So today is where i have finally gained access to a car and am going to do the bulk of my supply shopping for my projects. Here is the projects I have decided on. Depending on how much time it takes me to complete them all I may add another if I find one that I am interested in:
1. Corkboard Wall Jewelry Hanger
2. Vinyl Wall Art (This will probably be last)
3. Spray Painted Lace Glass Candle Holders
4. Canvas Wall Art
I was going to have Russell help show me how to build a wood platform bed, but I determined this project was too big to be finished with the small amount of time we have left. Also, I haven't figured out where I would build it and/or how it would get into my house. However if it is relevant to my next idea I want to tackle in the next half of class, I would really like to think this out and try it out because it would be greatly beneficial to me (considering my bed currently resides on the floor) and I would be really going out of my comfort zone to construct something. In the meantime, I may set my sights on something smaller, like a bedside table or organizer to fit underneath my desk.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Bring Recycling Center 10/20
On Tuesday, Andy, Russell and I took a little trip to Bring Recycling Center or as they like to call it a "Planet Improvement Center" to check it out/find pieces for our respective projects.
Although all of us did not end up buying items, we definitely got to check out a really awesome new place as well as start visualizing some really cool ideas. The place was super cluttered and full, but still organized at the same time.
They had almost everything you could imagine, including some really awesome furniture that wasn't actually in a bad condition at all, just incredibly dirty. In fact, I was drooling over this amazing vintage vanity that my friend has almost the same exact thing that I had been drooling over with her. It was in awesome condition, however I have no need for one anymore (no space :( boo) but also lack the funds (because it was in such pristine condition it was also a bit spendy for being at a recycling center)
Overall, I came out of there with some circular corkboards, with the intention of making wall jewelry hangers. I'm pretty excited about it, but that will be for another blog posting :)
Although all of us did not end up buying items, we definitely got to check out a really awesome new place as well as start visualizing some really cool ideas. The place was super cluttered and full, but still organized at the same time.
They had almost everything you could imagine, including some really awesome furniture that wasn't actually in a bad condition at all, just incredibly dirty. In fact, I was drooling over this amazing vintage vanity that my friend has almost the same exact thing that I had been drooling over with her. It was in awesome condition, however I have no need for one anymore (no space :( boo) but also lack the funds (because it was in such pristine condition it was also a bit spendy for being at a recycling center)
Overall, I came out of there with some circular corkboards, with the intention of making wall jewelry hangers. I'm pretty excited about it, but that will be for another blog posting :)
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Design Proposals
Problem: I want to repurpose things but while learning basic building skills. Side problem: I feel like my room looks a bit barren.
Design Proposal #1
Solution: I want to incorporate new techniques such as woodworking, with my love of second hand shopping. I would love to do several little projects that all work towards a common goal: making my room look more put together. However the difference is that I will have the satisfaction of saying I made it. I would like to use the vinyl cutter, as well as learn more about woodwork. I also want to utilize my love of crafts to do something I have never done before. I do want to spend as little money as possible else I feel like it will take away from the idea of repurposing.
-An important aspect of this solution is that I really want to make something unique and intricate with the vinyl cutter. I want to make a graphic designed all on my own that could be stuck onto my wall to make it less bare, more interesting, and something to be proud of.
Design Proposal #2
Solution: I could go thrift shopping at places like goodwill and find some items that could be repurposed such as an old dresser, desk, any other type of furniture, etc. or even some other object like a speaker or something and revamp it for a completely different purpose. One of my main goals is use building skills I have never used before (construction, knitting, soldering, etc, what is necessary.) I also want to make sure that I don’t need to buy many supplies to do the repurposing or else I feel like it is defeating the purpose. I basically want to try to see if I can use my creative eye and see if I can find an object that no longer serves its primary purpose and give it a new, unintentional one.
Design Proposal #3
Solution: To really get into the concept of repurposing, I could take some of the items that I already own that could use some modification and/or that I am not satisfied with how they currently work and/or look and want to make improvements. Then I will be able to save money and also have the opportunity to be truly satisfied with my purchases. I will learn and employ basic building/craft skills to accomplish these mods and will hopefully find ways to use them for future use and/or after I learn these skills, I could access whether or not I would like to use them to build something completely new from scratch.
Design Proposal #1
Solution: I want to incorporate new techniques such as woodworking, with my love of second hand shopping. I would love to do several little projects that all work towards a common goal: making my room look more put together. However the difference is that I will have the satisfaction of saying I made it. I would like to use the vinyl cutter, as well as learn more about woodwork. I also want to utilize my love of crafts to do something I have never done before. I do want to spend as little money as possible else I feel like it will take away from the idea of repurposing.
-An important aspect of this solution is that I really want to make something unique and intricate with the vinyl cutter. I want to make a graphic designed all on my own that could be stuck onto my wall to make it less bare, more interesting, and something to be proud of.
Design Proposal #2
Solution: I could go thrift shopping at places like goodwill and find some items that could be repurposed such as an old dresser, desk, any other type of furniture, etc. or even some other object like a speaker or something and revamp it for a completely different purpose. One of my main goals is use building skills I have never used before (construction, knitting, soldering, etc, what is necessary.) I also want to make sure that I don’t need to buy many supplies to do the repurposing or else I feel like it is defeating the purpose. I basically want to try to see if I can use my creative eye and see if I can find an object that no longer serves its primary purpose and give it a new, unintentional one.
Design Proposal #3
Solution: To really get into the concept of repurposing, I could take some of the items that I already own that could use some modification and/or that I am not satisfied with how they currently work and/or look and want to make improvements. Then I will be able to save money and also have the opportunity to be truly satisfied with my purchases. I will learn and employ basic building/craft skills to accomplish these mods and will hopefully find ways to use them for future use and/or after I learn these skills, I could access whether or not I would like to use them to build something completely new from scratch.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
DIY Project- Paper Wallet
For my DIY project, I decided to make a paper wallet. I wanted to make something that I didn't have to buy anything extra and I figured that this would be an awesome homemade gift to give!
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
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