DIY decorating ideas the flirty way! Nothing ordinary, completely unique. These are ideas I've used to decorate my own home that I'd love to share with the world. Be inspired and get ready to have fun. Keep checking back! Some will be in a single post, others may take a few weeks as I tutorials on how to make these fun projects. |
Project #2
DIY Whimsical Chandelier
Remember steps in brown are yet to come, steps in pink are already posted so you can jump in and follow along!
Check back each Friday for a new step to be posted below:
Step #1 -
Locate a Chandellier
Step #2 -
Purchase Light Shades
Step #3 -
Paint the Chandelier
Step #4 -
Replace Missing Crystals
Step #5 -
Buy Regular Beads
Step #6 -
Find Specialty Beads
Step #7 -
Gather other supplies: wire, crystals, pliers, wire cutters, etc.
Step #8 -
Wire Wrap Crystals
Step #9 -
Make Simple Flowers
Step #10 -
Make Beaded Vines and Leaves
Step #11 -
Make Double TIered Fancy Flowers
Step #12 -
Make Beaded Tubes to Hide Light Fixtures
Step #13 -
Make Beaded Dragonflies
Step #14 -
Make Beaded Butterflies
Step #15 -
Make Wire Scrolls
Step #16 -
Put it all together
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(Mine hangs over my dining table.)
This will be a DIY project in many parts. Each week I'll post a step or two until we're done. Basically you need to find a chandelier, paint it, buy wire, beads, both ordinary and extraordinary, and begin decorating the entire piece.. There is some basic wire wrapping of the beads to hang them as well as beginner's French wire beaded flowers and I'm even going to show you how to make my signature beaded dragonflies and butterflies to finish the piece off.
I think by the time we get to the more advanced items you'll be confident to take them on since you'll have already learned how to make the basic flowers and leaves.
So keep checking back! And if you build a chandelier along with me be sure to take pictures and send them in. I'd love to post everyone's progress as we move forward. |
4 petal beaded wire flower with Swarovski crystal center.
A more elaborate double tiered open petaled flower with a more intircate center.
A gorgeous Murano glass bead imported from Italy.
A beautiful European vintage glass bead.
Finished with twisted wire flourises and beaded dragonflies and butterflies.
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