Monday, October 19, 2009

glittered tabletop chandelier

have you seen these beauties in the Halloween Martha Mag?
they are amazing, right?
also, very expensive.
like $100-$200 expensive
I decided to try to make a mini knock- off.
this one is about 10" high
not quite as elaborate,
but cost me about $4
( I had everything but the glitter)
Make a few to set on a buffet or use as a centerpiece
and you can make the same spooky statement
I just used white cardstock and cut it out
I then used a sponge brush and brushed on Elmer's glue
and sprinkled Martha's onyx glitter on top.
I cut each piece, one from top to middle
the other from bottom to middle,
and put them together.
I did have to add hot glue in the cuts to hold it together.
does this make any sense?
hopefully.
tips to make your own:
use something thicker, maybe cardboard or foam core board
(mine is a little wobbly)
paint your paper/cardboard black before glittering
(I didn't, so it took about 3 coats of glitter to cover that white paper!)
I'm going to attempt a chandelier sometime in the future,
maybe for miss A's first bday party,
I'm thinking hot pink!

If you would like the template I made
leave me a comment with your email and I will send you the PDF

Here is more Halloween decor for you to enjoy!
all you need is a wood wreath form (got mine at Michael's)
I then spray painted it black,
hot glued on some mini pumpkins,
and added a black bow to my wreath hanger.
super easy!
head on over to ASPTL for more great ideas!

23 comments:

  1. I LOVE that wreath! LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! I'm copying the idea ASAP!

    <3

    Rachelle

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  2. So cute! I am especially loving your wreath. Adorable. Stop by when you get the chance :).

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  3. Ok... I LOVE the pumpkin wreath!! That is so darn cute... one of the cutest I have seen!!
    ~Whitney

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  4. I have seen a few different versions of the little pumpkin wreath around the web. Yours is TOO cute! Love it! I love that you created your own chandies too. :)

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  5. Did you just make the template yourself? So much talent!

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  6. That is adorable ... I can't believe you made it. I love your idea of doing a hot pink one ... what a great party centerpiece! I'd love the template - my email is rdukes@live.com.

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  7. That wreath is AWESOME! (And the chandelier is super cute too!)

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  8. Wow both those projects are wonderful, thanks for sharing.

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  9. Great ideas! I love the chandeliers and the pumpkin wreath! Thank you for the inspiration!

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  10. Awesome! I love when people can knock off those over priced but still amazing things from Martha!

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  11. I love your table top chandelier. Can you please send me the template and what did you use to cut it out. Thanks steph1lennox@yahoo.com

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  12. hi,there?
    im Anease from South Korea.
    im working for kindergarten.
    These days we're decorating our kindergarten.
    i wanted to find paper chandelier template, but i couldn't.
    i tried to make many times, but not good ㅠㅠ.
    if you don't mind, may i have chendelier template?
    my e-mail is iloveanease@hotmail.com
    thank you~♥

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  13. Hello, I love your black chandelier! If you could send me the templates. My little girl would be so happy to make it with me. Thank you! bluegrassca@rogers.com

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  14. If you still have the pdf i'd love to try this. My email is robertsbutterfly at msn dot com. Thanks!

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  15. I know this is a an old post, but if you still have that template, I would love it! aguest7223@pointloma.edu
    thanks!

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  16. I love your chandelier design, its the very best I have seen! Please send me the template, if you can, thank you so much!
    jcurly74@yahoo.com

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  17. I love your chandelier! If you could send me the templates. My email is annie_dec20@yahoo.com. I am preparing a Brave party for my girl and I want to have some special decoration.
    Thanks!!

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  18. I would love the floor and the hanging chandelier template please. cchatman77@gmail.com

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