This picture originally came from this blog all about making craft genius out of dollar store finds. She made this beautiful chandelier out of a dollar store hanging planter and mardis gras beads. Using only hot glue, wire, spray paint and creativity. When I read it, it looked like a fairly simple project. So I began collecting the materials which, by the way, in September is not easy.
I followed the directions to the letter, but I had some difficulty. First off, she suggests spray painting the planter and the beads first. I did that, but it's actually a lot harder to keep them dry when they're not hanging, and to put them through all the holes and wires without the paint rubbing off. If I had to do it over, I would wait until it was completely constructed before I whipped out my spray paint. Secondly, I would not have hot glued the necklaces all at once, this proved to be a total nightmare weaving them through, up and over.
I did find that her suggestion of hanging the basket throughout the process was a valid one. It really helped me put it all together. Here are the stats:
1 wire planter- $1
6 packages of beads- $6
spray paint- $9 (totally could have used cheaper kind, and less cans, but I didn't)
wire-on hand
hot glue- on hand
Total hours, messing up, painting, re-painting and getting the project done: 5 hours
So 5 hours and $16, not too bad. I think the next time I do it (and yes, there will TOTALLY be a next time, because it turned out amazing) it will take way less time now that I know what I'm doing. Without further adieu, here it is!
Phase one of Liv's party decore complete! Now, what was YOUR Pinterest Challenge this month?
2 comments:
Very cool & cute Erin! I'm not crafty or patient enough to do something like this. It is beautiful!
This looks so good. I am so, so impressed. How the heck do you put on such awesome birthday parties? How do you have the time for all the creativity? You amaze me.
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