The first Iron Craft challenge of 2011 was “Lighting the Winter Gloom.” We were to create something to bring some sparkle and light into the long winter nights. Week 1’s challenge was to create candleholders, lamp shades, lumineres, anything that will bring on the light! Both Rhonda and Melinda created projects this week.
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Heather’s favorite this week was “Preserving Light” by Katie Aaburg of pipupeep. Great way to reuse Christmas lights!
Project Estimate:
- Canning jar, $1
- Strand of Christmas lights, on hand
Total: $1
Our IC1 Submissions:
Rhonda Greene’s Submission: Art Deco Dollhouse Lamp |
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A miniature dollhouse lamp made from a golf tee and a couple of bottle caps!
See more photos of Rhonda’s submission. Read about her inspiration and see the complete tutorial on her blog. |
Melinda Hileman’s Submission: Create, Share, Inspire candle |
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Since I’m not allowed to burn candles in the house, I have a candle warmer. Since that tends to limit what you can do with a candle, I decided to use these cute tags and beads to decorate my lavender and vanilla candle. I hope that I can create pretty things, share them with others, and inspire to make things of their own!
See more photos of Melinda’s submission. |
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4 Comments
Rachel Ramey
I’m thinking these light jars could be really pretty combined with the “faux colored mercury glass” idea that was posted a week or two ago: spray a few jars with matching or coordinated stained glass paint and then fill them with white lights.
Heather's Mom
very fun and cool way to use Christmas lights–I like it!
heather
Thanks, Mom! :) I like how you signed your name. :)