Winter Pinterest Challenge- Old Spring Bud Vase

It is Pinterest Challenge time again...woohoo.   In honor of the "winter" edition, I decided to go totally opposite and complete a spring like project (yes, that was a pun).  I am crazy like that.  My pinspiration was this glass bud vase made from an old bed spring by Junk Revolution.

Junk Revolution

My version only required 3 things...

Simply fill the test tubes with water, and place the tubes into the spring.  Move them around until they are balanced.  My spring was plenty strong to support the weight of all three tubes.

A few beautiful flowers, and it certainly feels like spring (sorry, it is just too easy).

See my Summer and Fall  Pinterest Challenge projects.

Linking up to the Pinterest Challenge with Megan (The Remodeled Life), Katie (Bower Power), Sherry (Young House Love) and Michelle (Decor and the Dog).

Organization Inspiration

I can't believe January is over.  The month flew by.  Are you still going strong and meeting your organizational goals?  I'm batting 500.  My junk drawer underwent a major clean out, and is still looking good over 3 weeks later.  The guest room closet is another story.  This is where I store extra picture frames, art, and other decorative accessories.  I try not to keep too much excess around, but when you change things up as often as I do, it saves a lot of money to have a stockpile to pull from.  I was able to drag everything out of the closet, and was starting to clean when I cut my finger on a piece of glass.  A sign to stop cleaning...I think so!  Perhaps some inspiration will help...

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Pinterest Challenge: Fall Edition

I enjoyed the summer edition of Young House Love's Pinterest Challenge and Bower Powers Pinterest Challenge so much, that I am back again.  I had lots of great projects pinned that I could use for inspiration. But when I saw this idea for a handmade state ornament, I knew I found the perfect jumping off point.

Sillyeaglebooks.com

I had purchased all of these vintage puzzle pieces in the shape of states, and was just waiting for something to do with them.

Christmas tree ornament....well don't mind if I do!  I took a small drill bit and drilled a hole.  This was easy to do, as the puzzle piece is made of wood.  Just make sure you find the "center" of the piece so it hangs evenly.  Then I tied a length of jute through the hole and made a loop.

You can certainly hang it from your tree.  But if you don't celebrate Christmas or are working on this project the other 11 months of the year, hang it from anywhere.

I think it looks cute hanging from the knob of my mid-century china hutch!

So how 'bout you?  Been inspired by Pinterest lately?  Or perhaps you are making something into an ornament?

DIY Chalkboard: Pinterest Challenge

I'm excited to be participating in Young House Love's Pinterest Challenge.  My "pinspiration" was this sweet little chalkboard made by Mark Montano.

Group Think

Grouping small, like items together is an effective way to make a big impact.  A curated collection of even inexpensive things can create a special moment in your home.  If two is better than one, than 10 must be perfect.  So when you find something you like, buy a few of them, display them together and enjoy.

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Pinterest Love

So I am sure most of you have heard of Pinterest...but have you tried it?  Those of you that have, are too busy pinning to read blogs anymore...ha.  It is mucho addictive.  Pinterest is a virtual corkboard that allows you to "pin" photos and organize them into categories....genius. I love it for collecting pictures that are inspiring to me, and ideas for DIY and craft projects.   If you are interested in checking it out, you can see my boards here.  But know that you have to request an invite to create your own boards.  I am happy to extend an invite to the first 6 people who comment on this post.  You must give your email address in order to receive the invite (Pinterest's rules).  If you are uncomfortable leaving your email address in the comments, just leave a comment about how you hope to use Pinterest and send your email address to me via housevintage(at) gmail (dot) com.


Happy Pinning Ya'll