DIY-ing home trends! (checkered rug and mushroom lamp)

[@darcidrzewiecki3776]

imagine how much Google could change the world if they became a 1% for the planet member like so many reputable sustainable brands. they could literally save the world.

[@darcidrzewiecki3776]

sustainability queens thesorrygirls convince them

[@kaileymo]

The fact that any billionaire/corporation could immediately and noticeably make global changes for the better but they all choose not to gives me an ulcer 🫠

[@pw4075]

They should d be commended for offering an eco friendly alternative route that we can ALL make use of so that EVERYONE can choose to do their part.

[@bonesonstones1]

@@pw4075 the general public aren't the ones able to make the impact necessary, this is on the giant corps. From your picture you're old enough to not have to worry about what happens to our planet, so I get it. But your comment is so misguided.

[@pw4075]

@@bonesonstones1 Age has nothing to do with how people care for our planet; I have lived a sustainable life style for more years than you have probably lived. If we each do our part, we can certainly make a significant impact. What is misguided is expecting a company to do it for us. We need to take personal responsibility for how we live ourselves.

[@elliekelley8758]

The fact that Becky’s shirt was blurred makes me SO curious what band tee google wanted covered😂

[@madisonpascoe3820]

I'm pretty sure it's a Led Zeppelin tee

[@anabeladelgado4109]

I came here just to comment that

[@deadlyNightshade789]

It's Led Zeppelin

[@bonesonstones1]

Oh, interesting! Why would they want Led Zeppelin covered?! 🤔

[@rymmmmm]

@@bonesonstones1 copyright?

[@elizabetheastman2127]

love the lamp technique so so clever thats one of the easiest diy's I've ever seen very eager to try for myself. Would love to see you guys try to diy the moss rug that's popular right now as well.

[@TheSorryGirls]

Ohhh that's an idea!!🥰🥰

[@Girasse]

Would LOVE to see a moss rug diy!!

[@luciaplesko]

Is Becky getting more and more professional with each diy episode?? I mean the spray painting and the rug glue and textile?? Just come on!!!

[@CurrieGOAT]

You already know the rug was my fave 💖

[@kaileymo]

@@naomil504 The had a collab last year (I think?) Becky made a tiger rug

[@landonhall8305]

I feel like a paint roller on a pole would've done a really good job pressing in the backing on that rug

[@brookeworm18]

That star lamp thing is hilarious! Can you guys see who can thrift the best Met Gala outfit?

[@emilyflavell1658]

Commenting to boost, this sounds fun

[@deelite1007]

Great idea!

[@cherylmiller732]

It is actually from Sweden tradition for Christmas in window to light it out .

[@Greutskol]

the star lamp is a nordic thing, we hang them in windows at christmas time! That one wasnt very cute tho haha so no loss imho :D

[@TheSorryGirls]

haha that's so good to know, thanks!😊❤️

[@catlova567]

Is there a cost breakdown for the checkered rug? Specifically the glue and fabric backing. Seems like a question to answer for buy vs diy.

[@simonedevigny]

They listed those in the description. Looks like $46 for the tape, glue, and fabric assuming you have the other tools

[@ShittyShittyGameGang]

​@@simonedevigny 😮 doesn't sound awful to me, can you just imagine the custom rugs you could make, I mean it doesn't have to be checkered. thanks for sharing the cost 🖤

[@Megan-vn3yt]

@@ShittyShittyGameGang yep. Saw another youtuber take two rugs and use it to make a flower rug. Looked really cute.

[@Aster_Risk]

​@@simonedevigny That's a much better price for those of us who can't throw down 300 bucks on a large area rug.

[@Rocannee]

The lamp is so cute but I wished she offered a more stable solution other than placing the bowl on top. I feel like I would knock it down in a week lol

[@skylarhoney2775]

mush lamp is no match for a cat

[@rachelschwartz3731]

Or maybe some foamy air dry clay around the top of the vase for a more snug fit…and or a circle of clay or hot glue inside the bowl that is smaller than the diameter of the vase. Since there wasn’t much light coming through the bowl anyway it shouldn’t be too visible

[@zp5016]

My thoughts to fix that were to either make a craft foam circle thats a bit bigger than circumference of the outside of the vase and glue it to the top to add some stability, or in sorry girls fashion... Hot glue a circle thats a bit bigger than the circumference of the vase 😂

[@alicebirch3868]

I thought to flip the vase the other way up, and use a diamond bit dremel to notch out a bit for the cable, so the bottom of the lamp is open to access the bulb, then glue the bowl to the vase!

