Thursday, May 13, 2010

Chandelier Canvas

I loved the Chandelier canvas seen in the Ballard Designs Catalog but was not willing to pay the price, so I decided to make my own.

I found a large canvas mat at the thrift store that was the right size. It already had a design on it but I knew I could easily cover it up with spray paint.

I painted it cream and then stuck on my vinyl sticker stencil found at Roberts. I used a dry brush paint method, using black paint and also walnut wood stain, and covered the entire canvas (including the sides). Then I peeled off the vinyl sticker, and there it was, my very own Chandelier Canvas.

The best part is I only spent about $15 on the whole project, compare that to the $300 bucks they wanted at Ballard. You gotta love that!

22 comments:

  1. I love it! What a great idea! My daughter is very into chandeliers right now. I may have to try something like this for her bedroom! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  2. That's great! I love the chanelier. It looks so stylish.

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  3. gorgeous! i did my own version of a ballard print for mother's day and she loved it!

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  4. What a fantastic project! A truly neat metamorphosis.

    It took 23 years to complete my most recent project. Come take a peek.

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  5. What a great job! Looks like a million bucks! Hope you can stop by my blog and say "hello" sometime. Have a great Monday!

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  6. You did a wonderful job! How creative!

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  7. Most excellent! The contrast between the grungy background and the precision of the chandelier is wonderful, really makes the white vinyl stand out. And it echoes your real chandelier beautifully.

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  8. great idea! could you post a link to where you bought the stencil? would love to do something like this for my sister's new dining room! thanks!

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  9. What a great idea, this turned out so cute!

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  10. I adore it!! Great job....and even better price! :)

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  11. Amazing and yes...I do love it! Especially the price tag!

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  12. Fabulous! I love Ballards but not their prices. I just did a knock-off myself of their document art. Yours turned out great!

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  13. WOW! so pretty! come on over and link up to MMM :)

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  14. LoVe LoVe LoVe it!! Great JoB! Thanks so much for sharing! BTW...I featured it here:

    http://thecreativecrate.blogspot.com/2010/09/chandelier-art-love-it.html

    Thanks again! :)

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  15. LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! :)

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  16. i love canvas art and this looks adorable! xoxo's nancy

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  17. I'm such a huge chandy fan and after the ceiling that's the next best place to hang one, just the way you've done. Terrific.

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  18. This blog is great. Love the art! You are lucky to have such a great talent :)


    print photos onto canvas

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  19. Very nice! I've seen the vinyl decals before, but I like this twist on it!

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