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We are two best friends living in Nashville blogging about stylish spaces, beautiful places, and adventurous travels."},"link":[{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.heywandererblog.com\/feeds\/posts\/default"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/13466209103438745\/posts\/default\/-\/diy?alt=json-in-script\u0026max-results=3"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.heywandererblog.com\/search\/label\/diy"},{"rel":"hub","href":"http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/"},{"rel":"next","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/13466209103438745\/posts\/default\/-\/diy\/-\/diy?alt=json-in-script\u0026start-index=4\u0026max-results=3"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"trista mediavine"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06433345240118333924"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"generator":{"version":"7.00","uri":"http://www.blogger.com","$t":"Blogger"},"openSearch$totalResults":{"$t":"106"},"openSearch$startIndex":{"$t":"1"},"openSearch$itemsPerPage":{"$t":"3"},"entry":[{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13466209103438745.post-3850627431147014972"},"published":{"$t":"2025-04-20T11:41:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2025-04-20T11:41:00.072-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"diy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"home decor"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"How To Cover a Fridge in Removable Wallpaper"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3687\" data-original-width=\"2765\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjm-GMRqM4Mp5_A2u9O5D9tKYiiMyxxW1UfK5B1OEzqRrO1RD7VvUirnym7j8B9g2yK5b8s2Ua2YfDl9OGR0EdJV7k8Yd7p12vL_TyQ5OP1tFERlSG3HBJDQsP6rQN0n_XjiG6UnXnIoViKQ5tPTDakOZCxvcu7-zhwg-EDtFpC5_fI3beDfb6_lM3GQg\/s16000\/Hey%20Wanderer%20How%20To%20Wallpaper%20Refridgerator%20IMG_8566.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWhen we moved into our tiny home a few years ago, we bought the cheapest ($150) fridge we could find that was actually still in good shape. It suited our need for something small, yet spacious. And over the three years of living in our tiny unfinished house we slowly built up a kitchen around the refrigerator and it started to stick out like a sore thumb. The fridge still works great and we want to milk it for all that it is worth, but we need a way for it to fit into our cottage kitchen. Enter in removable wallpaper.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've seen wallpaper covered fridges floating around for years and years, but honestly never thought I'd do such a thing. I always worried that the wallpaper would just peel off spontaneously or that I'd spill liquid on it and that would ruin it. But since there are many fridge DIYers who have come before me, I figured it must mostly work out okay.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEverything you will need for this project:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E- Wallpaper\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E- Xacto knife or \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/42Tb1Ka\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebox cutter\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E- Smoothing tool (some wallpapers come with this already)\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E- \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4cMxc8m\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDegreaser\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E- \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4cKUA62\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELaser level\u003C\/a\u003E or \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4imoWwM\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eregular level\u003C\/a\u003E (optional)\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003ECHOOSING YOUR WALLPAPER\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe wallpaper we chose was a little over $100 investment. In some ways it sounds silly to put $100 lipstick on a $150 pig, but to me it's really like saving money since we get to keep out fridge instead of replacing it with a more aesthetic looking one.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMake sure you are buying removable wallpaper. You do not want the kind that needs paste, you want it to already be sticky. Basically a giant sticker. Patterned wallpaper can help disguise mistakes you make when sticking it down. Our wallpaper design is patterned but pretty linear, so I realized pretty quickly that if I didn't lay it perfectly straight the lines would look wonky. With a solid color you wouldn't have to be so persnickety about the edges being straight (you can cut them off later), BUT if you need to line up the wallpaper edges on the fridge, you'd have to do that perfectly.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3682\" data-original-width=\"2761\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhn2NQxpAch59hyphenhyphenaiuje9WU2ruzc5wJnlUZ8zuHPCia5t9c-O2-KRAoZKrEAYYjIoJbiTLgNunWYNstUcQ25NZa-c4nnqH-yb-ij3C1hQiXDU5LyDcf1HlX2ZtVJqg-Hv6ExZYDrgZmUOZyKqqSjLdWnslbBqIuPRocfVarxVsPrZ6WpTBFweLVE4AIqg\/s16000\/Hey%20Wanderer%20How%20To%20Wallpaper%20a%20Fridge%20IMG_8547.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EREMOVE THE HANDLES\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EOur fridge had these really ugly yellowing covers that went all the way to the top and bottom of the fridge. Those slid off with force and then revealed holes underneath them. I wasn't too worried about those holes because I realized the wallpaper was THICK and unless someone finds that hole and sticks something pointy through it, you won't even know they are there. The handles themselves just screwed off with a Phillips head screw driver. Make sure to save the screws! You could take this opportunity to put new handles on if you felt so inclined. I don't mind our white handles as they kind of just blend in- although we still need to figure out how we want to cover up the screws.\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3840\" data-original-width=\"2880\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg2aMGPqOOtEXPr4w69IhVnJ5e03XbQPTZcwRDjkZdRjW6xACCnKe1k8GTE1dul_u9ROCQGGfpzXr0wWJ1W3QmRNZPY9kN2DOeT3VEJyDUyLt6cKihhoT3AGALkqsFdZoEapBas7IvsXObTK3bRB3WsEPYwR6SQYAnpJ7GpRP5_vpf9KORLaskreuBS0w\/s16000\/Hey%20Wanderer%20How%20To%20Wallpaper%20a%20Fridge%20IMG_8549.