I want new, hip circular lamps now!

So like a normal college student, I am completely broke but I wanted to add something unique and chic to my study room. I went to world market, ikea and other stores but everything that I liked was too expensive! One day on my acceptance that I could not buy something expensive, I headed to big lots and despite my open minded mode I could not find my perfect celling lamp. Instead I found a ball of twine.

I could not take pics of the precess but here it is a list of what you will need:

• 2 Balls of twine (natural color)

• 1 packet of your preferred color of clothing dye 

• 4-5 oz of white glue 

• Water 

• 16-18 inches balloon

• Celling light cord (You can find single ones at Lowes or double like mine at Ikea)

Here are the steps:

1. In a deep bowl pour the glue and add water to dissolve it.  Make sure you add just enough water to make the glue manageable.
2. If you decide to dye your lamp follow the instructions on the carton for the dye and dip your twine into the color. If you prefer the natural color of the twine go to step three.
3. Take your twine and dip it into the mixture of glue and water. Let it soak for 10 minutes.
4. Blow your ballon(s) until you reach the diameter desired.  
5. You will need assistance to wrap the ballon with the twine so as someone to assist you by holding the balloon.
6. Find one of the twine and start wrapping the balloon with it. Make sure the twine is wet with the glue mixture. 
7. Start from the bottom up and around back to the bottom and repeat on opposite direction.
8. After you have a strong foundation, go in different random directions that will give the cool personality that you want. Make sure you have at least four layers of twine before you stop.
9. Let it dry under the sun. Place a cloth and just let it soak in the sun! I would recommend two to three days.                                                         
10. If you feel the twine is dry, grab a needle and simply pop the balloon! You should have a perfectly amazing round ball of twine.        
11. If you are not a technician ask for help to install the celling light. Grab a few strings of the ball and sure them in the light fixture. Make sure the twine is isolated from any electricity cables and that is surrounded by plastic like in the pic.                                              
12. TA-DÁ!! Enjoy your new bright creation!                                       

From Trash to Restoration to FABULOUS!!

My dad is a construction worker and often he is asked to take old furniture to the  trash. In one occasion he was asked to throw out this old wood sewing machine stand and he thought I would like it for my sewing machine. He was completely right and as soon as I saw it, I knew it was going to be a pinterest task. Here is what I did with it:

1. You need to start by sanding your piece. Make sure you sand on a circular motion until all the gloss is gone.
   
   
   
2. Clean your piece from all the dust from the sanding.
3. Apply white primer twice. A good application of primer will help you achieve better results, especially if your base color is a deep or bold color.                   
4. Trace with tape the shapes that you want paint in your piece. In my case I opted for an irregular chevron pattern.       
5. Let it dry and reapply your secondary colors.
6. You can opt to apply paint protection. I used a spray mate paint protector for mine.
7. Ta-dá!! Enjoy your renew beautiful piece.