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Sunday, January 19, 2014

Chandy Bling


We took down the dated ceiling fan that was in the "eating end" of the family room.   The chandy that I found to hang in its place was pretty plain...but it had good "bones".    All I needed to do was Pennyfy it a little...or a lot...lol!
Here she is with all her new bling on....isn't she a beauty!   I wanted to share the process with you...so, here goes...
The first thing I did was add some clip on flowers.

I found these roses at the 50% off after Christmas sale at Garden Ridge.  I love the way I was able to just easily clip them on to the chandy.
The roses have pretty pearls and ribbon hanging from the bottom.....

The next thing I did was to go thru my stash of fabric.   Whenever I find fabric that I like on sale, I get several yards and put it away for future projects.    I tied some sweet bows to the shades, and made a simple table runner.
I also hot glued the same fabric to the little plastic posts that cover the electrical wiring......I can't think of what they are called, but you know what I mean...lol!

Next I added some pink crystals,   I bought these in 2012 at Garden Ridge 50% Christmas sale.   I bought quite a few and have already used them last year on a couple of projects...but I had just enough left to put on my new chandy.
Aren't they pretty!

I made a simple table runner , but later I may add some ruffles to the ends.    I bought this fabric when Ben Franklin went out of business here in Clovis...I think it was only about $1 a yard.   I bought 10 yards!

So, here is the before and after....


I hope that I have been able to give you a few ideas on how to add bling to a plain chandy...

til next time!



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48 comments:

  1. It's just so you....."Pennified" and pink and purty!

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  2. Penny, I always enjoy your decorating - you are such a romantic. Your home is gorgeous!

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  3. I just love it. It just makes me happy. Have a great week. Rhonda

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  4. Simply gorgeous and so romantic!
    *hugs*deb

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  5. j'aime beaucoup c'est très joli , beaucoup de romantisme
    bisous
    edith

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  6. Penny!! I love what you did with this beauty!! She is stunning!! Those pink crystals are to die for!!

    Hugs,
    Deb

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  7. Penny!! It is just Beautiful Hugs

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  8. What a transformation, looks stunning!

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  9. What a beautiful idea, looks stunning :)

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  10. How beautiful! You've inspired me to do something with my rather boring chandy! Love those little pink crystals!

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  11. Those are just adorable, Penny! You certainly know how to add the bling!

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  12. Every time I visit you, I come away with an idea. I was redoing the guest room, just fluffing the pillows so to speak, but didn't like the way my sewing machine table looked even with the machine covered...so I got into my crocheted things and put a pretty crocheted piece over it...I love it. The Chandelier is adorable with all your additions to it. So sweet! I use more reds and deep rose and my mind goes crazy with new idea's on how to spice things up a bit. Once again...A GRATEFUL FOLLOWER here!
    Mona

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  13. LOVE the fabric strip bows...I will have to try that on our dining room lamp :)

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  14. So beautiful and romantic! I just love the transformation and all the bling. I hope you will stop by for a visit.

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  15. Penny....just beautiful, romantic, gorgeous!!!!!
    Kisses
    Alessandra

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  16. Penny, your chandelier is lovely. You have created a romantic masterpiece! I love the roses and all of the pretty pink crystals.

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  17. What a fun easy way to add some charm to a chandelier. We'd love it if you came and linked up to Do Tell Tuesday (it's live) at mabeyshemadeit dot com!

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  18. Perfect for a Valentine's Day dinner!

    Big Texas Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  19. Hi Penny,
    I love the chandelier.
    Debi @ Adorned From Above

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  20. We love hanging ornaments from our chandelier at Christmas. I never thought to do it for Valentines too!
    Thanks for linking up to Twirl and Take a Bow again! We love the good company at our party!

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  21. Your chandelier is just gorgeous--I love pink and white together!

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  22. Beautifufl Beautiful I just dream vintage, My style is very vintage like yours, but i incorporate nature and lots of vintage

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  23. So very pretty Penny! I wish I could find a chandelier. I want one with all the crystals, but I love your idea of adding the crystals. Thank you for sharing it at to What We Accomplished Wednesdays. Have a great week!

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  24. Penny this is so sweet! I love the crystals with the bows. I don't think we have a Garden Ridge here.

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  25. Absolutely gorgeous! The look is just so pretty, it's a unique!
    Nancy

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  26. Hi Penny, that's a lot of fun! Wonderfully creative and beautifully girly. Well done. :)

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  27. So pretty and feminine. I love roses.

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  28. I have no chandeliers, but sometimes I wish for at least one so I could dress it up for special occasions. I'm guessing you have fun with yours.

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  29. Hi Penny! Wow! That is absolutely beautiful! I have decorated my chandelier during Christmas (hanging my little angel ornaments and swirling white chiffon to simulate clouds), but it never occur to me to decorate it all year round. Until now. Thank you for sharing this marvelous idea! I'm following you via Bloglovin'. ;)

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  30. Penny you have made this chandy just adorable! Thanks for joining us at TTF!

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  31. Love the addition of the pink crystals Penny. Looks right at home! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  32. You are so creative! It looks fantastic--love the clip on flowers :)

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  33. So cute and easily changed. Looks very romantic perfect for the season of love.

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  34. You always come up with the prettiest ideas for decorating your home! Thank you so much for linking this up at the Shine a Spotlight Saturday Link Party on Angels Homestead this week!

    April

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  35. I recently decorated a chandelier in my home too. Amazing how something so simple can really warm up your house, beautiful! ~ Kelly @ Eyes On The Source

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  36. What a pretty chandelier -- just gorgeous after being Pennyfied! I'm glad to hear that I am not the only one that buys to stash away for a future (unknown) project. It's always a good feeling to have just the perfect thing in the stash!

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  37. Penny, your chandy is gorgeous!! I love decorating them and love the bows you made to match the table runner! I bought a chandy at a garage sale last year for $5 and ever since I have had an interest in decorating them. I used it for a birdfeeder and hung it in a tree. Thanks so much for linking up at Sewlicious Craft Showcase. I pinned this to the party board!

    Marti

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  38. No wonder you are featured everywhere Penny.

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  39. Penny, you truly have the most amazing home - I love everything that you share!
    This idea, however, was particularly unique - I've never seen it or thought of it before!

    Congratulations - you are one of our featured guests at this week's Inspire Me Monday party at

    Create With Joy
    http://create-with-joy.com

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  40. This is absolutely gorgeous Penny - beautiful pink crystals and roses - wonderfully transformed! I do appreciate you sharing with A Return to Loveliness,
    Kathy

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  41. Very visually (and every other way) appealing!

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  42. Thanks so much for sharing with Wednesday's Adorned From Above Link Party.
    Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above

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  43. Thanks so much for sharing with Wednesday's Adorned From Above Link Party.
    Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above

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  44. Great idea! I love it! Thank you for linking up Handmade Cafe!

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