[@y0utuberculosis]

you could glue it on, or maybe put some kind of rubber bumpers to keep it in place if you still want to be able to take the top off!

[@emilydenny8991]

That spray paint job was SATISFYING!! Dang, what a beautiful DIY and I love the funky orange color, it really made this one.

[@TheSorryGirls]

Yess the orange was such a good choice, you should try it for yourself!😊

[@moda78z]

Becky, in Sweden we use the star light from advent onwards. We hang them in our windows. They come in different shapes, colors and sizes 😃👍. They light up the dark winter days and nights 😍

[@elizabethevanskiikka2184]

It is also a popular holiday decor piece in Finland too

[@gradyvandenbosch]

@@elizabethevanskiikka2184 And in the Netherlands!

[@cruelaz]

@@elizabethevanskiikka2184 i love when people but them out in germany aswell make the dark grey city winter nights so much better

[@applescruff1679]

And in Germany too. I love them! Also I have one that has a neutral color so it hangs 365 days a year in my living room 😊

[@Seiferboi]

Same in Denmark. Denmark also uses hearts, especially during Christmastime.

[@waxon7109]

Am I the only one that's curious if she washed the rugs? They looked kind of dirty and she was laying on them 😳

[@wRandomnessroXw]

Don’t think so and now with the glue I wonder if it’s washable even 🤢

[@jenniferjones5025]

I was waiting for her to say "first step is to steam the rugs" and she...just...didn't...do...that 🤮 so gross!

[@lauras4472]

The rugs were new, weren’t they?

[@carolynnewberger38]

I’d love a future update on how stable it is and how visible the chords end up being. Both of these projects are things I’ve wanted to work on but let my ignorance stop me. Thanks for sharing!

[@kategamgee]

Becky girl, big props on both these diys! You ladies keep me inspired to live thrifty. That Google eco route feature is super cool, didn't know about it but will be using it for future trips!

[@TheSorryGirls]

Thank you! So glad you will be using this feature as well❤️❤️

[@SanamGoli]

Spray painting glass from the inside is SUCH a good hack to give new life to glass items without using baking soda lol 😂 love it!!!

[@lauraalston4910]

I’m really curious to know how durable the rug turns out to be. Like, are there any issues vacuuming it or pushing furniture over it or anything like that

[@SmallwoodHomestead]

I have cats, and I was just wondering how it holds up to pets.

[@Angie1552]

I have just duct taped two rugs together and haven't had any problems with it. 🤷‍♀️

[@amara560]

Yes! Also grime and dust in the cracks?

[@amara560]

@@KrispyKebab I think all the rug cleaning videos on KZbin would disagree with you 😅

[@lawson56]

Love both of these. Think I will try making the lamp and use a remote tap light.

[@TheSorryGirls]

Yess that is a great idea!! 👍👍

[@lutfiyyatimol]

Omg Love Love Love the lamp! However, just wondering if the cylindrical vase will scratch the paint off the inside of the bowl? If so, maybe we could glue a strip of rubber or sponge on the top edge of the cylindrical vase to protect the inside of the bowl?

[@lillycontreras21]

Everything inside me is screaming “WHY NOT A COW PRINT RUG???😢“ those colors would have been perfect!😇

[@ifinicle]

Because those are sooooo 2012... BUT, I'm with ya on this one! 😄

[@deadlyNightshade789]

ngl the sponsorship is a bit much in this one 😬 doesn't really feel natural and the ledzep censoring is ridiculous? I get the rug glue but like. that's literally a band (a dead one at that, too), not a brand. wtf Google 😅 edit: the diy's turned out great as always, good job! (didn't want to end on a negative note 😅)

[@margaretcathcart2953]

can’t believe google made y’all blur out all of those logos

[@spoap]

ikr I was thinking the same!

[@sandrakicklighter2735]

I watched the video excited to learn how you were going to drill the hole in the glass to pass it through. And then you didn't. Not a fan of the wire coming out of the top, but maybe that's just me. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE finding out about the specific carpet tape, glue, etc. I had no clue so that was a huge help, thanks! I have a jute rug I love, and red wine got spilled on it. Hiding the stain under a bed right now but really wanted to use it in another room. Now I might try actually doing a decorative insert and just cut out the stain.

[@HarvestLuna]

Same. I was pretty sure she was going to use a diamond drill bit for this but was curious if she would use another option. A diamond drill bit is fairly inexpensive $10-20 USD at your local hardy store. You can also use the bit to cut holes in pots for drainage.

