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Amazing Faux Stained Glass Projects

CheerUp — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 16:29:34 +0000

1. Kitchen Window. A Beautiful Mess gives us the best project to start off our faux stained glass DIY list with. Brighten up the kitchen with this bit of inspiration!

2. With Leaves

Hop on over to Bob Vila if you’re feeling some type of way for fall. We love this addition in a more unsuspecting part of the house.

3. Small Floral

Instructables has a smaller project to try your hand out. Learn how to make a simple floral piece to brighten up the porch or kitchen area with.

4. Wall Art

Have the kids dive into this project with the help from Smart School House. Have a beautiful, stained glass piece fixated anywhere with your kiddo’s personal twist on each.

5. Mario

The Nifty Nerd has a unique project featured too. Recreate your favorite video game character and display him proudly!

6. Framed Suncatchers

Uncommon Designs has another project for the kids to delight themselves with. Frame their suncatchers and enjoy all the pretty colors and light.

7. Bottles

We’re really digging this project from Stitch Talk. It’s unique and it’s a great way to dip your toes into the DIY world.

8. Add Pasta

Babble Dabble Do used pasta to create their faux stained class. It’s a great project for the family to indulge in on a Sunday afternoon.

9. Mason Jars

You’ll want to check out this fun mason jar project too. Add a bit of fun to your rustic scheme! (via)

10. Use Crayons

Babble Dabble Do gives us yet another great project for your kids to dive into. Grab the crayons and have them styling their own bits of glass.

11. Luminary

Of course a faux stained glass luminary would be something we’d swooned for. Check out this tutorial over at Crafts by Amanda.

12. Garden Globe

Club Chica Circle shows us how to bring that beautiful stained glass feel to the garden. Learn how to make this piece to decorate your green thumb magic now!

13. Spring Art

Visit Artful Parent to learn how to set up this project for the little ones of the house. Infuse some spring spirit into the house with the right colors.

14. Mosaic

Craftster gets a bit more tedious with this stained glass mosaic project. For those that want something a bit less novice, check this one out.

15. Easter Eggs

Mad in Crafts gives us a faux stained glass DIY for Easter time! These beautiful eggs can be used to decorate in so many ways, in baskets and on trees.

16. Coasters

Rosyscription has a unique idea as well. Learn how to make some stained glass coasters that bring in a pop of color and light to the tables.

17. Dinner Plates

We’re inspired by this glass painting project from Jader Bomb. There are so many different ways to hone your skills and recreate that stained glass feel here.

18. Bird Paintings

And finally, over at Happy Together, you can learn how to make these beauties, or something a bit similar. Decorate the hallways or your home office with them!

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Awesome DIY Glass Etching Projects

CheerUp — Sat, 30 Jul 2016 14:31:52 +0000

Check out these 15 inspiration photos and tutorials for different beautifully design glass etching projects!

1. Etched glass water bottle

The Kool Chicken shows you how to create an intricate swooping pattern on the surface of a clean glass water bottle. You’ll be able to gauge how much water you’ve consumed that day while still staying stylish

2. Wine type glasses

Do you fancy yourself a bit of a wine connoisseur? All Parenting suggests showing your fondness for win in your glasses and how you serve it. These adorably etched glasses, for example, actually feature a full list of wine types, making them perfect for hosting wine and cheese nights.

3. Letter etched shot glasses

Talk about an easy way to remember whose shot glass is yours! You don’t have to use the sae cursive writing as this tutorial has, but we thin it’s rather visually pleasing. Check out how they’re made on DIY Joy.

4. Mustache glass

For reasons we don’t know but don’t mind in the least, mustaches have been trendy for both men and women over the past few years. When it comes to decor, however, there’s no real emphasis on which things must be masculine and have this mustaches and so on. We just love the way the mustache will line up with your upper lip when you tilt the glass to drink! Get the tutorial from No. 2 Pencil.

5. Star etched mason jar

Do you like a faded, subtle etching style? Do you absolutely love stars? Then you definitely need to check out this tutorial on Soap Deli News!

6. Pi etched bakeware

If you’re a huge fan of puns, this hilarious baking dish by Creatively Katieis definitely the one for you! It’s the perfect size and depth for baking yourself a pie… and it’s etched with a pi. Get it? We giggled.