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECLEAN FRIDGE\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore you put the wallpaper on, the fridge needs to be cleaned really well. We used a degreaser and then a regular cleaner. You could do a wipe of alcohol at the end to ensure there's so grease or cleaner or anything left on the surface. And once it's clean, let it dry completely. It won't take long to dry, but the wallpaper isn't going to stick on a wet surface.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"4880\" data-original-width=\"3660\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgUNhRi_mUyAOPEkPyJPMA23Vb8wxkvWEllkEZn07Z5se1O-CaNb2PDgm8hjD5MQ-9CSGfUCnqax7XUAQXmhRak-1g9e4mXYF5sG8d9zpuitbJTPVwh5ywjoMTnXod1CNnWcbtcmC-zdp2DS1MBEkRu3OYGe_J8lUbd8zvWZ4PP_42Ft4sMxYclRf8yPw\/s16000\/Hey%20Wanderer%20How%20To%20Wallpaper%20a%20Fridge%20IMG_3118.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESTART FROM THE TOP\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EFor the left piece I started from the top left and for the right piece I started from the top right. This was honestly a free for all and I wish I had some really great insight on how to do this better. This is where a laser level would come in handy. The only reason I didn't bring out the level is because I know that our floor isn't completely level which means that the fridge wouldn't be perfectly level. So if I then came and put wallpaper on it that the lines where level, they may not line up with the lines of the fridge. I really wanted to the lines to be parallel to things like the handles and the space in the middle of the doors.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1662\" data-original-width=\"1680\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgSmE1g2NCfFA3rdqDxuRZN7QD7SsLANDDlhyQolhEy6nnLzdAeuH33jEoLUce-Dh1NZtdWd1bLOuxXMA62DWrFH99WjpZbOCp782wDn54I9gbmciWt7GCPapsAU2S4DxzvoUYcHB43duHiA00T6Nc2ulq9sMNoh7i4U-tlG7FJ4Od6K8Ofr0Ym1VVQ4g\/s16000\/Hey%20Wanderer%20Wallpaper%20Fridge%202025-04-18%20at%2011.36.50%E2%80%AFAM.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003EGET IT STRAIGHT\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EI guess I would say my method was to peel off only a small amount of the backing paper at a time. I pulled it away from the top part of the wallpaper and then stuck the wallpaper on the fridge in on place where I thought it needed to go. I had Casey hold the opposite side of the paper so it wouldn't stick on the fridge while I sorted out one corner. The first piece I had to completely peel off and start again. But it was okay- the wallpaper still re-stuck after being peeled off.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EIn the place where my wallpaper hit the edge of the fridge there were pink flowers. I tried to match up where those hit on the edge all the way down. If you look closely at the finished product, it's not perfect all the way down. It seems when I cut out the space for the ice and water dispenser that the wallpaper became askew. But more on that later...\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1668\" data-original-width=\"2296\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEittS5BGpeKlhYeA4NK-fCcJfV97UgIyv6rD0i15q1IWayvdjp1RBJAeYDEf_2j5Y2_wcbBVFDzHm4sOkKsW6n7mTd-d8lYRvv_npUQUbXeRNhW_p5AHhmNRjJB7Rvh7GQObMtLrUpRfujHCtqEfgvGfZ_ifmtFCOm0wrq9-hAF_WrzoEMhVqrbf4VPlw\/s16000\/Hey%20Wanderer%20Wallpaper%20Fridge%202025-04-18%20at%2011.37.19%E2%80%AFAM.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EI put the wallpaper on with a little hanging over the top because I wanted to wrap it up and stick down to the top surface. This way the imperfect edge would be hidden up there and from the front the top edge would look perfect. The same goes for the sides. Our fridge door fronts have deep sides, so that needed to be covered as well.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3949\" data-original-width=\"5265\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEii_uzhzDIZKCbdJeNQpWF-ElhaVMDcTApBN1AX0KUvga19gP3Mh5dVgX9P_0s5374BzEoeD7ndqLO_31_Pta9o2zvVPIeyXtxCtGkv_tX6Wrw-mY7wCduXfPpu-hqetPcnQ-VFf97X4nD0AUmF5fjrh0AnVNsl9_THOIoNg1loq_fG0tu_3iaebfqaZA\/s16000\/Hey%20Wanderer%20How%20To%20Wallpaper%20a%20Fridge%20IMG_3112.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt some point I felt like there was no turning back and I was like oh well if it's wrong. Once It was as straight\u0026nbsp;as I could get it, I used the smoother to make sure there weren't any bubbles and make sure the wallpaper was completely stuck down to the front surface.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003EWRAP THE EDGES\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThen it was time to do the edges. This part is interesting because it seems like it should be the easiest. The only thing I noticed was that it was hard to just fold down from the top down. It all wanted to fold down together because the paper is so thick. This ended up causing large bubbles along the edges in places where it stuck down before I got the smoother to it. I would have to pull up some of the edges and replace them while I smoothed over the edge. Not a huge deal, but still something to pay attention to.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3724\" data-original-width=\"2793\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgQ1r0M7M7YlxuyVElFZaxQJZHd0wo4l8Z0wbk90C4F9jq5f42sMMXoTbNsvTMeOtVPkV_GWBQZLoTAnzdjg9tTI7Ug94k16mMBe-KUhOY4vVKqYduL4fi3AxAD_NykrdVTK6VIH3ykdsXAXxQ_lWtFxR2by8YFYIZkrIzkyVQFLtYZRJyjMdcDh1-H-w\/s16000\/Hey%20Wanderer%20How%20To%20Wallpaper%20a%20Fridge%20IMG_8554.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003ECUTTING AROUND THE ICE DISPENSER\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWhen I moved my way down to the ice maker I used the edge of the smoother to put a crease in the wallpaper right at the top of the dispenser frame. Then I used a box cutter to cut the wallpaper on top of the frame. Don't cut right in the crease, you want to make sure you have extra left over and you'll go back and cut it later. This part I show better on our recent Youtube video where we complete this project. Check it out below!