Well you all know how much I LOVE a cheap and easy, crafty project -- and that's JUST what today is. I saw this idea at a store somewhere -- but of course, I can't remember where. Oh well -- just know it's not my idea. :)
I found this set of candlesticks at the thrift store for $2.99 each:
I cleaned them off, took my trusty can of spray paint and gave them a few shiny coats. :) I used the same paint here as I did on my night table lamps. I made it super easy on myself and painted the candlesticks and lamps at the same time. Not that I don't LOVE to spray paint -- but the easier the better, right!? :)
The second step was to take some fall floral leaves and put them in the candle holder. I used some that I happened to find at the thrift store for $.99 -- but you KNOW the Dollar Store has TONS of cute fall leaves, too -- they're all over the place!
I wrapped several ends together and bound them with a rubber-band. Then I put them into the candle holder and put little pieces of newspaper around them to hold the leaves in place in the candle holder.
What do you think??? I just can't say no to a quick and inexpensive project -- so I think they're pretty cute. :)
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I like the orange and silver together. I don't think I would have just come up with that on my own but it looks great.
Very cute! Just might have to borrow that idea!
Super cute and I love a quick and easy project myself
great job amanda! They look fabulous! I so wish I was in a fall mood... but it's still in the 90's and I just cant "feel" fall.
gail
Those turned out very cute! I like the pumpkin too!!
TOO cute! I am so glad I saw the spray paint can. I'm not much of a crafty girl ~ but, you all are teaching me.
Karen sshhhh... I sprayed a lamp base the other day. :)
Very, very cute! I love what you did with them. And I love how inexpensive the project was; well done!
Nancy
I tried to spray paint brass candlesticks, but mine bubbled, what did I do wrong?
Those look great!
That looks awesome! Love the candle sticks painted silver. I haven't done one fall thing to my house. I need to get on that. @M.O.T.B. you might of been spraying too close to your candle sticks and that can cause bubbles.
Wow those are great! Love the way they look.
Great idea! So pretty!
Another great idea! I recently finished a wreath inspired by you. Check out the results at http://minorimperfectionsbykat.blogspot.com/2010/09/just-call-me-copy-kat.html .
Thank you for sharing all your wonderful ideas!
Wow! What a great idea! I really like them!
I have candle sticks just like this...thanks so much for the idea!
Love it! I think we are all trying to get our spray painting in before it turns too cold.
I love this idea. What a great way to use candle sticks.
I hope you can stop by this Sunday to my Show Off Sunday Party. I would love for you to share your project with my followers. :)
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Amanda, thank you for stopping. I love this, now, I am all about shabby and roses and pink, but this would work! The candle sticks white with white and pink foliage, ta da shabby!!! Thank you for the idea!!
Carol
What do I think? I think you are amazing and those candlesticks look fabulous! Wow! Great job.
Best wishes,
Natasha.
Very pretty!
Miss Amanda, you have done it again! I am loving the crap out of those candlesticks!!
Love your guts
mandi
I stumbled across your blog and love the transformations! Adorable!
Super cute! I really do LOVE Spray Paint!!!!! Can really do such a difference :) Thank's for visiting my blog
Great job! I love random, simple ideas like that :) Your before/afters are fantastic! Keep up the good work.
Thanks for visiting over at Ten June!
xo- M
I LOVE the candlesticks and leaf arrangement! If you don't mind, I'm going to borrow your creative idea.
Adorable as always, and I like how they drape a little.
Those look great! I have yet to decorate for fall, it feels too warm here in DC still! I may have to take some inspiration from you!
AAhhhhh! Love it! Thanks for linking up to Mad Skills Monday!
These are fabulous! So great for a fall arrangement!
Awww this is so pretty!
You did a great job. I really like the candlesticks.
Gorgeous job!
I'm having a fall link up party on friday and would love if you would join!!
~JILL
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That is some nice work and creative thinking...love it, now I know what to do with those ugly original things if I ever see them in my thrift days.
Those look great, simple but elegant and what a great touch.
I love that silver! what a perfect change. It's just lovely! Thanks for linking up to Topsy Turvy Tuesday's.
Don't forget to check out The Halloween Scene at SSB!
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xoxo
Ginger
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