Project #1 - making a storage table out of a vintage suitcase
from Pinterest, Ashley Poskin, www.designsponge.com
my version - the man kindly put on the phlanges (I think that's what they're called) to attach the legs. I got those and the table legs at Home Depot.
Next, wrapped the suitcase in a plastic contractor bag and screwed on the legs.
Do you know you can buy these spray paint trigger handles in a craft store? They make spray painting anything a dream - so easy to use. Seriously, I had a brief fantasy about becoming a graffiti artist. That's how much I enjoy using the thing. 
Done and done.
Now I have a cool place to store all the paper junk I keep for collages and what not. 
So much more attractive than the cardboard boxes I was using.Project #2 - mending jeans
from Pinterest, Mending Jeans, linked from blog.craftzine.com
my version. It's not easy to photograph your knees.Project #3 - food mill planter
From Pinterest, DIY by AshleyAnn, www.designsponge.com 
Eeeek! When I saw this on Pinterest I was so excited because I have one of these food mills that I kept simply because I loved the shape of it. Now I know what to do with it.How about you? Have you seen Pinterest and have you been inspired to make, cook, or decorate from it?
Yay! First comment heh heh...
ReplyDeleteYour honesty in this post cracked me up. I especially loved your fleeting desire to live on the other side of the law. As far as my own Pinterest creativity goes, I'm mostly guilty of pinning more than creating though, it's more for lack of funds at the moment than anything else. I have cooked about 7+ dishes from Pinterest though so I guess that counts. By the way, where and when did you get that feeder thing?
The feeder thing? Do you mean the food mill? It came from grandma's house. 7+ dishes YES that counts. Can't wait to talk, and I want a copy of those photos of you and princess T.
ReplyDeleteI love your Pinterest projects, Jodi. We're receiving lots of creative inspiration for Pinterest as well. I'd love to follow your boards--can you link to your account. I've started a Completed Pins board, which encourages me that I'm really doing something with all my Pinterest inspiration :)
ReplyDeleteI've never even HEARD of this site, never mind made anything from it! I simply adore that vintage case table you've made, how clever is that? And what a cute idea for a planter - isn't it fab? What a great post.
ReplyDeleteI really, really love the suitcase project, Jodi! I've cooked / made quite a few things from Pinterest...mostly b/c I have a deal w/ myself that--if I don't--I have to stop using it. I made a Tried It & Liked It board; after I try something, I either move it (if I liked it) or delete it. It's working for me! My latest project was fudgesicles for my kids (frozen Nutella and milk). Yummy! Messy!
ReplyDeletelook at you go mama! pinterest is the perfect thing for you because you do all the crafty stuff... me, i see it and say, oh i want to do that but i never do. wait, i did knit something from there once. and i have used a couple decorating ideas... so i'm not a complete pinterest failure.
ReplyDeleteWhat clever ideas. I love the suitcase holder for your ephemera. I try not to look at pinterest because I'm also a bit magpie like in my attraction to shiny bits! And I waste too much time already. But if you can get such good ideas.........I'm tempted!
ReplyDeleteLove it! I want to follow you on Pinterest - how do I find you??
ReplyDeleteTamara, http://pinterest.com/jodilenz/ Thank you!
ReplyDeleteDo I follow you in Pinterest? Probably doesn't matter, cause I'm sort of Pinterest challenged. I end up pinning lots of words to my boards. Go figure.
ReplyDeleteAnyway--yes, I think I do follow you. That's how much time I spend on the site. BUT . . . I love watching what you do. Love, love, love the table. And, no I'm not surprised about your graffiti artist fantasy :)
Oooohh, I love all of these, Jodi! And I can get lost in Pinterest land (sigh). I have not seen that handle for spray paint but I will definitely look for it now :)
ReplyDeleteI kinda gave up pinterest because it was a rabbit hole for me and I never did a blooming thing off of there. I love the suitcase thingie. Several years ago I attached a suitcase to a cute table and I still use it in my bedroom. Pinterest would have been impressed if it had existed. Why didn't I think of that?
ReplyDeleteI have an old silver trailer that used to be part of a truck...I think it carried chips...anyway I keep it behind the barn for storage and I desperately want to graffiti it and fix it up and play Boxcar Children. If I ever get to it...you are hired!!
I think you'd make a fabulous graffiti artist.
ReplyDeletelove the suitcase, the jeans, the whole package dahling. xoxox
Sniff. They won't let me play. I think that I've asked so often that they have probably blacklisted me. Lots of my stuff pinned up there, but they don't want me...sniff.
ReplyDeleteNow, the spray attachment sounds fun. You need to find a big board and try out some designs. It would be so interesting. I had to smile at you finding it difficult to photograph your knees. Never tried, but now I see what you mean.
Love it! You inspire me, as always, friend! Keep making wonderful stuff and beautifying the world!
ReplyDeletei love what nancy said about being pinterest challenged. for some reason all those images overwhelm me. you, however, are a wonder. and i love that you painted the legs red :)
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ReplyDeleteYes, that became fashion in the Hippy time.
C'était à la mode du temps des Hippies.