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ciframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-Vs9GN3IHDo?si=EQvKyKqDRBAHtVdP\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3757\" data-original-width=\"2818\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg4SN6D-dQemIHHEfOhyXwI4ciFdwdCh6mkp2OIey3R7YljlisFS_aYKOnbcQNGmnTSUF_nHoUX0hsKMFWKqmW3a-WWxjgbrkZChVixk3yd2ArbVE8FLJO791P5tjvxwtvPmDTyB_Xjbk25qjHDxm3RWPb_xwhfK_2NU4SMoYwXRPz-m3LVa3WLjHI-ag\/s16000\/Hey%20Wanderer%20How%20To%20Wallpaper%20a%20Fridge%20IMG_8553.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThe last thing I did was cut off all the excess wallpaper along the edges with a box cutter and then I went over everything with the wallpaper smoother. I found some bubbles I didn't realize were there and ended up having to try to get rid of them. This ended up with one spot having a tiny crease because there was nowhere for the bubble to go. Luckily the pattern on the wallpaper disguises it and you can't really see it unless you are looking for it.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3833\" data-original-width=\"5111\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhq1j1trm_nIb8Pq-8IOElXSjMgiAEarfYpnA00i8kkouye3ZJsrUTBaJ62gX8Zf5e5XNsCeP7_BsgoGC6zjLB4VHcxxUbFQNFfEyxFhxHDBJrP4CwE4SgUmhHuqEkeQ9Qhhd69SeEyrkLjfdvjgCL5AuUIEO7r20OEBNCmBuupDo1zej_xWCzdIE8hNw\/s16000\/Hey%20Wanderer%20How%20To%20Wallpaper%20a%20Fridge%20IMG_3095%202.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EBEFORE\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"4110\" data-original-width=\"5480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj3dMOeFW6jl3R6MiZM3fyUy5uwUkZPEhXSW8HMj6VFCdJCYWC9-kb3x-_Gy7SAbNei5r8mxvzSnJtMaBt4DkAyZSNAmMTtNF1huWtUARyJCopIdQ1jUW-ZkX8BMTPldNnDLaIGlC8szYr_hKgI_hBxGylQEil8n-kckcUFFV6whTEYOqJ6_IWn9Q0YsQ\/s16000\/Hey%20Wanderer%20Wallpaper%20Fridge%20IMG_3186-2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EAFTER\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"5487\" data-original-width=\"4115\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEggVySo1K-1TRwuDOxuc6twRuq7MwIEy88dOuqGf2BpIzuajYBN4OOSP8z6eqXoEekXYvLJhC83l9RbQm8kdswobMli5ellNKbTWo1SaM1xxOxU0YeNtn9d74yl12QvayLE18FOMc7zX0bPVv9XrIelkdywItYoO1OHj-iApyDSoPrul5TiOywBRXMJCA\/s16000\/Hey%20Wanderer%20Wallpaper%20Fridge%20IMG_3187.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EIn the end we love the results and think the wallpaper really adds flair to our cottage-y kitchen. It keeps the brightness of the white without being bland. I hope this post gave you some insight for your own project! Happy DIYing!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESavannah\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.heywandererblog.com\/feeds\/3850627431147014972\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.heywandererblog.com\/2025\/04\/how-to-cover-fridge-in-removable.html#comment-form","title":"24 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/13466209103438745\/posts\/default\/3850627431147014972"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/13466209103438745\/posts\/default\/3850627431147014972"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.heywandererblog.com\/2025\/04\/how-to-cover-fridge-in-removable.html","title":"How To Cover a Fridge in Removable Wallpaper"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Hey Wanderer"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/09668312567628804348"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjm-GMRqM4Mp5_A2u9O5D9tKYiiMyxxW1UfK5B1OEzqRrO1RD7VvUirnym7j8B9g2yK5b8s2Ua2YfDl9OGR0EdJV7k8Yd7p12vL_TyQ5OP1tFERlSG3HBJDQsP6rQN0n_XjiG6UnXnIoViKQ5tPTDakOZCxvcu7-zhwg-EDtFpC5_fI3beDfb6_lM3GQg\/s72-c\/Hey%20Wanderer%20How%20To%20Wallpaper%20Refridgerator%20IMG_8566.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"24"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13466209103438745.post-4331250352496588752"},"published":{"$t":"2025-01-12T12:58:00.006-06:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2025-01-12T16:09:28.007-06:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"crafts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"diy"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"The Coziest Winter Hobbies "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003EEvery winter we fall into the same routine. More time is spent inside due to the decreasing daylight hours which means much more time on our hands. We like to think of this as a benefit because we trade in our long to-do lists and projects for more time relaxing and doing things to we like to do just for the sake of doing it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe've been trying to do more activities instead of watching more tv, but sometimes we do both at the same time! Not all of these hobbies will interest you but I hope you find one that does and maybe this is the nudge to get you to try something new. Doing any of these hobbies will make you an infinitely more interesting person than scrolling your phone or watching tv (no judgement- we do our share of scrolling \u0026amp; tv watching).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3911\" data-original-width=\"2933\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiRD5HYYH9zCramhqVR8T8Fj6bbB4LAiVnxvAl3hFPXb0n9mclnLp12BHz1HiPCl9_81u0LrWPvmKHxjyfBmGLEui27EjaS5lp-GrlA9F52oPQQzZlx-h0BW1oYrulhDaVtAWInAddFnVN4jU9F9YGtbEuguPRjEG-heB-gwflSZNKbg3zTqnZn6rvvmw\/s16000\/Hey%20Wanderer%20Watercolor.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E1. Water color:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003ECasey and I recently took a watercoloring class because it was something we were both interested in exploring. It piqued our interest enough that we decided to invest in some supplies so we could leisurely explore watercoloring in the comfort of our home. It's been a nice hobby for both of us because it's affordable to start, the supplies take up minimal space, and you can complete a painting in just a few minutes. I think the key to sticking with a hobby is to be able to finish something and feel like you could do it again. This is exactly what watercoloring is for me- something fun an interesting that I can complete in an evening, even multiple times in an evening if I wish.