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Finding a new way to use a discarded object is a thrill for me.  So when it came to planning the centerpieces for my daughter's "Urban Rustic" wedding,  I knew  I would be able to incorporate my favorite hobby with her theme.

I started by collecting old light fixtures at yard sales and picked up several at the Habitat Restore.  I over collected so I would have a few for backup if some did not work out.  Broken glass was just removed and not replaced.  That actually worked well with the theme.

Here is a sampling of my collection.



Next step was to remove all electrical parts that distracted from my vision.  All glass that could be removed was taken out and cleaned.  The metal parts were sprayed with black paint and then reassembling began.
This is how they looked in this phase.

The final step of converting them to terrariums was two days before the wedding.  I had preordered a variety of succulents and the proper soil for this type of plant.  I had also collected small rocks, dried thistle, votive holders, rustic ribbon, twine, bark, and some word charms to add as needed.  Placement of the plants was pretty much determined by what would fit in what fixture.
Here are some shots taken before they were transported to the reception.







As you can imagine, I did not get pictures at the reception but I do have this shot taken by a friend.  After the reception we offered them to the guests and they disappeared quickly. 

I am entering this in the CSI project and hoping to make the cut.
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  1. Bohemian GrandmaJune 29, 2010 at 6:20 PM

    Very nice
    So creative

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  2. Life in RehabJuly 6, 2010 at 2:22 PM

    Freakin' brilliant!

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  3. LoriJuly 14, 2010 at 7:30 AM

    I have never, ever seen anything done like this before. You are so creative and innovative! And the pictures are beautiful.

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  4. AnonymousJuly 16, 2010 at 1:39 AM

    Congratulations -- I saw your project on the CSI contest. These are amazing ideas, and I look forward to following you as you continue to put your creativity to work. I am also following you and invite you to do the same!

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  5. - Brittany aka Pretty Handy GirlJuly 16, 2010 at 5:37 AM

    Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant!!! I love what you did with these old light fixtures. I just found a gem at the ReStore myself an painted it this week:

    http://www.prettyhandygirl.com/2010/07/pottery-barn-inspired-lantern-from-5.html

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  6. mum4305July 24, 2010 at 8:24 AM

    WOW!

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  7. KarieJuly 24, 2010 at 11:07 AM

    Wow! What can I say? They are beautiful and cleaver. . you are one creative gal. I am going to follow you for sure.

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  8. AmandaAugust 30, 2010 at 4:54 AM

    I just wanted to stop by and let you know that I linked to this post today from the new Home & Garden channel at Craft Gossip. :) My hope is to share many of the fabulous projects I see everyday with the vast CG audience. I hope you will not only stop by and subscribe to CG, but will tell your friends about the new category! Hope you see some traffic from it!

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