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3.06.2023

pyrex glass bowl mushrooms

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more mushrooms have been 'springing' to life in my studio,
so let's continue with my

March Mushroom Madness!

last fall, my sweet friend Kim (she of the Farmhouse MAYkeover)
sent me a surprise package containing two darling vintage-inspired versions
of Pyrex' 'Butterfly Gold' pattern.

I LOVE THEM! i love them so much they became 'Pyrex Pumpkins' last fall.
and this spring, they've been transformed into Pyrex Mushrooms!

there's not a lot of technical 'tutorial' involved, but
continue reading to see some of my tips for making your own versions...

i used the Pyrex bowls and two vintage white glass ceramic vases to make them.
here's the basic 'how-to' - in photo form!!!
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the larger bowl was inverted onto an inverted tall ribbed white milk glass vase.
the proportions of mushroom cap-to-stem were perfect!
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the smaller Pyrex bowl was inverted over an inverted short white milk glass vase.
the vases i used have a 'bell' shape, so when inverted
they look much like the shape of mushroom stems.
the proportions of this set aren't perfect - but they're good enough!

with a little 'garnish' of golden yellow eyelash yarn as 'grass', they make a pretty pair:
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i loved them so much on my studio's faux mantel
that i gathered up some similar materials and made a few more versions to join them:
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all of the 'shroom caps are yellow hues, while all of the stems are white.
this consistency keeps the display crisp and uncluttered...
that's a must in my studio because there's always a lot of stuff going on
and i need to have at least one place to 'rest' my eyes.

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on the left, a tiny McCoy bowl is paired with a Dollar Tree vase.
on the right, my World Market mushroom mug joins a tall mushroom
made using a ceramic  flower pot and a glass bud vase.
the ridged texture on all of these vases makes them an informal 'set'.

mine live on a sturdy mantel in my studio where they don't get disturbed.
(no cats, dogs, kids or men to bump around ;) )

if you worry about the stability of sitting bowls on vases,
use a bit of hot glue or museum putty on the top of the vase to hold the bowl on
and then a bit more on the bottom of the vase to hold it onto your table, shelf, or mantel.

ready to make your own versions?
you don't need vintage anything - or even Pyrex bowls...
go raid those kitchen cabinets, my friends!

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knit beanie mushrooms

pyrex bowl pumpkins

shared online:

funky junk interiors | new upcycled ideas #668
thank you for featuring my project, Miss Donna!

creatively beth | creative crafts linky party #136

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2 comments:

  1. Thank goodness, you are unstoppable with creative ideas with sweaters, mushrooms, yellow, paper and SO many other things because this sweet project is among my top favs! SO beautiful!! Pyrex mushrooms. Who knew?

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    1. haha! i wish i could stop my brain from coming up with WILD ideas late at night.... but it just keeps going. i could really use some sleep! thank you so much for your kind comment, my friend... i love sharing this crazy stuff so other people will give their own wild ideas a try ;)

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