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe started out buying a set of watercolors in tubes, but almost immediately wanted a palette of watercolors. With the palette it's easier to see the color and there's no time wasted searching for the right tube. It's also almost impossible to not waste some of what comes out of the tube. Our thought process was the tubes would be easier to share between two people, but I still think the palette is a nicer experience, especially for a beginner.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOur watercolor supplies: \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/42a7hnK\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewatercolor palette (similar)\u003C\/a\u003E \/ \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3WfBf5W\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epaper\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\/ \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4jabCxc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epaint brush set (similar)\u003C\/a\u003E\/ \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4jfXbHR\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epencil\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"4032\" data-original-width=\"3024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjs7p4Gs6Gg3vnIaxtDu0mbO2qcF9AVBTNqz6LL__ASNMWD4_Mh6PzjOxYb5E2F-9g6QPyfB6GgxFPo8lj0OisTZIV9Y6JSrrX5okQw5OQ0sedBLLcfhVMYLUEPdWoazHgPjbByjCztFZa5Td5EAV8WfifrFYcN6FE-T5I-fBpwYZBHzq6fIF9pWUMi8A\/s16000\/Hey%20Wanderer%20Zipper%20Pouch%20Dopp%20Kit%20Bag.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2. Sewing:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EWe have both been sewing for many years. I learned from my mom and Casey took sewing lessons as a teenager. Sewing can seem daunting but if you start with easy projects, you can build on your skill set and your confidence. Don't go out and buy a new sewing machine. Find a used one on Facebook Marketplace or eBay or some place like that and don't worry about getting one with a bunch of fancy stitches on it either. You want one that can sew a straight line, a zig zag stitch, and be able to do a buttonhole.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ECheck out YouTube to learn how to thread your machine and wind a bobbin or take a class to learn the basics. In our area we have a group of ladies who meet at the library and work on sewing projects. Find a group like that and they would likely love to help get you started.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESome easy projects to get started are:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.heywandererblog.com\/2014\/02\/diy-flannel-napkins.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFlannel Napkins\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.heywandererblog.com\/2017\/10\/diy-table-runner-beginners-sewing.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETable Runner\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.heywandererblog.com\/2013\/04\/the-diy-pillowcase-bag.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPillowcase Bag\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(be on the lookout for an updated version on this coming soon)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.heywandererblog.com\/2013\/12\/diy-pouf-zippy-pouch.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDopp Bag\/Zippy Pouch\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2166\" data-original-width=\"2166\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjrAKKVIlgp_N1hZZFk8se8KSJQbfQGyDcNimqFKcxiGiUxDc3QFvsuKMM-ojGcdOl9BKqYNRzTA6OWnIA3XOc7WL7OuAEzx07RiGLUugsH2SDasafkFxrGOGvyeW8gh50LnWBK-qqRdXAL9DJcqZgMp5PQAmp8QIhHpDp0iHN52nZNZ8KqMgTGwhTqZw\/s16000\/Hey%20Wanderer%20Knitted%20Scarves.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E3. Knitting and Crocheting:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003ENothing says \"cozy\" like curling up with a ball of yarn and making something with your hands. And what's cozier than yarn?! Plus, the repetitive motion can be incredibly soothing on those long winter nights. With crocheting a lot of people start up with granny squares and that's how we started. I'm currently finishing a giant granny square that will be turned into a tote bag. For something bigger like a blanket, you have to complete a lot of granny squares to make a finished product. But they have \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/405qzYw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethese really cute kits\u003C\/a\u003E that I've heard are even better for beginners because you have a finished product more quickly.\u0026nbsp; If you want to get into knitting and want a quicker project, look into arm knitting. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.heywandererblog.com\/2014\/01\/diy-knotted-crochet-headband.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThis crocheted headband is a quick starter project.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" data-original-height=\"3429\" data-original-width=\"5144\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjDTCwccRsvjcGCZJoHCvEwVSA3cyf_LX-8s3Pp9Wkun8HRfdCGMi9x4F_6m9cqXUugsoxoeGhrnxePPV9PCl7TKXaYPrP6UKikVIj6Tn5eGcf-9WXt6a0H5qTMW1QQCkEWJrrZ-f2ypt-H3Wv2dq_C99LxVVIzssaiH2oWwykA51JKOxpRZZOjQZA8-Q=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E4. DIY Skincare products:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003EThis past fall we taught a class at a local store about making different natural skincare products. This is something we've done off and on for years and really enjoy. We have a tutorial on how to make your own \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.heywandererblog.com\/2024\/09\/diy-nourishing-calendula-salve.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecalendula salve\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.heywandererblog.com\/2024\/09\/diy-small-batch-natural-lip-balm.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elip balm\u003C\/a\u003E, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.heywandererblog.com\/2024\/09\/diy-small-batch-natural-sugar-hand-scrub.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea hand scrub\u003C\/a\u003E. The good thing is that a lot of the ingredients overlap so if you can make one, you can usually make them all. And you can even make the hand scrub with things you have in your pantry.