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Christmas in August


Well, we're still a few months away from Christmas, but here I was, looking at my Christmas stash trying to find the old poinsettias I bought about five years ago.
Why you might ask?  
Because I couldn't find any at the craft stores!  :(
And because I was selected to participate in the Hometalk -  Lamps Plus Holiday Design Challenge which is pretty exciting :D

Clear Glass Ovo Table Lamp was sent to us to be filled or decorated for the holidays. I wanted to incorporate red in my design, maybe because my last year's Christmas decorations were blue. So, as soon as I received the lamp and knew how easy it was to open it, I decided to make it a "floral arrangement".



Glittering red poinsettias came to my mind!

A trip to the craft store was a total failure. Even though they already had some Christmas decorations, they didn't have poinsettias! That's when I had to go to my basement to look through my stash :/  I knew I had them, but I also knew they were not pretty.


Time to make them beautiful!

The petals were brushed with glue, followed by a shower of glitter.

Some leaves got the same treatment.

A sparkling jewel was hot glued in its center.

Floral tape was used to tied the flowers together and to disguise the lamp's center pole.

A bed of white and silver pearls was laid at the bottom.

Finally, a piece of ribbon was attached around the top of the lampshade.


I love this lamp!  
Remember the saying...Everything looks good under a cloche?  
Well, in this case, everything looks good inside this lamp!







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27 comments :

  1. Looks so beautiful, Cristina. I love how you were able to use something you already had and make it work for your project. Great job. ;)

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  2. So pretty Cristina! And with the Holidays - GLITTER IS ALWAYS IN!!!! Love also the update you did on the windows! I'm posting about gift-wrap this week too on Tuesday!

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  3. Wow!! You really made it sparkle. So very pretty Cristina. Good luck to you. You definitely deserve a shopping spree girl!!

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  4. That is one great idea. I really want to glue and glitter some flowers now!!Let's hear it for glitter!

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  5. Such a beautiful lamp for the holidays. I love the idea of adding glitter to the poinsettias.

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  6. How beautiful! I've always wanted one of those glass lamps that I could switch up the design based on the season. I really like this design for Christmas - it's elegant and festive!

    PS - Congrats on being part of the Holiday Design Challenge!

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  7. Awesome idea. Now I'm going to be on the look out for a glass lamp!

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  8. Oh, this is gorgeous Christina, I am swooning over this lamp! You are one of the most talented ladies in blog land! Good luck to you, you deserve to win FIRST PRIZE!!! Have a great week.
    FABBY

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  9. GORGEOUS, girl, GORGEOUS! Even though I am not ready to even think about FALL yet-I am loving your glittered poinsettias! xo Diana

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  10. fantastico Cristina!!! me encanta la forma que tienes de transformar todo en algo bello y sobretodo elegante!!

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  11. That looks amazing! I feel an insane need to craft something now, lol.

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  12. It looks so pretty Cristina! I totally hope you win, you deserve it! I also love the christmas paper in the window frames too, so cute!

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  13. I love glitter and I love that you added glitter to them! it's so pretty and perfect for the Holidays too! :-) Congrats on being able to participate to this contest Cristina, I really hope you win, your lamp is very pretty and I love how it looks in your space! (I can't wait for the Holidays) :-)

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  14. Your lamp looks so pretty. I love the way you prettied up the poinsettias. Good luck, I hope you win.

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  15. GORGEOUS! I LOVE red poinsettias! You certainly put the Glam in your lamp!

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  16. Beautiful, Cristina! Love, love the lamp! I hope you win!

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  17. Cristina, thanks so much for compiling a list of submissions. You ROCK! I can't get over all the creative ideas that everyone came up with.

    Your poinsettia's really look festive with the added glitter. Love it!

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  18. I love what you have done. You should come party with us and show of your creativity.
    http://obsessiveandcreative.blogspot.com/2013/08/craft-frenzy-friday-2.html
    Have a great weekend!

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  19. I love your lamp Christina. I can't wait to see how they all turn out. I guess we're gonna find out today, aren't we? Thanks for sharing! ~Tammy

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  20. Thanks! Danielle, I copied the list from Pat @ Simple Details, she ROCKS!

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  21. So adorable! I LOVE what you did with the lamp!
    (new follower here!)
    Morgaine from Madcap Frenzy
    P.S. I would also like to invite you to join my August Totally Tuesday Link Party:
    http://madcapfrenzy.blogspot.com/2013/08/august-totally-tuesday-link-party.html
    Hugs!

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  22. Love it. So perfect for the holiday. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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  23. Me encantó como quedó! la lámpara es bellísima, adoro las lámparas con transparencias... y aquí se luce, queda hermosa!
    Buenísimo post, excelentes ideas!
    Victoria

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  24. How great of an idea is this lamp? This would be so versatile for any holiday or any decorating style! This would be great to link-up to Create It Thursday for this week…it's live now! Hope you'll join us!

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  25. I love all of this...including the window behind the couch. Pinning!

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  26. I love what you did with your window frame! Pinning:)

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