More Maskros Hacks

I love how many different ways a DIY tutorial can be reinvented!

My friend, Vanessa, who I went to high school with, did my sputnik DIY in her gorgeous living room (she used the smaller sized Maskros, which looks perfect here).


Guess what Vanessa used to make the rods look a little more substantial?? She cut straws from QT (a convenience store in AZ with the best drink selection ever - rivals Sonic) down the middle, wrapped them around the flimsy rods, and spray painted the whole thing. I love this!

Another improvement on my project: Vanessa painted the backs of the amuse bouche plates to better hide the little white plastic bits. Genius!


Here's another Maskros hack from the Picket Fence Design blog. It's pink! and OMBRE! What's not to love?!


They cut down the petals a little, like I did and then used three different colors of acrylic paint to give that graduated ombre effect.



Another beautiful project!



Thanks so much, ladies! If you have a project you think I'd love, email me at jenny at jennykomenda dot com.

In related news, today I shared my 15 very favorite chandeliers that won't break the bank (all under $400!) HERE.
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32 comments:

  1. ChristyAugust 9, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    WOW - so impressive - all of them! Love the pink one in particular...thinking it would look fab in aqua in my home one day!

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  2. UnknownAugust 9, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Amazing - that looks great! Thanks for sharing! xoxo from Trinidad

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  3. KarenaAugust 9, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    How creative and impressive. I am inspired!! Hmmm project in the works....

    xoxo
    Karena

    Art by Karena

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  4. UnknownAugust 9, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Love the pink ombre! Genius!

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  5. amber wallaceAugust 9, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Those look so good! I love the ombre one. I've been thinking about using one for a little girl's playhouse I'm working on. But, I think it just got switched to that pottery barn one you posted on the new home ec.

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  6. AnonymousAugust 9, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    I think these look amazing and I love their creativity. Using straws is genius! Although the sputnik isn't really my style I love the use of the oversized pendant for your dining room. I'm hoping to achieve the same effect with the enormous Moroccan lantern I bought last year hanging over my dining table. You're always an amazing source of inspiration!!

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  7. FranAugust 9, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Both of these are great!! Thanks for sharing!!!

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  8. KristinaAugust 9, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Your friend Vanessa has the most amazing room! Truly inspiring and just my style! Any idea where she found the gorgeous pink love seat? Thanks for sharing!

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  9. AshleyAugust 9, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Oh my gosh, I love the interpretations of your project, Jenny.

    Any chance we can see more of Vanessa's space? It looks so gorgeous!

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  10. Hyphen InteriorsAugust 9, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Isn't it cool when others try your diy projects! These are fabulous!! So cool... Impressive.

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  11. UnknownAugust 9, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    those little plates are out of stock with the link you gave..is there any other place to get them..i keep looking online and can't find

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  12. CatherineAugust 9, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Wow! So inspiring! Thank you for sharing!
    Catherine

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  13. AnonymousAugust 9, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    wow looks amazing!!

    http://shayyyyy.blogspot.com/

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  14. Shoe.GalAugust 9, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    This is sooo interesting. Very different design and a great project.... so creative!

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  15. LilyAugust 9, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    LOVE the one your friend did !! Looks great in the room.

    xxLily
    goldandgray.com

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  16. Boo HazardAugust 9, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Love these! I especially looove that black and white painting! - Boo

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  17. Clementine & OliveAugust 9, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    I am so in love with your friends living room. I'd love to know where those pillows are from! The lamp looks incredible. I can't believe it!

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  18. Clementine & OliveAugust 9, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    I am so in love with your friends living room. I'd love to know where those pillows are from! The lamp looks incredible. I can't believe it!

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  19. Clementine & OliveAugust 9, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    I am so in love with your friends living room. I'd love to know where those pillows are from! The lamp looks incredible. I can't believe it!

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  20. Meghann @ A Lovely AvenueAugust 9, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    It looks so amazing and expensive!! What a good idea with the straws too.

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  21. AnonymousAugust 9, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Love everything about your friend's room! Can you find out where her sofas are from?
    Thanks!
    Lauren

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  22. AnonymousAugust 9, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Please do a room tour of your friend Vanessa living room! Ditto to all the comment about finding out about her sofas, lamp and pillows!

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  23. BarbieAugust 9, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    I'm another fan of Vanessa's room. The straws give the Maskros a little more oomph which is cool for a different look. I'd love to know about the art on her wall...is that designer or did she possibly diy it?? I'm wanting to get my paint on and this looks inspiring.

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  24. Maria @ Orchard BloomAugust 9, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    Oh I love this! fantastic idea. It looks so much more beautiful with this ombre.

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  25. The enchanted homeAugust 10, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    I am blown away!! Looks incredible, and its so genius! Love the pink...I could see this sellilng for big bucks in a fancy home decor boutique!! Found you through Amanda Carol at Home, and glad I did....please stop by to say hi to me too if you get a chance...have a great day!

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  26. WivesAugust 10, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    GURL that ombre one is genius. love that idea! im working on a hack job of my own, will have to share when done. it's the ikea foto pendant light in aluminum. i spray painted the inside jade and the outside gilted gold. we'll see :)

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  27. KathysueAugust 10, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Hi just came from Amanda's post on your favorite colors. She has a great series. So fun to see other's fav. colors!! Kathysue
    PS, this is really a great DIY!!

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  28. Chelsea JungetAugust 10, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Wowzers! Both projects are unreal in their genius.

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  29. meredithAugust 10, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Loved your 15 chandelier picks! This morning I had purchased the Home Depot chandelier you found ahile back, but need a few more for our house. You are such a good resource!

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  30. AnonymousAugust 10, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    I LOVE your friend's living room. More please!

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  31. NatalieAugust 11, 2011 at 3:29 AM

    I'm So excited to say that Vanessa is my sister! Her entire house is FABULOUS... I ask her advice on everything I put in my house. Go little green notebook!!

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  32. CathyAugust 14, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Thanks for the mention this week Jenny! It's been so fun reading all the comments!

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I so appreciate hearing from you. Nice comments make my day! Thanks for keeping things light here, friends! :)