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" data-original-height=\"4608\" data-original-width=\"3456\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEh1YLSYzWD3geUz0ZfNEopRbKTUR4VnlmUrIo19F5nAB88CWg9zjNBxk1yvm_OcW3lBwOxQ1bwsYJcB4os20cXs5GYb1PPWLOmnrzxBlQ_QNdEjVbnDFf3Xt_-jySuFuMuu7UPwnuqNAWi9-lD5mvy0S1U5uHPM64AeMSCAdViO6PvqqcEvYsZCMPplYw=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E5. Baking:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003EWinter is the perfect time to experiment in the kitchen. From loaves of bread to decadent cookies and pies, baking warms your home while filling it with delicious smells. Plus, you get a cozy treat to share in the end! Need inspiration on what to bake? Start out with something simple like these recipes on our other blog: \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theoffgridhomesteader.com\/all\/the-easiest-pantry-granola\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Easiest Pantry Granola\u003C\/a\u003E + \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theoffgridhomesteader.com\/all\/gluten-free-sausage-balls-to-freeze\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGluten Free Sausage Balls\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;Then work your way up to something more advanced.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3651\" data-original-width=\"2738\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiRqk_N6ErqXG2c0iYARDENm0EJPbzVSMawe5YqVRIbqzVa3OGJxo3o9PV-DB1KhjFsCK63d36EqvGldCiF73oOFPn_NHEhjNEatKaOGe-LfwXrKKFKbweK2zXiuS-51jZpTKMQ80o1SCLPZn1-tmyFHs3vG1T6q8TIHG9O-OGNCliThA2tbRoGiGydmA\/s16000\/Hey%20Wanderer%20Bookshelves%202.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E6. Reading:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003EThere's no better time to lose yourself in a good book than winter. I naturally want to read more in the winter and I'll set these lofty goals for how many books to read in year based on my winter self. Inevitably the temperatures start to warm up and I'm reading less because I'm outside more. But that's okay! You can make up for your summer self in the winter and read as much as you can! Make yourself a cozy reading nook \u0026amp; grab a hot drink and get to reading.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" data-original-height=\"1071\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEi-skGrRnlLXj5AFZiDl9VMPjN6Q833iQxcLI0WRs9xw2vouy_8Pf4E3P0B9SYUaBodDGlgfg94XBvdEHG3PC6xEZIEmERmG2d9IKnyL7QPeVnEGgR_fDhRCT2ULME045jQuRWT9xE7wdp209fOFEKTwlkQDZvyqSxrvZtHnJlw3Bh9KSZmRrEdWRsp6g=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E7. Candle Making:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003ENothing sets the mood like the soft flicker of candlelight. Why not take it a step further by making your own candles? You can experiment with seasonal scents like cinnamon, pine, or vanilla and create custom designs to add a personal touch to your winter decor. It also fun to find a vessel for your candle. You probably already have something in your house you can use. I also love to look at antique \u0026amp; thrifts for fun candle vessels. Last year for Christmas we came up with our own scent and made everyone in our family their own candle in thrifted vessels. We have a \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.heywandererblog.com\/2013\/11\/the-ultimate-diy-candle-guide.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecandle making guide here\u003C\/a\u003E to help you get started.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3455\" data-original-width=\"2592\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjzCNsHTMVnfQIDwRkXLK5st93adZN41VKQuQvXG0ZrYUHABfUr5Jmwq33CJ0TKULNlcC5dZk1rSH-V99xptTXeintNEDOa3tLo7SUF9a8SXE4Xf2wuLAex2rcjT-CJjcei2QbBEG5r7lQbqHupjx0Gioh_-AEP0CFpZdJQnhMfgR-bMfIgOwkt5F-V1Q\/s16000\/Hey%20Wanderer%20Visual%20Journaling%20.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E8. Journaling:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003EWinter is a natural time for introspection. We are at the end of the year or at the beginning of a new one which naturally makes us think all the big things. You can start a journal to document your thoughts, set goals for the new year, or simply doodle and brainstorm. We went through a phase of visual journaling where instead of writing words you make a collage of sorts. I've seen people who will save receipts, business cards, menus, etc from a trip or just of the day. Then they will place them in a journal as a way to remember the trip or day. I love this idea and would like to start doing this myself. Journaling can be a great way to start or end your day.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"4032\" data-original-width=\"3024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhBcb0AoZSa2EPn1C_AFvXu0PBmBdppdJrsrTmsHosgGiQ2iJYDdQtwoa0j_ZT1yeu7fjqt64o33JmvUnleQUmpaJqsSVpe9smrmu63zCROD3sHhXdApHEtOTjYNDD3qv1Du8p09PV7Zukw2C_9XUcI2HTC7FffBlAfzVNkGjuJvk_4-AoZWW5jK-l11Q\/s16000\/Hey%20Wanderer%20Playing%20Games.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9. Puzzles and Games:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EWhether you’re putting together a 1,000-piece puzzle or playing a strategic board game, these activities are perfect for cozy nights in. They’re also a great way to connect with family and friends while staying warm indoors. We love playing card games or dominoes, and if you know of any other good 2 person games let us know in the comments!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhpVbMP7bMUC_Uf9mYsJZ7-s0KdldeThjyfdxVMxnVo3bl7UWycn1At-khstCr6d386F61iOsCbqCmgtXZE1BTosBdH3UxfcVp1zQ6EwhjVGLZO9ybVB50dbLZzpAfCviWFx-PbTSbTGqqZNkOsFicPD8S3ePAjQgl9VUwgcfkfJMR-6DvkZIKZTAiQRg=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E10. Embroidery or cross stitching:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003EThis isn't a hobby that either of us has tried but we would like to get into it one day. I love the homey, handmade look of cross stitched \u0026amp; embroidered items. And they don't always have to look so old \u0026amp; stuffy as you can see here.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E11. Wool felting: \u003C\/b\u003EWhen I used to work at a summer camp as the art counselor, we had access to lots of wool straight from the alpacas on the property. This meant a lot of simple wool felting was done with the kids. But this is a hobby I have been wanting to try again for myself. I have this long term dream of owning fiber animals (sheep, alpacas, certain breads goats, rabbits, etc) and making things with their fur. There is a lot of steps between shearing a sheep and turn their wool into a sweater. But I feel like wool felting seems a little more instantly gratifying. But I've seen people craft lifelike replicas of people's animals. As with any crafts, I think it can be as simple or detailed as you want.