I love how many different ways a DIY tutorial can be reinvented!
My friend, Vanessa, who I went to high school with, did my sputnik DIY in her gorgeous living room (she used the smaller sized Maskros, which looks perfect here).
Guess what Vanessa used to make the rods look a little more substantial?? She cut straws from QT (a convenience store in AZ with the best drink selection ever – rivals Sonic) down the middle, wrapped them around the flimsy rods, and spray painted the whole thing. I love this!
Another improvement on my project: Vanessa painted the backs of the amuse bouche plates to better hide the little white plastic bits. Genius!
Here’s another Maskros hack from the Picket Fence Design blog. It’s pink! and OMBRE! What’s not to love?!
They cut down the petals a little, like I did and then used three different colors of acrylic paint to give that graduated ombre effect.
In related news, today I shared my 15 very favorite chandeliers that won’t break the bank (all under $400!) HERE.
WOW – so impressive – all of them! Love the pink one in particular…thinking it would look fab in aqua in my home one day!
Amazing – that looks great! Thanks for sharing! xoxo from Trinidad
How creative and impressive. I am inspired!! Hmmm project in the works….
xoxo
Karena
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Love the pink ombre! Genius!
Those look so good! I love the ombre one. I've been thinking about using one for a little girl's playhouse I'm working on. But, I think it just got switched to that pottery barn one you posted on the new home ec.
I think these look amazing and I love their creativity. Using straws is genius! Although the sputnik isn't really my style I love the use of the oversized pendant for your dining room. I'm hoping to achieve the same effect with the enormous Moroccan lantern I bought last year hanging over my dining table. You're always an amazing source of inspiration!!
Both of these are great!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Your friend Vanessa has the most amazing room! Truly inspiring and just my style! Any idea where she found the gorgeous pink love seat? Thanks for sharing!
Oh my gosh, I love the interpretations of your project, Jenny.
Any chance we can see more of Vanessa's space? It looks so gorgeous!
Isn't it cool when others try your diy projects! These are fabulous!! So cool… Impressive.
those little plates are out of stock with the link you gave..is there any other place to get them..i keep looking online and can't find
Wow! So inspiring! Thank you for sharing!
Catherine
wow looks amazing!!
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This is sooo interesting. Very different design and a great project…. so creative!
LOVE the one your friend did !! Looks great in the room.
xxLily
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Love these! I especially looove that black and white painting! – Boo
I am so in love with your friends living room. I'd love to know where those pillows are from! The lamp looks incredible. I can't believe it!
I am so in love with your friends living room. I'd love to know where those pillows are from! The lamp looks incredible. I can't believe it!
I am so in love with your friends living room. I'd love to know where those pillows are from! The lamp looks incredible. I can't believe it!
It looks so amazing and expensive!! What a good idea with the straws too.
Love everything about your friend's room! Can you find out where her sofas are from?
Thanks!
Lauren
Please do a room tour of your friend Vanessa living room! Ditto to all the comment about finding out about her sofas, lamp and pillows!
I'm another fan of Vanessa's room. The straws give the Maskros a little more oomph which is cool for a different look. I'd love to know about the art on her wall…is that designer or did she possibly diy it?? I'm wanting to get my paint on and this looks inspiring.
Oh I love this! fantastic idea. It looks so much more beautiful with this ombre.
I am blown away!! Looks incredible, and its so genius! Love the pink…I could see this sellilng for big bucks in a fancy home decor boutique!! Found you through Amanda Carol at Home, and glad I did….please stop by to say hi to me too if you get a chance…have a great day!
GURL that ombre one is genius. love that idea! im working on a hack job of my own, will have to share when done. it's the ikea foto pendant light in aluminum. i spray painted the inside jade and the outside gilted gold. we'll see :)
Hi just came from Amanda's post on your favorite colors. She has a great series. So fun to see other's fav. colors!! Kathysue
PS, this is really a great DIY!!
Wowzers! Both projects are unreal in their genius.
Loved your 15 chandelier picks! This morning I had purchased the Home Depot chandelier you found ahile back, but need a few more for our house. You are such a good resource!
I LOVE your friend's living room. More please!
I'm So excited to say that Vanessa is my sister! Her entire house is FABULOUS… I ask her advice on everything I put in my house. Go little green notebook!!
Thanks for the mention this week Jenny! It's been so fun reading all the comments!