7. Family holiday window

You’re probably aware that your windows are made of glass just like most of these previous projects, but did you know that you can actually do glass etching right on the surface of the window? DIY Pete shows you how to do neat, even etching on a flat, upright surface.

8. Quote etched mirror

Similarly to how you can etch a window, you can also etch the flat surface of a mirror! We love the idea of creating an inspirational quote on a kid’s mirror to give them a happy little boost each morning when they brush their hair. Check out a tutorial on how to do just that on A Mom’s Take

9. Bird etched trifle bowl

Glass etched projects make amazing handmade wedding gifts because they’re customizable, so you can etch them with whatever image or quote you know your loved one will like best. Give them something they might not buy themselves but could definitely use, like a beautiful trifle or dessert bowl etched with a simple, lovely image. We adore this bird bowl from Project Wedding.

10. Glass etched Mother’s Day Gift

While we’re talking about glass etched projects as gifts, think of how much your mom would love a personalized glass piece for her birthday or Mother’s Day! What’s your absolute favourite baked dish from your mom’s repertoire? Try this cute etching idea by Rook No 17 to let her know how much you love it!

11. Glass etched plating

Whether you use small glass or mirrored plates as coasters or whether you’d just like a bit of simple wall decor that you can collage in the hallway, etching an intricate but easy pattern on the surface of glass plating makes for some diverse decor. Check out how these ones were made on Paint and Pattern!

12. Chevron etched mirror

Glass Doctor Do you like the idea of etching a mirror but a cute kids’ quote doesn’t quite fit your home? Try this simple but modern looking chevron mirror design instead! Hang it in a hallway or somewhere where a pretty decorative mirror makes more sense than a big, functional one for primping.

13. Heart etched Valentine’s glasses

Are you a huge fan of holiday themed dish ware and decor? Prep for Valentine’s Day with a little bit of simple heart shaped glass etching on small tumblers. You’ll feel the spirit of the holiday as you enjoy a drink with a loved one! Check out how it’s done on Love Maegan.

14. Colour etched glass bottles

Do you like the idea of glass etching but you’d rather have a pop of colour instead of just a white frosted look like the rest of these projects? Almost Makes Perfect is here to save the day! They’ve etched numbers onto the surface of bottles, but your options are nearly unlimited.

15. Glass box etched picture

Do you have a glass cubed window or wall panel in your home that needs a bit of updating? Depending on the size, it might be the perfect surface for a glass etched mural! We love the delicate leaves on this etched tree by Panorama Life.

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Amazing Reuse Ideas for Dated Brass and Glass Chandeliers

CheerUp — Mon, 23 May 2016 11:50:17 +0000

The West Elm Inspired Terrariums
I’m not talking about just spray painting the chandelier and using it as a chandelier but the ideas that totally transform the fixture to the point it isn’t recognizable.

And since you always see these types of lights at thrift stores and re-use centers I thought I would share some of these great outside of the box ideas in one place.

First, my original inspiration piece: this gorgeous Glass Mirror from Sarah M. Dorsey Designs:

(Of course if you don’t have a chandelier.. you can also buy a similar version here)
Or what about this fantastic Style Mutt Home Lamp (which actually doesn’t require you to take apart the glass panels!)

The Curtain Queen Creates turned the beveled glass panels of her flush mount fixture into these lovely etched Christmas Ornaments:

A birdhouse is also a great idea, from Christy’s Thrifty Decorating:

These are pretty alternative Terrarium ideas from DesignSponge and May Richer Fuller Be:

Just like the West Elm versions.
Or here are some Garden Cloches via HGTV and DesignSponge:

You can also get a similar look but this time insert candles instead, by Addicted2Decorating and 4 Men 1 Lady::

The perfect West Elm knockoffs!
If you still need a chandelier, but want to get rid of the 70s and 80s vibe, here are some great transformations:From Rose Hips and Red Ink. She transformed it using PAPER:

And here it gets a traditional lantern look on 320 Sycamore:

A Pottery Barn Inspired version from Remodelaholic (yes, seriously, this was an 80s brass and beveled glass ‘before’):

Here Beckie replaced the glass with paint sticks:

Can you believe this is made out of rope and HULA HOOPS!!? House Dressing Style created quite the makeover:

Or the more streamlined Restoration hardware version from The HoneyComb Home:

Or a pretty drum shade redo by Dwellings By Devore or Restyle 4 Life::

Or completely transform the look from dated to timeless via Decor to Adore:

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