Over the last couple years I have really enjoyed finding damaged yet inspiring objects and breathing new life into them. This altered globe is one of those projects.
Right now, globes are very popular – people are painting them with chalkboard, decorating their homes with them, making light fixtures from there — a few minutes on Pinterest will yield LOADS of globe ideas! Because of that, globes in good shape are difficult to find and even more difficult to find at a reasonable price. We'd likely not want to alter a globe we paid $75 for!
However, damaged globes are pretty easy to find and super affordable! I pick up most of my globes for altering at Target in the clearance section for $12 or less. Even the dollar stores have globes at times.
To create this globe takes a couple of hours… click here to see how.
Do you have a damaged item you could upcycle into gorgeous home decor? What would you create? Please share in the comments section!!
Love this idea Jennifer, such a great idea
Totally awesome and inspiring!!!!
So clever and cute.
The link for directions is not working, is there any way I can find out exactly how you made this. I found me a globe at the thrift store last weekend and can’t wait to alter it.
Hello Brandi – so sorry!! Here is the link: http://blog.tombowusa.com/2013/01/30/upcycling-the-world-with-tombow-adhesive-with-jennifer-priest-1-30-13/