Sunday, April 17, 2011

Go Green!

Women in my family love flowers and plants. However, I managed NOT to inherit the green thumb. Well I can't say I've tried much, the only thing I've tried to grow was a venus fly trap this year (which molded) and columbine flowers on the balcony of my apartment (which I was later informed was not the season, and also molded).
So when I decided to grow wheatgrass last week- I didn't have high hopes. Speaking of "high" check out how high my wheatgrass is!


You're probably thinking "you're excited to grow grass?!" Yes. I am. So don't rain on my parade!

When I first googled how to grow wheatgrass- the site told me about how a lady that had been growing plants all her life- tried wheatgrass and it took her months to get the hang of it. Therefore, I was less than inspired.

But thanks to this AWESOME blog post at Keep It Simple, Sister about wheatgrass centerpieces....I learned:
1. I didn't have to buy a tray to plant it in
2. I didn't have to buy soil
3. And it was SO EASY!

I purchased some seeds. Decided to uses the top of an old-school tupperware container that had ridges (so the water wouldn't sit and mold....like all the other times!) and just a few paper towels and I was good to go!

Oh, allow me to also mention. Don't set wet things on wood tables. Yes, I did ruin my grandmothers wood table because I didn't know coasters were not just for decoration. If there is a secret trick to fixing that- I would LOVE to know.

On the topic of green- did you see my newest etsy addition? My light bulb burnt out today- and I just HAD to try this!!


So fun right?! New favorite project!!!

Very easy- grab some pliers- and be VERY careful! Do it over a trashcan (outside....NOT over your bed. whoops) basically rip, smash, and dump the inards out- and you are good to go!
**due to popular request- full tutorial coming soon (next time a bulb burns out!) **

19 comments:

Lindsay @ Diary of a Crafty Lady

This is so clever!! I really love this lightbulb vase:)
Lindsay
craftyladylindsay.blogspot.com

Lauren @ My Wonderfully Made

AHHHH! this is amazing!! How did you get the little black, button thing off the end? Love the stand -- very, very clever!

Katie

So simple, but so cute! I love it!

Delia

What a nifty upcycling project just in time for my aquarium bulb to go out AND earth day!
and congrats on the plant! Looks very green, and ready to eat! (Wheatgrass is the grass you can eat, right? ;) )

Emily Heizer Photography

That is SO cute! You need to post a direct tutorial! And where did the wire come from?

Christine @ craftygeordi.blogspot.com

This is clever and adorable! Can't help you on the table, I have water rings on everything. And red food dye on my solid oak dining table :-(

Megan @ Cut the Craft!

SO cute!

Megan
www.CutTheCraft.com

Rachael @ The Little Birdie

This is FANTASTIC!! I just adore how industrial AND pretty it is at the same time. Thanks so much for linking up at The Little Birdie!! :)

Cherished Bliss

Very creative! Great job!!

I would love for you to share ay my party!!

http://www.cherishedbliss.com/2011/04/craft-and-tell-tuesdays-1.html

concretenprimroses

That is very cool! I have mosaicked on big light bulbs and put them in my garden, but I've never dared to take one apart.
Kathy

Deb~Paxton Valley Folk Art

Love the light bulb vase, can't wait for the tutorial and congrats on not killing your wheat grass LOL! Found you through Someday Crafts link party, I'll be back for that tutorial! Deb

Julie

I would love for you to come by and link up to Inspire Me Monday. It's up all week!
http://singingthreelittlebirds.blogspot.com/2011/04/inspire-me-monday_17.html

Terri @ A Creative Princess

How cute!! I'll be featuring this on Saturday!
www.acreativeprincess.blogspot.com

Rebecca @ My Girlish Whims

this is sooooo cute!!! I love it. Never thought a lightbulb could be so decorative haha. Thanks for linking up to Your Whims Wednesday!!

Marie Olson

This is really cool!

marie
notverydomestic.blogspot.com

persia lou

Clever! Cute! Thrifty! Love it!

Lindsey @ Inspiring Creations

So cute! Love this idea!

c.w.frosting

ADORABLE! Waiting for your next bulb to burn out...

-caroline @ c.w.frosting

barbara

Actually, getting rid of water damage on a wooden table is easy, just rub in some olive or coconut oil and let it sit for a while.
Love the blog by the way and am going through the archives now ha :)

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