[@waxon7109]

You could use battery operated bulbs? Maybe 🤷‍♀️?

[@originalseason]

Even string lights with a remote could have been a good option if you didn't want to drill into glass.

[@elem382]

Or use the vase upside down (without painting the base so more light can pass through)

[@debbiegodinez2119]

You would just use a special glass drill bit on the glass white the glass needs to be wet and or kept under a small stream of water while you slowly drill through the glass

[@MyWayofEverything]

Simple upgrades to the lamp would be to drill a hole with a drill bit intended for glass to make the cord come out the bottom and either attach the bowl and vase with glue or add that squishy drawer liner to the bowl to keep it from being glass on glass and so the bowl doesn’t fall off center so easily. Great DIYS! 100% making both myself!

[@jayderoost7187]

I agree! Maybe a puck light could be inserted instead? idk if it would be bright enough but it would remove all the wires! :)

[@sarahwenger4479]

@@jayderoost7187 maybe multiple puck lights? One on the bottom of the base and one on the “bottom” (now at the top) of the bowl?

[@pixxie3]

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[@helenm1085]

You could just turn the vase upside down if you wanted the cord to come out the bottom... But you might need some kind of base though cause otherwise it would be much less stable (You'd also want to make sure you didn't spray paint the bottom of the vase so light could come through). I'd just be concerned that drilling into a vase would break it!

[@Gelime_]

@@helenm1085 the cord coming out the bottom would make the bottom of the vase tilt

[@puaala93]

Becky officially made the mushroom lamp relevant for me 👏🏽👏🏽

[@swooshiiwooshii]

Why does it feel like everything is blurred?

[@thequeercrafter]

Some brands ask that other brand names be blurred out/hidden in sponsored videos (this one is sponsored by Google)

[@nope2075]

You should always wear your craft/paint/work clothes when you do projects like this. Clothes you don’t care about. I know you want to look cute, but why risk a nice outfit? And why would you wear a tshirt you have to blur out? Y’all should really watch that bc it’s annoying to have half the screen blurred.

[@TamarLitvot]

Love the lamp! As someone who actually lived through the 70s as a young adult, I don’t share Becky’s fondness for those colors, but her painting was so smooth and the light inside makes the orange more golden so I really like the way it looks. I like the rug but it would be good to know how it holds up. Wonder if a stiffer backing would keep it together longer.

[@Ddrhl]

And I don't think I would want to clean it.

[@jaybee4118]

I think leaving the tape on was a mistake, it means the glue wasn’t going into most of the rug backing or the loops on the top. It wouldn’t need a stiffer backing, just something actually adhered to the actual rug, not the tape.

[@hannahofhorror]

@@jaybee4118 I don't know that she'd have been able to remove the tape to apply the rug glue without the pieces shifting, considering they are 4x4 inches

[@hannahofhorror]

@@jaybee4118 Also remember that the rugs already have their own backing, so it may not be as necessary for the glue to pick up those loops.

[@javabeanstudio]

Do all these companies that make creators blur stuff in their videos even realize it just makes us all MORE interested in whatever it was?? Like, I wouldn't have thought twice about the brand of rug glue or what band was on Becky's tee until they insisted it get blurred.. it's just silly.

[@cco5539]

I don't support that you are claiming that you DIY totally sustainable and then linking to buy a new fabric on AMAZON... come on... AMAZON! That's greenwashing Influencer style I guess😜

[@mypawfectfamily]

I love how you incorporate sponsorships, I always feel like I learn something new and I appreciate that it always fits with the theme of the video!

[@emilymao]

LOVE the martini glass decor in the background of the vid (the one with the olive decoration inside 💕)

[@elizabethmariethomas5807]

i’ve been dying to get one of those!! they’re soooooo cute

[@caia-moon]

Love the video, love the makes! One bit of constructive criticism though, I would say maybe avoid wearing shirts you have to blur out in post because I found it so distracting 😅 that’s all! Rest of the video was great 🥰

[@marctee12]

loved how these turned out . i think if you could’ve had the bowl sit slightly above the base and painted to inside white or metallic on top of the orange it would’ve allowed for the light to reflect out a bit . but otherwise 👌🏽👌🏽

[@cassandra2766]

The vase is amazing but I was SO distracted by all the blurred things. So much censoring. Could barely focus.

[@kayannamartin1092]

wtf is the point of blurring beckys shirt? thats so annoying

[@mrsfarrellforever]

Am I on crack or are some things in this video blurred out? If so does anyone know why? I get why it’s normally done but I’ve never seen it on KZbin before.

