The Unintended Disco

Posted: September 18th, 2011 | Filed under: DIY, Lighting, Our Projects, Treehouse | Tags: , , | 7 Comments »

I wanted to make an inexpensive pendant for the treehouse to give it a little extra special umph.  While I liked the look of these projects, I wanted them to be slightly tweaked….

via Zipper 8 Lighting

 

Same principle here, but too feminine for my Things.

So I thought smaller, tighter circles might give it more of a fishscale over floral vibe…so I punched out LOTS of little circles…this was just the beginning.

Gluing.  Small circles.   For FIVE AND A HALF HOURS.  Taking into account the breaks taken to feed people and other tasks…it took me WAY longer than I thought it would.  Just as well I love these little people.

Speaking of, Thing One helped me with the design.  He requested a stripe scenario with the silver at “the equator” of our globe, so I like to think I took direction well.

I might have opted for a solid, or an ombre effect, but this is their lamp and I want them to have input and ownership over their space, so stripe it is!  I started to worry that using card stock would block too much light, but I wanted the stiffness of the heavier paper and decided to risk it.

Well, once I hung it…it looks kinda like a disco ball!  Oops…or not!?  Hey-o!  Things like to disco!

It is not really bright enough for general lighting, but it is really great mood lighting/nightlight which might work out perfectly here.  There are other lanterns and such in here….

Of course, right when I finished, SFAS aired and I saw Orb-lando’s DIY wire pendant and well, that would look so much better in here.  THANKS Orlando.  I was happily discoed for a few hours.  We’ll see what the Things say on the matter.

BTW, I am really digging season 2…loving her vintage choices, and well, everything else. I’m so pleased to see a show like hers doing well.  Long may it last.

Where was I?  Yes.  We have a lamp that looks like a disco ball!

Next on the horizon?  Well, things are heating up around here….barn door installation, The Flea next weekend,  and THE SALE…and all the prep leading up to said event.  I’ve got to start shooting items for your previewing pleasure!

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7 Comments on “The Unintended Disco”

  1. 1 Jeanne said at 7:03 AM on September 19th, 2011:

    It is so cute. I love the idea of hanging it up there. I always wanted a tree house.

  2. 2 Amanda said at 9:01 AM on September 19th, 2011:

    Wow it looks so good, I will have to try this!

  3. 3 Julia@a-living-space said at 10:09 AM on September 19th, 2011:

    I’m a relatively new reader of your blog, so this is the first I’ve seen of the treehouse, and I have to say, I’m so jealous of your kids (or should I say Things?)! I always wanted a treehouse like that, and the disco ball light is super fun.

    Also, here’s a second on the awesomeness of season 2 of SFAS.

    Looking forward to reading more from you!

  4. 4 ModFruGal said at 10:11 AM on September 19th, 2011:

    Thanks..and welcome aboard!!!

  5. 5 Melissa Crochet said at 10:26 AM on September 21st, 2011:

    Love this idea and if had an ounce of patience I would so be trying this idea. I live in Franklin and recently got together with Kathy and I hope we can see each other at the Flea Market on Friday. Love the blog!

  6. 6 ModFruGal said at 10:57 AM on September 21st, 2011:

    Thanks Melissa! If I don’t see you at the flea, hopefully you can come to the Sale!

  7. 7 Kathy@myinteriorlife said at 11:05 AM on September 21st, 2011:

    Love your version! Much cooler than a disco ball. And I like the thing’s suggestion of a stripe – very boyish. You’re a good mama!