Monday, March 1, 2010

The Upcyler in Country Living's April 2010 Issue

Back in November '09 the craft editor over at Country Living magazine happened upon my blog post about a terrarium I had constructed out of old photo frames. She passed it on to the managing editor and they liked it so much they decided to feature it in the magazine. It's been a great experience working with them. I built two of these at various stages of completion and shipped them to New York for them to photograph and assemble. We worked back and forth to simplify my two full pages of instructions on how to get it just right, there is only so much room in a magazine.

I haven't seen the spread yet but from what I understand it's going to take up two pages in the April issue, so be sure and pick up a copy if you aren't a subscriber. Be sure and let me know if you decide to make one of these, I would love to see photos!




UPDATE: Mrs. Hughes just sent me the link to the Cottage Living DIY project, it popped up on their website today: http://www.countryliving.com/crafts/projects/make-terrarium-0410?click=main_sr

The magazine should hit stands this week.
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18 comments:

  1. Scarlett Scales AntiquesMarch 1, 2010 at 7:46 PM

    CJ, Congrats on the Country Living article. That's awesome!

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  2. Mr. HughesMarch 1, 2010 at 9:52 PM

    Hey thanks! I updated your blog layout tonight, let me know if it looks ok. Thanks for carrying the flowers as well. I just ordered some muslin bags for them that I am going to stencil a logo on, I will drop some off. I think that trick your dad told me for getting the colors to set on the tape measure flowers worked, so I will bring you one of those as well.

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  3. the old white houseMarch 2, 2010 at 6:32 AM

    Congratulations! I can't wait to see the article, and I will have to pass it along to a good friend of mine, he just made a glass house out of old windows for his wife and I'm sure he would appreciate working on a smaller scale! Yours is just lovely. What a great idea, Theresa

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  4. AnonymousMarch 11, 2010 at 10:47 AM

    Nice work Mr. Hughes, this is a great honor! give yourself a pat on the back and hug to your lovely wife from me! :)

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  5. Alicia @ One Rae SisterMarch 11, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    Awesome idea! Congrats on the article, very well deserved! :)

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  6. HelenaMarch 11, 2010 at 12:07 PM

    Wow, it looks great! Your wife sent me over (she is fabulous!).

    And you should probably buy the Poe House.

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  7. KerryMarch 11, 2010 at 12:11 PM

    Mrs Hughes was right...you truly are a find! Love the terrarium and congratulations on the magazine feature. Will have to try and find a copy here in Australia! I do envy you lot!

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  8. UnknownMarch 11, 2010 at 1:14 PM

    Hi, stopping by from Mrs. Hughes' blog. Congratulations on your Country Living feature. I'll be sure to pick it up.
    Oh, and you should really buy her that house ;)

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  9. AnonymousMarch 11, 2010 at 1:48 PM

    This looks so great, what a fantastic accomplishment! Congratulations! Oh and somebody wants a house or something? LOL.
    I also saw what you did for Steph--seriously amazing. You rock!!

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  10. Tarnished RoseMarch 11, 2010 at 3:28 PM

    I love it! Congrats on getting published - how awesome that is. Oh, BTW, Mrs. Hughes sent me over.

    Smiles~
    Marilyn

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  11. ~ ReganMarch 11, 2010 at 8:45 PM

    COngratulations!! This is such a clever idea!

    BTW, Mrs. Hughes strongly suggested when leaving a comment, I should mention that "You should buy her that house." ;) I think you know what that means... lol

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  12. marilynMarch 11, 2010 at 10:46 PM

    Your wife sent me and buy the house...You have a great blog ....putting on my favorites list right now. And showing my husband the terrarium idea...thanks

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  13. UnknownMarch 12, 2010 at 7:43 AM

    Your talented wife sent me over :) I saw your project in CL and thought it was such a great idea!!!!!! Congrats on being in the mag...very cool!

    Looking forward to more of your projects ~

    :) T

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  14. ChristinaMarch 14, 2010 at 7:49 AM

    Love the terrarium! I wanted to let you know that I had the chance to create one this weekend. If you get a chance take a look. I Love it and it was such an easy project with major impact. Look forward to more of your projects.

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  15. Recaptured CharmMarch 15, 2010 at 11:57 AM

    Congratulations!! What an amazing project to have featured in one of the best magazines ever! I think I'll put that on my short list of things I must do. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  16. ~ ReganMarch 15, 2010 at 1:21 PM

    Just saw it in print- pg. 62! Congrats again!

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  17. the upcyclerMarch 15, 2010 at 1:24 PM

    Thanks everyone for the kind words, I appreciate it!
    ~The Upcycler

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  18. KatieMarch 28, 2010 at 10:31 PM

    This is amazing! I just saw it on One Pretty Thing and started following your blog :)

    -Katie
    moremisadventures.blogspot.com

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