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEibF-ivAD0vwcp5ng6i8ibydI4yYOHEPriExTxas99uQkUJt2q6lLm-iZ50IYl-84SnDPQ77LSEfa5Ws84EELy0-MuMu4-gsEt6CF-qEtOAn8HXsifDWvLAZaiUQ8QPNqwlteqgYDw_RoivVJec6wQchJ2_oZCQRHntqIbWrF0Fue2TYCxCfWtbFLXWTw=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E12. Stamp carving and block printing:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003EDid you ever cut a potato in half and cut a shape or design in it to make your own stamp in art class? Making your own stamps \u0026amp; block printing can be as simple as that. Get a potato, an xacto knife, and some paint and you can get going. We also used to get those linoleum blocks that you carved to make stamps with. Carving those blocks is really satisfying.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" data-original-height=\"1066\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhDeyPn3QBpoIcjszvoI4q6aKPW3nWiFTlnJ5Yy-pJfenQS1v4uLNVOPCE6jpT96MlsMZe5cOOV_XapNRNyvXf1qav2GUMTmmdB128Gm6ZObd7v6-PJZWLenV1hA2YG2q3OJY1YZJt27ixgVvdzyWMT76U050zTK31Zw7w3KZIDxDbWYsNF4SHERsknAQ=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E13. Create a signature cocktail, mocktail, or recipe:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003EThis is something I enjoy doing year round but in the winter there seems to be more free time. We aren't as busy trying to work outside until dark finishing a project. Some people have \"house drinks\" where they have one drink (some are with alcohol and some are without) that is their signature drink they make for their guests. You can make fancy simple syrups or make your own ginger ale. The options are limitless. Make this winter be the one where you master your signature house drink! Our \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.heywandererblog.com\/2013\/08\/cocktail-time-sunburn.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESunburn Cocktail\u003C\/a\u003E is super popular and really delicous, but also try out our \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.heywandererblog.com\/2018\/03\/3-ingredient-blood-orange-paloma.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E3-Ingredient Paloma\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.heywandererblog.com\/2017\/08\/magic-lemonade-recipe.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMagic Lemonade\u003C\/a\u003E!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1782\" data-original-width=\"1242\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi9vVLA7KzMiNq2tkzx0iC9aGCN3vB11vxEv3saK1IcavJcNdvNj6fj-EBuFaWa8HDxxyeHSfTvVamMMkdXGe33QegsLcjWIgsmtA4ATDKK-n0FU5PDmohEMNJodNlJeawWMsdK1lmHeYsvIvEDIQLTxorhKduTEdYzwFNpfYqCydQfX39zzR58d2DS0g\/s16000\/Hey%20Wanderer%20Practicing%20a%20Skill%20Chainsaw.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E14. Practice a Skill:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003EWe follow a homesteader named Jessica Sowards of Roots \u0026amp; Refuge and she has a signature phrase, \"turn your waiting room into a classroom.\" While you're waiting for your dreams to come true, learn a skill that will be helpful. Homesteading is a great example of this. A lot of people want acres of lands with pigs, cows, horses, and a big garden. But you can learn to can foods in your apartment. You can learn how to mend your clothes now. You can learn how to bake a loaf of bread. One of the things we get asked all the time is how do we know how to do all the stuff that we do. We have heavily relied on YouTube to learn a lot of skills but more than anything we just try new things. This next week we're going to be changing the alternator on our truck. Have we ever done that before? Nope, but we're gonna try. Learning new skills is great for so many things specifically your confidence \u0026amp; brain.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1269\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEi3I0CZGn8mNCfwVkpPNjTo4zx7iiISxuXk70u0ILja0kS7lebpwdbbjwisMU0JZp6QB0iuijFI7BnSutOpuNee4ELV2kY1T0K0QThtGVORk43tWkITpesl-uhSAPMZhD7MN1YMfgltLVD-4pthU5_mf9WFpdLC4k3uWsSDA_9GXSkVV9m-KjkXramyeg=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E15. Macrame:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003EMacrame was all the rage a few years ago and just like all trends it will come back around. Our old house was full of it! With just a few materials like cotton cord, a wooden dowel, and scissors, you can create beautiful, textured pieces like wall hangings, plant hangers, or throw pillows that add warmth to your home. We made\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.heywandererblog.com\/2018\/08\/diy-boho-tulum-inspired-macrame-swing.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethese macrame swings\u003C\/a\u003E at our old house \u0026amp; people in person and online always loved them!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1080\" data-original-width=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhbXBPQp0pPeAp93wfZaukieO-sFqnF0u7J0L3CU-h5tpnbEad9PwkMph7IO2WNeyJdQcF-kSA_NbeckVoz5O6nvYwMsx13TlVllwCfPwuNSziaiJJ6u2qe8pLKY4NETMA1jTJih9steWQssR23Lnu_61K9_zEMtTlaSga2F2GTTVPt9P4IjLEXEz3MpA\/s16000\/Hey%20Wanderer%20Wire%20Ear%20Cuffs.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E16. Jewelry Making: \u003C\/b\u003EA lot of jewelry projects can be completed in such a short amount of time. It's rather affordable to obtain the supplies, but I will say, the variety of jewelry making supplies out there can be overwhelming. It's best to start with one project and see if you'd like to pursue more jewelry making and go from there. These \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.heywandererblog.com\/2013\/11\/diy-wire-ear-cuffs.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWire Ear Cuffs\u003C\/a\u003E only take a few minutes to make along with some \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4hdoiS4\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewire\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40tu8JB\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epliers\u003C\/a\u003E!