While
entertaining al fresco, there is nothing like candlelight to set the
mood! Why not create your own outdoor candle votive chandelier! This
project is truly thinking outside the box and gives you the opportunity
to go on the hunt for...are you ready...bed-spring coils! Scout your
local antique malls, flea markets, or even online to find 5 of these
items. Then head over to your local big box store to find 5 12 inch
Tree Branch Hooks (These hooks have an "S" shape with one end being
larger than the other end). At your big box store, you will also need 5
12 inch lengths of small width chain. You will also need a key chain
ring. This ring will hold the lengths of chain together to hang the
chandelier. You may already have 5 votive candle holders at home. If
not, your local craft store will have these and don't forget 5 votive
candles! Pick up a can of spray paint to paint the bed-spring coils and
tree branch hooks if desired.
Now
for the fun part...After spray painting the bed-spring coils and tree
branch hooks, take the 5 Tree Branch Hooks and place one on top of the
other until a "5 arm"chandelier look has been created. Be sure that the
larger end of the hook is pointing farthest away from the center. As
you stack each hook, hot glue one on top of the other. Once glued, wrap
wire around the center of the chandelier to secure (Hot glue only sets
this project in place). Next, place each bed-spring coil inside the
larger part of the hook. Be sure to align the wide mouth of the
bed-spring coil up with the curvature of the hook. Wire may be needed to
secure. Hot glue candle votive to the bed-spring coils to where it sits
inside the bed-spring coil. Attach 1 12 inch length of chain around
each of the 5 hooks adjacent to the votive (outside edge). Bring the 5
lengths of chain together at the top and attach to the key ring. Place
your candles in the votive holders and hang from desired area! Light
the candles and enjoy your new Outdoor Candle Votive Chandelier!
Supplies:
5 bed-spring coils
5 Tree Branch Hooks
5 votive candle holders
5 votive candles
Spray paint
Wire
Hot glue gun/ hot glue
5 12 inch lengths of chain
Key ring
Suspended Succulent Balls:
Suspending
Succulent Balls indoors or outdoors makes for a fun and unique focal
point. Whether decorating your home or an outdoor space, this project
will spark conversation the next time you entertain. A variety of
styrofoam balls of all sizes can be found at your local craft store.
Purchase a variety of faux succulents. Arrange succulents around the
styrofoam balls by first poking the stem into the styrofoam ball as well
as hot gluing them for extra security. Take a small hook and poke
through the styrofoam ball; hot glue this hook too. Suspend the
Succulent Balls with wire, fishing line, or a fun colored ribbon.
Supplies:
Variety of styrofoam balls (all sizes)
Variety of faux succulents
Hot glue gun/ hot glue
Metal hook
Wire, fishing line, or fun colored ribbon
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