Graphic 45 Chandelier
OK. First of all, I found this project at 504 Main. The paper chandelier was not my idea…but oh, how I wish I could claim it.
Basically, I took the idea and made it my own.
This paper chandelier was really hard to photograph. I tried to pick up on all the sparkle from the beads, charms and glitter on the paper. It was not happening indoors.
So I went outside (thanks for hanging the chandelier in a tree sweet hubby).
And sparkle photos?
Not so much.
I might have to take individual photos of the hanging tags…
I may have to re-think this post.
No, I think I’ll just keep showing photos now.
Anyway, here’s a shot of the paper:
The paper chandelier seen above was actually my second attempt. The first time I attached the paper to the wire, the folds were too large for my liking.
Then, I decided that I wanted to add cute scalloped edges on the paper and glitter, glitter, glitter!
I am much happier with the result the second time around (with a little a lot of help from my mom and sister). My mom was a sport, taking the paper off the wire, cutting it down to the size I wanted and re-folding. And then my sister helped by applying some glitter to the paper.
By the time I finished the tag charms and cutting more paper (I needed more because the folds were smaller), it was pretty late at night. The project was not as simple as I imagined but I am so pleased with the result.
What do you think? Do you like it?
Should I take photos of the individual tags?
Just in case you were wondering…yes, that is snow on my neighbor’s roof (and on the ground). It’s c-c-cold.
Thanks for stopping by!
xoxo, Christie
Tags: Graphic 45, Le Romantique, Paper Chandelier
February 28th, 2010 at 7:14 pm
It is beautiful. I love the tags, and the crystals. I have another one or two in the works – different versions – the first had to be more masculine for the hubby. But I was totally imagining something like this could be done…Beautiful! I think your photos look great…it is very hard to take photos of this project. My photos did not do the project justice. Again…BEAUTIFUL!
February 28th, 2010 at 7:23 pm
That’s what you call a team effort! I would love to see the tags individually sometime. The whole project looks just lovely!
February 28th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
I think it is totally beautiful and very very clever and very nice. I would love to learn how to hang those jewels!!!
March 1st, 2010 at 12:00 am
So blad you stopped by my blog so I could find yours! What a beautiful blog! I love your chandelier. Thank you for the kind comment on my post. I’m feeling much better about my daughter’s trip. I look forward to reading through your blog. Have a great day!
March 1st, 2010 at 1:52 am
This project is gorgeous, Christie! Yes, I would love to see pics of the individual tags (since you asked!) How cool to have your mom and sis team up with you to pull it together. I love it.
March 1st, 2010 at 11:26 am
oh wow how gorgeous is that – I wish I lived near i would LOVE to see it IRL
March 1st, 2010 at 12:24 pm
Wow! Really, really cool.
March 1st, 2010 at 1:32 pm
Oooh, this is PURDY, girl!!! I love it!!! And, you can keep your snow, LOL – the sun is shining here!
Miss ya!!
*STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
March 2nd, 2010 at 3:27 pm
I love this piece of art! This is stunning Christie!!!!
March 3rd, 2010 at 2:02 am
Wow! This is gorgeous! I saw Holly’s and wanted to make one for my daughter’s birthday, but was too short on time. Will have to do it for mother’s day instead.
March 8th, 2010 at 8:16 pm
[...] tried to take some close-up photo of the tags I made for the G45 Chandelier. I’m almost thinking that I need to remove the tags to take individual [...]
April 25th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
wow that’s amazing! I’m glad I found your blog!
June 23rd, 2010 at 5:27 pm
OH my, now this is inventive. Love everything about it: its creativity, the subtle soft colors used and the chic appeal. I would definitely have this hanging in my room. It coincides with the layout of your blog as well. Clever!