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3869\" data-original-width=\"2588\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg-YQf5cqUhhzPFR4niJ91re5Vb1nXwbTgrNBigWs5spxn6uP2s2UYI7C8hpE_UK082kdWm50kpufTU9M_AXSzEfo3bOXrqceHMkwrwMF1JjwaGgN5wCqRkht_4Kf0I_Ff-hU7rKgEPqi8RpE5yN2xJ80GuPiVtgEpu0TkosbgCermoibXyL-XhlZeLrQ\/s16000\/Hey%20Wanderer%20Friendship%20Bracelet.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E17. Friendship Bracelets:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003EYou have come to the right place if you are looking for friendship bracelet inspiration. We have a plethora of friendship bracelet tutorials from years past. Turn on your favorite movie and get to bracelet making! \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.heywandererblog.com\/search?q=friendship+bracelet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EClick this link \u003C\/a\u003Eand scroll your little heart out to find post after post about making different types of friendship bracelets.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe're almost 2 weeks into the New Year but it's not too late to set a goal for yourself, so make finding a hobby you enjoy a goal of yours this year. Or get back to doing a hobby you have enjoyed in the past. Don't get caught up in taking anything too seriously. Let your hobby be fun and relaxing. Thanks for reading!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.heywandererblog.com\/feeds\/4331250352496588752\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.heywandererblog.com\/2025\/01\/the-coziest-winter-hobbies.html#comment-form","title":"16 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/13466209103438745\/posts\/default\/4331250352496588752"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/13466209103438745\/posts\/default\/4331250352496588752"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.heywandererblog.com\/2025\/01\/the-coziest-winter-hobbies.html","title":"The Coziest Winter Hobbies "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Hey Wanderer"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/09668312567628804348"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiRD5HYYH9zCramhqVR8T8Fj6bbB4LAiVnxvAl3hFPXb0n9mclnLp12BHz1HiPCl9_81u0LrWPvmKHxjyfBmGLEui27EjaS5lp-GrlA9F52oPQQzZlx-h0BW1oYrulhDaVtAWInAddFnVN4jU9F9YGtbEuguPRjEG-heB-gwflSZNKbg3zTqnZn6rvvmw\/s72-c\/Hey%20Wanderer%20Watercolor.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"16"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13466209103438745.post-8720485834901380628"},"published":{"$t":"2024-11-10T21:17:00.003-06:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2024-11-10T21:25:54.653-06:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"christmas"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"crafts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"diy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fall"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"halloween"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"holiday"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"home decor"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"DIY Holiday Cordless Lamp Shade"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"4616\" data-original-width=\"3129\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgX2rR7mOHE-Em5fO4RTt0TPtd6cBRSQN4meYczx2WQtuYRb5cp-12xboKX7BS26SC-Rtjn0vnxoPPyiXLsZPHsPxwAH5I9wh3_ECJM5kZU9CXYkwSYQYh2rCq7lH1ZlxYLdZLOdh2MN3SOX1bDrZtEhPqCNR6GtLLa2YB9sXK_9eobmnFA-8HBKmH5Wg\/s16000\/Hey%20Wanderer%20DIY%20Portable%20Lamp%20Shade%20Christmas%20Fall%20IMG_6005.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E*This post contains affiliate links.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI was introduced to this idea by something I saw in a store and I knew I wanted to recreate it for our \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3O6WYs4\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecordless lamp\u003C\/a\u003E. We bought this lamp a couple of years ago because we love the idea of being able to move it around to places where we need it without it needing to be plugged in. If you can make sure to charge it every few days, it'll work great for you! Anyway, this cordless lamp shade is easy and almost free to make and can be changed out every season or holiday.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2981\" data-original-width=\"3975\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhTC1dqGHC9gwaQ6-Oy4jG7GCqJev3pixAn5LDI_QTbkWUOYkKnmEuqw4KU-1DOlY9_ppkRMa2lFDRosYpzWyPGO8RxaEAp6xFuJWj_ZpfuNV21z7_B6ph6mAeY1rk-rpf1x6nML2DqRANHpo5EXW6VoyPF79SdpR8_ByO1CvTJKa710FhYuy1_6aVtQQ\/s16000\/Hey%20Wanderer%20DIY%20Portable%20Lamp%20Shade%20Christmas%20Fall%20IMG_4131.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EAll you need to gather for this project is the stencil, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4erZmEP\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Escrapbook paper\u003C\/a\u003E of your choosing, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40M4MHD\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Escissors\u003C\/a\u003E and some \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YYoYog\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etape\u003C\/a\u003E. You may prefer double sided, but I'll get into that a little later.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1700\" data-original-width=\"3200\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi7gyh1rt5436uDbmuSVWaSUGJ6qvA-fRzyWfwjYCUHK579Nwcs4D1zdZC9rvvVRlAAgy5pFnSVHzwcJkBno05GWc2rSZqUGvxKOZCf1WX-jyHCynHKLhHdh_TA1TGDNNGfs_M7uWALoTVqqWOEM7OTBteNhxwmVKhy_GFQkpUyD5FJQAxCiQI7XavThw\/s16000\/Lamp%20Shade%20Stencil.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThis is the exact stencil I used for our lamp shade and you can just download it\/ save it. The square should measure 1\" x 1\" when printed and it should print across two sheets.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2996\" data-original-width=\"3995\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgOpBcMEumNrM-kVtq7cQRsPT7mUw1ioRzIMLJ77H7U990-OEqYBivPsF3q7LPktyv_0cPT5b8C4Vu577D_BwDQQdxFYSLkUyK9uR-SxRu1qKMljrpC3CfbU5spkcmnEU8klz78Y8vZYv4PnCnX1MGPam7e2ni2Jpt9E6rtcWcMqDoo0rTBuGjsLr7lAg\/s16000\/Hey%20Wanderer%20DIY%20Portable%20Lamp%20Shade%20Christmas%20Fall%20IMG_4133.