Inspiration O' The Month: Media

Cassettes and vinyl records. . .

http://javicantero.wordpress.com/2009/07/27/cassette-tape-lamparas-anadir-caliente-glow-analogico-a-cualquier-habitacion/

http://diygadgets.blogspot.com/2009/10/cassette-tap-lamp.html

http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2010/04/12/upcycle-your-junk-into-treasures/

http://www.woohome.com/furniture/the-cassette-tape-closet-by-patrick-schuur

http://www.starsforstreetlights.com/2012/03/diy-how-to-make-vinyl-record-notebook.html

http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/vinyl_record_bowl

http://www.diyalert.com/blog/pdx-profile-christine-claringbold-eye-pop-art

(the painted versions are a nice option)

http://www.shelterness.com/cool-diy-vintage-cupake-stand-of-old-vinyl-records/pictures/11414/

http://nolanchao.com/blog/?p=180

http://artandcraftcooperative.blogspot.com/2010/08/upcycling-acrylic-on-vinyl.html

(this would be so fun as a clock!)

http://www.theflourishingabode.com/2012/05/hack-challenge-week-2-diy-record-side-table.html

(it's crazy how easy this one is.

both items can be found at PAWSibilities on a regular basis!) 

http://dabbled.org/2009/12/tutorial-make-a-bracelet-from-an-old-record.html

http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/10/08/super-quick-record-album-cover-bookmark-tutorial/

Pretty cool huh? I especially like the options available for vinyl. You can paint or decoupage them to fit whatever color scheme or style you have in your home. The PAWSibilities are quite endless really. . .

Inspiration O' The Month: Lamps

"Light it up, something good." - Public Radio

http://marieglahn.dk/blog/boliginterior/diy-lampelamp/

http://www.designsponge.com/2008/05/diy-project-kates-sculptural-pendant-lamps.html

http://www.keepingit-realtor.com/2009/05/toby-sanders-beach-ball-lamps-nostalga-trip-.html

http://www.readymade.com/projects/rm100_literary_lamp

(for those of you who prefer tedium)

http://timneve.com/blog/?p=487

http://www.flickr.com/photos/nice-etc/sets/72157604388951042/

http://www.bhg.com/decorating/do-it-yourself/accents/paint-projects-home-accessories/?rb=Y#page=7

http://paperplateandplane.wordpress.com/tag/diy-wall-lamp/

http://www.homedit.com/diy-table-lamp-by-ryan-mcelhinney/

http://beforeafterthennow.tumblr.com/post/26984439809/chandelier

The right light makes all the difference. It sets the mood, enables a task, turns scary hallways into clear paths. The entire feeling of a room can change with the flip of a switch. Tired and boring furniture can be made intriguing again just because you decided to use a different lamp, to see from a different perspective. (so, might I suggest) It's time to switch things up! Try something new! Take advantage of the care-free nature summer provides to look at what's boring and ugly with adventurous eyes. You never know what treasure you'll find hidden amongst your trash.  


Happy day.
Love those PAWSibilities!

Inspiration O' The Month: Decoupage

Love me some decoupage. . .

http://twiceremembered.blogspot.com/2010/01/decoupage-goodness-make-your-monday.html

http://hunch.com/item/hn_3917734/decoupage-furniture-projects/

http://www.dailydecorator.com/?p=1901

http://www.modernfurniturestores.co.uk/2012/03/01/decoupage-furniture/

http://vigurs.deviantart.com/art/Decoupage-coffee-table-210258160

http://lorikreinstudios.blogspot.com/2010/04/decoupage-mania.html

http://www.craftstylish.com/item/44641/how-to-recycle-fabric-scrapsinto-restyled-shoes/page/all

http://variasmanualidades.wordpress.com/2009/06/18/decoupage-nuevas-tendencias-en-decoracion-de-tejidos-con-servilletas-de-papel/decoupage-nuevas-ideas-con-servilletas-y-de-papel-y-tejidos-ed-drac-pag-47/

http://honestlywtf.com/diy/diy-decoupage-floral-bag/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+honestlywtf+%28HonestlyWTF%29

I hope you have a lovely June.
And, as always,
Enjoy the (endless) PAWSibilities!

Inspiration Of The Month: Suitecases

http://www.designsponge.com/2009/05/the-green-space-travel-case-goodbye-to-you.html

http://www.designsponge.com/2012/02/diy-project-vintage-suitcase-charging-station.html

http://www.thefancy.com/things/241368151/Suitcase-Drawers-by-James-Plumb

http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2009/03/07/cabinets-from-upcycled-suitcases/

 http://www.curbly.com/users/diy-maven/posts/7204-turn-an-old-suitcase-into-a-pet-bed

http://thegoldjellybean.com/2012/03/diy-vintage-suitcase-dog-bed.html

I(dani) made this suitcase planter last year.

http://beforeafterthennow.tumblr.com/post/12837232226/suitcase-planter

This year it's a wildeflower mix.

Some cute ideas no? The planter really is quite cool looking and SO easy to make. I must admit though, I'm always going to prefer using suitcases for their intended purpose: traveling. Whether it's a weekend spent at the beach, a zany road trip with friends or a dream fulfilling move to that country you've always seen yourself living in, a suitcase is most essential.

So, what are you waiting for? Get crafting, start traveling, and always dream big. Like really really BIG. The PAWSibilities are endless.

Inspiration Of The Month: Eggs

Easter is just around the corner. Better get crafting!

http://www.crafts-for-all-seasons.com/embroidery-floss-easter-eggs.html

http://twigglebox.blogspot.com/2010/03/easter-egg-tissue-topiary.html

http://www.craftscope.com/decorative-easter-eggs-2/1/

http://www.marthastewart.com/245379/silk-tie-easter-eggs

http://www.marthastewart.com/245983/lace-easter-eggs

http://www.marthastewart.com/253623/stenciled-chick-easter-eggs

http://www.marthastewart.com/898361/crystal-egg-geodes

SO COOL

http://frillsfluffandtrucks.blogspot.com/2010/03/easter-egg-wreath-tutorial.html

http://www.kiboomu.com/2011/04/12/plastic-easter-egg-snake/

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/make-fireflies-that-really-lig-147918

http://craftemagee.blogspot.com/2011/05/plastic-egg-jockeys.html

http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2011/04/make-plastic-easter-egg-teacups/

Here are some eggs one of our volunteers, Helen, decorated.

Awesome ideas no? I hope this inspires you to try something new this Easter season and always appreciate things for what they are as well as for what they could become. With an open mind and a willing heart the PAWSibilities very well might be endless . . .