February 2011
17 posts
fool's gold...smashed and glittered concrete block...
constitutionallymoderndiy:
Books can sprout up quickly, and bookshelves rarely keep up. I needed a quick, cheap fix, so I used concrete blocks and wood boards to stack two low shelves. I’ve got all this glitter lying around and I once saw an exhibit at SF MOMA in which an artist glittered the edges of broken concrete blocks (cannot remember artist’s name). I also found these smoky quartz...
Modified Ikea lamps...$19
constitutionallymoderndiy:
The GRÖNÖ Ikea lamps are just begging to be modified! I chose a super simple way: wrapping a pair in black tape. Easiest. Project. Ever.
Due to circumstances beyond my control, I’m out of town this week and (once again) posting an old project of mine (late, btw). So there’s no handy actions photos. But this one’s so easy and simple, action photos may be an...
Valentines for Citymeals-on-Wheels
constitutionallymoderndiy:
If you have time for Valentines, make some extras for senior citizens receiving meals from Citymeals-on-Wheels. Send cards to Etsy’s Share Your Love 2011 campaign by 2/9.
Here’s some I threw together (with colorful tape, origami paper, scraps, and upcycled scrap envelopes):
Valentine's Day special: You & Me gold-leafed...$8
constitutionallymoderndiy:
Want to make something sweet but not too cheesy for your valentine? A simple You & Me might do the trick. Turns out, using double tack mounting film to do gold leaf lettering is surprisingly easy!
I thought Poopscape Projects’ amazing gold leaf design on beautifully smooth black rocks was so cool and I knew I would use it as inspiration eventually (see my old...