[@allysonwalker7591]

Laughing that the google sponsorship really made you blur out Led Zepplin on Becky’s shirt!

[@leahfarrar7062]

I commend any efforts to decrease Greenhouse Gas Emissions. It is important to note that animal agriculture is responsible for more emissions than all transportation combined. Another great step in the right direction is through what we eat. Every day we vote with what we choose to eat. Go vegan!

[@jesswueb9505]

whats with the new blurring of things (like product names and beckys shirt)? is that because of google or an always thing?

[@Jj85741]

Feeing icky about having other peoples rugs, I wished you cleaned it first?

[@Dalestair]

Was anyone else really distracted by the blurred text on Becky's shirt the whole video?

[@katiehnewman]

Love it. But Becky's top being blurred out the whole time really messed with my eyes 😟

[@Smataba]

why is the glue bucket blurred when she said the product name, also her led zeppelin t shirt too?

[@Jackisafanofstarwars]

Super random but Becky I was watching friends the other night and your martini lamp is in joey and chandlers apartment on a side table at one point! I was like ohh thats Becky’s lamp that I absolutely love haha 😂 just a cool fact can’t remember what episode but I’m sure it was season 7

[@sammybailey446]

The blue on Becky’s shirt was really distracting.

[@RebeccaABeaudoin]

really couldn't find things that didn't need to be blurred

[@jamalrana8504]

The lamp seems so easy but it’s so beautiful 😭

[@TheSorryGirls]

It's the best of both worlds!😊

[@Noah-fj4op]

Why are they blurring out so much in this video?

[@oliverlicking6659]

Hi y'all! Would you mind trying out the tiktok hack I keep seeing? It's where you take inexpensive fabric and a liquid starch from the hardware store to make your own removable wallpaper. The claim is, that you can take it with you and reapply at in a new apartment. I would love a video where y'all try it out

[@evlash721]

You’re so talented Becky and I love your videos! It is KILLING me that you didn’t carpet clean the second-hand rugs from strangers though; there isn’t really a way to clean them now without messing up the glue!

[@madelineadamson9249]

Girl have you heard of buses? Those weren't huge rugs, you could have definitely found a bus route if you are so concerned about carbon emissions. I'm pretty sure Google shows bus times too...

[@loz9054]

Google really out here insisting on the blurr? XD

[@prateekshahemraj5055]

The Paper star is a Christmas decoration. we put it outside our homes (preferably as high as possible) symbolizing the Star of Bethlehem..

[@m.a.g.g.o]

I love the lamp!! It’d be so cute to make one look like an actual mushroom. 🍄

[@sandyhumissouri5131]

Paint white, use circle stickers, paint red...this was definitely a flash game

[@JS-rv3fg]

Does anyone cringe thinking about what’s in those used carpets?! 😷Sorry I’m a huge germaphobe

[@saragoose]

You can get carpet blades for utility knives - they're hooked and make cutting carpet easier and a bit safer!

[@byjovecannibalcove]

why did she need to blur out the led zeppelin shirt?

[@biancajingles2690]

Looking beautiful as always Becky ❤️

[@lindsaynicole8967]

Does anyone know why she needed to blur out her shirt? Are they going to get copyrighted for wearing a led zeppelin shirt? Or demonetized??

[@bbasmdc]

Love the mushroom lamp. I think one of the most valuable and enjoyable things about this type of video is figuring out how you would do it differently. But without seeing the original inspiration I doubt I'd have ever thought of trying something like this. Thank you!

[@makenziemay5449]

Not trying to be rude so don't think I am but did you wash the rugs before cutting them? Just curious I'm guessing you did but idk

[@angry_ant]

Ohh, it's an adventstar! In Sweden it's part oxth christmasdekor.

[@Louviathan]

The only thing is I would’ve deep cleaned the two rugs before cutting :/

[@mollysequoia7127]

You could’ve just put some fabric dye in squares on the white rug

[@sujithajose7823]

Star light is a Christmas star. We hang them up at start of advent and remove them on Epiphany day.

[@Meekavintage]

totally thought she would take a rug backing and glue all the pieces down on it with strong adhesive ?

[@Seiferboi]

I have a feeling the shirt has some logo on it or something. When I was on a movie set, we had to make sure our clothing had no logos, otherwise we had to change into something different before we could go on camera. That was an awesome experience because I got to hang out and work with Dermot Mulroney and a few other Hollywood actors/actresses!

