Monday, June 28, 2010

800 little cupcakes that weren't meant to be....

I had this lamp from Ikea and thought it needed something....


800 cupcake liners to be exact...


I got the idea from the wreaths made with punched pages from books.
I wasn't up to punching - and cupcake liners popped into my head!

 
I got two packs of these and it wasn't enough, I had to get another pack of 100




You use one of these handy craft tools ~


place the cupcake liner on top~


fold it over the pencil {craft tool}~


about 800 times!
then hot glue, hot glue, hot glue!


I love how it looks lit ~ a nice glow ~ kinda 'jelly fish' looking!


people are drawn to it and have the urge to touch it!


it took many, many nights to complete this,
but if you have a TV in front of you
the folding and gluing goes by fast!


I'm sorry about the 800 cupcakes that weren't meant to be!

18 comments:

  1. On behalf of the cupcakes, we forgive you. This is too cool! :)

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  2. Just popped over from Between Naps on the Porch. that is really cool! I love the texture ... it looks fluffy and kind of like a big flower and kind of like a piece of coral all at the same time. Love it! (and love your sophisticated "crafty tool" as well!) :)

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  3. OMGosh, how cute is that! Great idea. I wouldn't want to punch that many times either Ü

    Thanks for visiting me over at Pittypat Paperie and leaving a nice comment. Come again anytime.

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  4. That is A LOT of cupcake liners! But the look is TOTALLY worth it! This is an amazing transformation -- and how creative are you!?! Great job!

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  5. very cool, I'm drawn to it also :) You are sooooooo very clever girl, you inspire!

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  6. I love it! It reminds me of a big piece of coral! And I love coral. Awesome :-)
    Katy

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  7. That is so original ,awesome ,love it !!!

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  8. ... and folks say I am patient with my embroidery. that sure takes some kind of patience and the result is so worth it. :)

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  9. Oh those poor cupcakes.....ah well the liners went on to a greater purpose. :) Great project!

    I've given you an award over at my site today!
    http://straightstitches.blogspot.com

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  10. Love this idea...you do have a lot of patience!

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  11. Love it!!! Sooo Pretty :)) Don't you just love coming up with ways to take things you already have and giving them a new life??? I do!!! Would love for you to come and see some of my transformations :)) I am getting ready to open an online shop (from my blog) that is just that. Taking old discarded items and making them valuable again!!
    Have a wonderful day!!
    ~ Michella ~
    ~ ~ xoxo ~ ~

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  12. really cute! the title on the blog party at shabby chic cottage caught my eye! good job!

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  13. I would have never have thought of this, but what an awesome, unique idea! I'd never guess it was cupcake liners if you hadn't said so. Very cool!

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  14. Lots of time spent but worth it! I've done wreaths like this with fabric. A fun project!

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