This is what I started with:
The second stenciled image, a $5 black frame (11x13) from Walmart, and a piece of cotton batting.
I removed the glass from the frame and used the mat to cut a thick piece of cardboard the same size.
Next make a sandwich--cardboard, batting, fabric. I was going to staple this, but the staples poked through the front, so a little duct tape worked just as well. Tape it all down nice and tight.
Put that whole thing into your frame. I used a little more duct tape and a couple staples at this point to help the back stay tightly closed.
Oooh...look how pretty!
But what is it we've made?
Why, a chandelier for your chandelier earrings, of course!
I'm going to hang this in my closet to hang all my earrings from, and hopefully bring a little organization to that mess!!! (This is why you're seeing a picture of it in front of the window--NOT in my closet. Trust me, the internet is not ready for a picture of my closet)
Although, the more I look at it, I think it's REALLY cute, and may look just as good hanging in the room! (even though my OCD side desperately wants to hang the earringS symetrically...like a real chandelier!)
Okay, that's two down! Two projects from my chandelier stencil! (why do I sound like the Count? TWO! TWO projects done! AH AH AH!!!)
Linking up to these parties:
Show and Tell @ Blue Cricket Design
Wednesday Boardwalk Bragfest @ Bobbypins Boardwalk
Idea Sharin Wednesday @ Women Who Do It All
Make It Yours Day @ My Backyard Eden
Penny Pinching Party @ The Thrifty Home
Also:
Like the rest of blogland, I'm well aware of what today is~~April 7, exactly one year since little Madeline Spohr died. As I sit here in bed snuggling my own 17 month old, (the same age Maddy was when she passed) I think of her family. Yes, Heather, we do hold our children a little tighter when we think of all you've endured. My thoughts are with the family.
LOVE THIS PROJECT. Thank you so much for linking to the Boardwalk Bragfest. Your idea is clever and creative and turned out great!
ReplyDeleteI love this! I'm crazy about chandeliers and this is a wonderful idea!
ReplyDeleteComing over from Blue Cricket Design and a happy new follower!
Jeanine
@Jan--Thanks so much--for both comments :0P Duct tape is great, isn't it? hehehe
ReplyDelete@Jeanine--Thanks you! Always happy to have a new follower!
Beautiful idea! Great project. Duct tape fixes ANYTHING! LOL
ReplyDeleteFabulous idea, and I love that you have jewelery hanging from it! Looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteI like the added dangles - just what the chandelier needed!
ReplyDelete@Sherri--i heart duct tape...hey, do I feel a new blog coming on??? ;oP
ReplyDelete@shannon--thanks so much! hopefully this will help me be more organized! (hope springs eternal!!)
@kim--its what makes a chandelier a chandelier, right? Thanks for visiting!
It turned out great! I love freezer paper stenciling.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up to Make it Yours Day!
I have always wante dto try the freezer paper stenciling. Stop by the Sunday Showcase party if you have a chance - I Love the chandelier print - super fab!
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