[@marybanspach4056]

I was thinking that you could make a couple of throw pillows to match the rug. That first square you showed, would match well

[@cameronvkl7905]

Holy CRAP. That mushroom lamp is SO GOOD BECKY. It looks “real.” I’m in love. And I’m so glad you did orange!

[@madisonlarue2343]

I love how the beginning checkered rug photo was actually taken in Becky's house 😂 Everything turned out amazing!!! Love it!

[@Darenim]

Well you've got good eyes :o

[@ImCrossingYouInStyle]

I noticed that too!!! Wonder if Google wanted the original image to be swapped out 🤔

[@tutolsson3590]

Paper lantern thing??? 😅😅❤️ All my fellow Scandinavian queens - hit like 🎄🎅🏼

[@linementos]

I was shocked she didn't know what it was. I thought everyone had it up during Christmas...

[@baby.seadogs]

Fun diys, but found the blurring distracting :/

[@emigem13]

Thought the first step would be cleaning them 😭

[@grethellacevedo860]

I’ve been wanting a mushroom lamp like that for so long, but they either cost an arm and a leg or it’s sold out 😭 I’m definitely trying that diy!

[@sarahthequeen1]

I knew it was a Led Zeppelin tee because I have seen her wear it.

[@GymGirl88]

Love the lamp and the rug! You might want to add some kind of foam around the top of the vase so the wire doesn't scratch your gorgeous paint job on the bowl. And it will keep it from clinking if it gets jostled

[@thwalkdiotwalk]

The blurring, whyyyyyyy

[@Junk_Draw3r]

ugh the shirt blur hurts

[@lassi8205]

9:34 why is Becky's shirt blurred out?🤔

[@rosey_ie]

The rug project seems pretty labour intensive, and over-complicated 😬 Did you consider dyeing the light coloured rug, or bleaching the dark coloured one, to achieve the check? Feels like it might be a more time and cost effective method?

[@moda78z]

Both the lamp and rug turned out so freaking cool!

[@kaetmcgee5258]

I am upgrading to a bigger apartment with my fiancé (we finally have a townhouse, no upstairs neighbors!) and I can’t wait to re-binge all the TSG content so I can make my new space amazing! Y’all have the best budget friendly ideas. Love from Philly!

[@skylarhoney2775]

i want to make a mossy crazy rug now that i know i just need tape glue fabric and more glue and not any tufting skills

[@JL11775]

Both items turned out great! Love love the lamp! The color is perfect. Well done Becky 👏👏

[@olliejilliangil8382]

I know this was a Googled sponsored video so it had to be “normal” I guess, but I know we all would have loved some Austin shenanigans during the rug glueing. Am I right? 😃

[@EdwinaCL]

Becky, you are always so good doing research and your DIYs are so awesome!

[@hannahsmith9130]

Love both of these, I think the rug would be even cleaner if you shaved the top of it so it was all one length

[@luanacastro4203]

why is becky's shirt censored lol?

[@lanakatic1843]

Im curious about your censored shirt 😆

[@randiclassen3590]

I draw the line at thrifting rugs 🤢🤢

[@DoctoralCollegeDebs]

I love your content and really enjoyed this video. I loved the mushroom lamp, and I can remember them from my childhood in the 1970s. As an aside, as I grew up in the 70s does that make me mid century modern? :-)

[@TamarLitvot]

Nope - mid century modern predates you by at least 10 years. OTOH, if you have tapered slanted legs….

[@DoctoralCollegeDebs]

@@TamarLitvot 😁👍

[@eightduckies]

Why is beckys shirt blurred out?

[@camcamillefolks]

The lamp you made is stunning. It looks like an expensive designer lamp

[@MeredithHagan]

I love the blurring on Becky’s shirt when it is still absolutely obvious that it’s Zeppelin. She has the best personal aesthetic. 🧡

[@margarettekanealii4101]

Yes reuse, recycle as much as possible

[@Aigra]

Just put some tape over a logo if you don't want to show it for whatever reason ... much less annoying for the viewers.

[@Kennylovessandwiches]

I doubt she knew ahead of time that all those things would be blurred. Otherwise, she would have just chosen another shirt. The sponsor (Google) likely required them to blur all logos when they sent over the finished video for their approval.

[@EdwinaCL]

I also like how you narrate and explain your steps and thoughts.

[@celandine280]

so envious that you own the martini lamp. it’s in my dreams at night🍸

[@FangToh]

Beckyyyyy, please please please put empty bottles into your boots to preserve its shape! I die a little every time I see it lie there like that