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Annie,
Get your
Glue Gun

There is no need to spend a ton of money on those beautiful glass domes you may have seen in the Living Room. With a little natural inspiration, you can make your own. Check out my first D.I.Y. video below for some ideas to get you started. Start simple and work yourself up to decoupaging like the pros.

“You must do
the thing
which you think
you cannot do.”
—Eleanor Roosevelt

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SUPPLIES YOU MIGHT NEED: Domes: It doesn't get easier than glassdomes.com—starting at around $10.
Glue: There's lots of options, but I like Mod Podge—maybe it's the name that gets me. Posters or Wrapping paper: These make great decoupage material. Here's a great butterfly one at amazon.com or recycle something you have. Wire Stems: Available at any floral supply house or here at save-on-crafts.com. I find 18 guage works best. Butterflies (of course): butterfliesandthings.com has an amazing collection that you can browse by species name, origin, and even wingspan.

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Our first DIY video shows the many things you can do with some simple items and a couple of glass domes. We hope it will inspire you to do some DIY of your own! VIDEO BY EVAN ROBERTSON

<span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">If you want to skip the DIY and go straight to the BUY, e-mail Dawn at <a href="mailto:epiphanynyc@aol.com?subject=Laura Day told me about your glass domes for sale" style="color: rgb(177, 149, 58);">epiphanynyc@aol.com</a> for pricing information and availability.</span>


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If you want to skip the DIY and go straight to the BUY, e-mail Dawn at epiphanynyc@aol.com for pricing information and availability.

<span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">John Derian is the KING of decoupage. His decoupage plates, wall hangings, and paperweights are sold around the country.Â <span _fck_bookmark="1" style="display: none;">Â </span>Â If you're not familiar with his work, check it out Â <a href="http://www.johnderian.com" style="color: rgb(177, 149, 58);" target="_blank">www.johnderian.com</a>.</span>


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John Derian is the KING of decoupage. His decoupage plates, wall hangings, and paperweights are sold around the country. If you're not familiar with his work, check it out www.johnderian.com.