After yesterdays storms all over Tennessee I thought my project would be on the way to Oz right now.
We had hail and high winds, even tornadoes touching down everywhere. I was in the closet (my safe place) with my dog (who has very bad breathe) and a helmet (just in case). The whole time I was thinking, "Please don't let the chandelier blow away or worse yet fall on the glass table below." I know sad right?
I have been wanting to do this project for a long time and finally got the chance to do it this weekend.
I started with an old brass chandelier. One nobody wanted and a trusty can of spray paint! I gutted the wires and began to paint it in a pistachio color.
Notice the cups are off of it. I am painting them separately and then I will glue them on.
You can see them on the left.
When dry I used Gorilla Glue to secure cups in place.
These will be my candle holders.
When finished I hung it from the tree outside. It needed a little bling so I bought some beads and strung them to hang like little crystals. I added a beaded Christmas ornament to the bottom.
And no witches with black and white stockings were harmed! lol
Now I have to work on the table under it!
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33 comments:
that turned out BEAUTIFULLY!!! I'm in Knoxville and we had some pretty wild weather here yesterday and last night as well....love your chandelier :):)
The chandelier looks great...love the color!!! Great job!!! Glad you made it safely through the storms!
Oh you just gave me a great idea for a bird feeder!! I love this idea. I know just the spot I would hang one.
Have a great day =0)
I wish I had a spot to hang one but all my trees are too far away from my house.
I love the color you chose and the bling is a great touch. I would like to see a night time photo too.
Very cute, love the color. I'm sure you will enjoy it:)
Okay, I've walked by WAY too many of these in the thrift stores! Beautiful choice of color! Did you use a special spray paint to stand up to the weather and adhere to the metal?
Wow, that turned out so beautiful! What a creative idea! Thanks for the kind words on my blog! I'm YOUR newest follower!
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Totally awesome! I need a new Chandy for outside.
I love this and I have the same exact chandy that I have painted over and over and over! You'll love it! Mine is currently hanging in my front yard and has bird nests on it instead of candles.
Enjoy!
Daneen, I love this idea! I have been looking around for a chandelier for our front porch. It never occurred to me to just paint one! Thanks so much for this idea and I hope you enjoy yours. (I know what you mean about doggy breath!)
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love your chandelier and your blog!
blessings
deborah
I love it! The green and the beads really make it! Glad you made it through the storms.
i love it!!! i want one of these! i know what i'm gonna search for on craigslist! thanks for sharing this at my party!
This turned out so great! Now to find a chandy and fix it up. Love it.
I found your post through Domestically Speaking. LOVE the chandelier :-)
very charming!
Love this! I've been needing a chandelier for my porch. Hmmmmmm. . .
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I did a project with almost the exact same chandelier this week! That turned out very cool, and I love the color.
Great job! I just bought a pineapple chandy yesterday... hmmm you got me thinking!
Amber @ barbwired
This is great! I did one about a week ago in white and pink and love it. And it only cost me like $2. I love fab on the cheap!
I just love the chandelier outside. Also the color is great
I have had one hanging in my tree for about 4 years now with long prisms
I found you on Betond The Pickett Fence
Janice
An outdoor chandi, how fun! Thanks so much to linking up to Beyond The Picket Fence.
that is awesome. Looks so fabulous!
i featured you this week!!!
I love this....Just had my hand on a chandelier this morning that I placed in the hallway to take to the basement...Maybe I should get it back out...Great Job...Looks Fabulous...
What a fun idea! Good luck with OMTWI!
Very Clever! Thanks for auditioning for American Crafter- good luck:)
Gorgeousness!! Thanks for auditioning for OMTWI!!
Love how this turned out! We have a huge oak that is begging for a chandalier just like this! Thanks for sharing! Saw you over at the American Crafter auditions! Best of luck to you!
It looks great I found one last year at a church yard sale for $5. We sprayed ours black and used it for my daughters wedding under our birch tree chuppa(sp) it was beautiful and made such a statement for hardly any money. Now she enjoys it in her backyard.
Hi! I just featured this on my site. Sorry I don't have a 'featured' button yet -- still working on it but I wanted to let you know anyway! http://mywonderfullymade.blogspot.com/2011/06/outdoor-lighting-fun.html
LOVE IT!!! i'd love one like this!
cheryl x
Oh I love it!! I just found this on My Wonderfully Made. I just finished a redo myself here on a chandy http://cedarhillranch.blogspot.com/2011/11/my-shabby-chandy-unplugged.html
Love yours and the color pops. Maybe I need to add some bling to mine too.
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