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EFirst you will need to cut out your stencil. This is the time you will want to make sure the stencil fits around your lamp. You can create your own new stencil based on this one if you need to make it bigger. But if your lamp is smaller, it can just be overlapped.\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"4032\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjV4Dlu721lwIvsbn6kNLTdzzGwwypPMLU0TIj3T_QOp9YaHyBTpL92y0WbEjw5m-HumhJaDp97YD_rGRdWuCqu4_4YALhrFUp-oisaX-2LvM9wCGs7bBELnf01yaOwYwKxf66Jf1BYg-OnzN9GD_7r0CXjY5iNpAcF7rnPv4Au8T97GBQrAUpwaaScdA\/s16000\/Hey%20Wanderer%20DIY%20Portable%20Lamp%20Shade%20Christmas%20Fall%20IMG_4136.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EOnce your stencil is correct, trace it onto your scrapbook paper. If you can get the thicker kind of scrapbook paper that would work better, but any will do. You can even use wrapping paper as I did for a Christmas themed one.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"4032\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhBU70an1KUuUERM21Z52vFr7CMa8L_hKpFXdIQ1TBlOq_q8YxuJQSBdfNMJsJKQwCy8vx0qDfSq40zKvcqAMO50U0LC9SNpN_Np6Qd52oBTP3ISUWovST6U_qt4Hx_mCjSxP8Y4OtDwjOJwI8PG5-WGfNdKWC6OxIbz6Q6DT1BJERTxXkbfUnWjclKKg\/s16000\/Hey%20Wanderer%20DIY%20Portable%20Lamp%20Shade%20Christmas%20Fall%20IMG_4139.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIt should look something like that.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"4032\" data-original-width=\"3024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjzygkMBbcBhNlBJrhU0rw08hUGFWrbYUXZ-s5TFidRn6IXLOChvNdsbHfoJB09WsrMPgO0hoyYQ3tJI7wJPyRF2UUFXdNwxHPohKi8KIBLQlX2fK7oU-Bw3IWHwgdOPUxwI_gVkLPxyoxuGuCQ3myvQaFwTdm3maWJ8uKacYqFAZ9E7nBpSFeRwS50Ug\/s16000\/Hey%20Wanderer%20DIY%20Portable%20Lamp%20Shade%20Christmas%20Fall%20IMG_4141.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWhen you roll up the paper and meet the top edges and the bottom edges it should look like a lamp shade.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"4032\" data-original-width=\"3024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEijSDKU4jREOTZgrj6IsVE-0nRU_Les7bPIvjJ1oUuEWJR2o38YNfsCU2PPh0H9U5ycSbHocVgw3EuyfuybbbyKFAx2o55eCPGWcWJ9TM811hiMgBp50hhZUe3LtcpmiB2bFJYwM9sHITMSdL0Fr2uz6bjFV4YGZ5DZIe-gvOCW3I57bFsLLnfRlAl63A\/s16000\/Hey%20Wanderer%20DIY%20Portable%20Lamp%20Shade%20Christmas%20Fall%20IMG_4142.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EWrap the paper around your lamp shade and tape the edges together. They will overlap a little and that is how it is supposed to be. Just overlap as much as you need to and tape it together. I used a \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YYoYog\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Egift wrapping tape\u003C\/a\u003E that disappears and as you can see, it's almost indistinguishable. I like this over double sided tape because I can cut the tape at the seam and store the shade flat when I want to put it away. If you use double sided tape it would be hard to separate the edges without ripping the paper, but it is possible! Up to you.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"5157\" data-original-width=\"3438\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhubJqazlct1dG0ODU4FNwErUTJVvsXpznV7ZlR3v9guJkuEeW1zqt15CvpnGxYh-yN6Aq7uezGeuB_AIxR2nXCxBi_-nz_0yg2abGg1QXTv9Cb_PpVz9-r2r-qzRQBrPcb3FJBwuynisOq8uSMWyggxBjnWMoMKIdEc5LhexgsLkKpGePktoK9yVAbFg\/s16000\/Hey%20Wanderer%20DIY%20Portable%20Lamp%20Shade%20Christmas%20Fall%20IMG_6000.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAnd you have an adorable lamp adding a nice little touch to each season.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"5104\" data-original-width=\"3403\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi51nkJWDIG8CcHduW4f29sf_QRWE9sGue7lJmNbeOTpID4aUYZMfcjg878oS1gjG7UoTaj3Rzmo4ZqomgBmy4cYfupT9j5LZ33IJ_C1TZaipZ1GUMopZz4ey8YCuJ4C6eM7zC0RQxUB6RpXD2AxHR5fpJ_rtNXWVKL1m9tPx3PEAqKlpe-QSTGWKlb8A\/s16000\/Hey%20Wanderer%20DIY%20Portable%20Lamp%20Shade%20Christmas%20Fall%20IMG_6001.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EBecause we taped the lamp shade to itself, it will lift off very easily from the lamp.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"4673\" data-original-width=\"3088\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj4r7pVr_OMirEqHil-dXtfUUKNN_ZhlAuKua8kjHr0FTg3K-8cLL49sLrhQGX2iydFzQMg7dNGgbzRkKB1fKXFodjnUzyFmAWMWp3sgDclUiEm9V0LfRqDwp-QzJ3KYiEbEL-N1H1gMnaY1ZCoSTPRs-CXy2YVwooIrdamxg7J5pwWE0FYDkARCbQ8vQ\/s16000\/Hey%20Wanderer%20DIY%20Portable%20Lamp%20Shade%20Christmas%20Fall%20IMG_6003.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI decided to make a few of these at the same time so I can have them ready for the next few seasons without having to go into DIY mode every time I want to change the lamp shade.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"4479\" data-original-width=\"2996\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiBC0JElL34CNUekzX1fiXkLbESKOoOFxULb_P_OK8AeRN7oo8mJkmaW6gvla9tALS3OhFJfrGhWZ33A9S073kNHs14n4ukE2DXiYwd67ZTOSWFjHJe0PkdAUDWYIS_UCgokwVeFycedVMK8HkBzzHsouOeMnEi2dz2CDzaPQy8Lrbxsk4fGttRbr1JVQ\/s16000\/Hey%20Wanderer%20DIY%20Portable%20Lamp%20Shade%20Christmas%20Fall%20IMG_6007.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EAnd here is the Christmas plaid one- I love it!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.heywandererblog.com\/feeds\/8720485834901380628\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.heywandererblog.com\/2024\/11\/diy-cordless-lamp-decorative-shade.html#comment-form","title":"7 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/13466209103438745\/posts\/default\/8720485834901380628"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/13466209103438745\/posts\/default\/8720485834901380628"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.heywandererblog.com\/2024\/11\/diy-cordless-lamp-decorative-shade.html","title":"DIY Holiday Cordless Lamp Shade"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Hey Wanderer"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/09668312567628804348"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgX2rR7mOHE-Em5fO4RTt0TPtd6cBRSQN4meYczx2WQtuYRb5cp-12xboKX7BS26SC-Rtjn0vnxoPPyiXLsZPHsPxwAH5I9wh3_ECJM5kZU9CXYkwSYQYh2rCq7lH1ZlxYLdZLOdh2MN3SOX1bDrZtEhPqCNR6GtLLa2YB9sXK_9eobmnFA-8HBKmH5Wg\/s72-c\/Hey%20Wanderer%20DIY%20Portable%20Lamp%20Shade%20Christmas%20Fall%20IMG_6005.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"7"}}]}});