a lamp.

I found this cute lamp on one of my favorite diy blogs, curbly.  it seems really easy, fun, and cheap!  the best part is how you can make it your own by changing the color or the amount of dowels you use. happy crafting!

Materials

• Lamp and cord pendant set, such as the IKEA Hemma ($3.99)
• 10 3/16" wood dowels, 36"-length  ($.29/e; $2.90)
• 1 can spray paint ($2.95)

Total: $9.84

Tools

• Saw or utility knife
• Hot glue gun and yellow (wood) glue sticks
• Two-part epoxy, Household Goop, or E6000 glue
• Tin snips or sharp scissors (optional)

curbly has the step-by-step instructions, seems very easy and fun.

a topic....

a blog is something I never thought of doing. but recently the draw of documenting and sharing certain things in my life even if it is to open space has been calling to me. this blog has two main purposes: to share recipes and push myself in my culinary skills and to promote articles that are hi.bye.mudpie

hi.bye.mudpie was started last summer as a means of a creative outlet. I am so picky about jewelery and the designs I like are always so expensive. my goal with h.b.m is to create fun and retro looks without charging a ridiculous amount. I also want to create more finer jewelery and hair combs but only custom made. the look I want to create is 50's and western inspired. think denim, lace, bows, leather, and buttons.

my blog

is going to be awesome. just so you have fair warning.