Photos: Emily Carlin, Interior Decline, and tFS
Friday, October 7, 2011
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
DIY { Metallic Antlers }
Don't really ask me why, but whenever I see antlers going inexpensively at auction, I buy them. If my parents are with me, they're always, "What are you going to do with those?" And my typical response: "I don't know."
But I want them and buy them anyway. So I have kind of a lot of small sets of antlers sitting about my house. Some are in my bathroom -- I drape bracelets over them as a means of both storing and displaying the jewelry. Some are in boxes.
Yesterday I was at the Hobby Lobby looking for stamps, and as happens in all good craft stores, I wandered, at some point ending up standing in front of a whole slew of spray paint. Spray paint that was ON SALE.
Well, what can I spray paint? Antlers. Of course.
What You'll Need: Some old newspapers, ads, paper, etc. + 1 can of glossy spray paint (I used metallic gold) + 1 set of antlers. Total cost: $5.00.
Step 1: Make sure that you've got about an hour - two hours of sunshine on a relatively warm day. Spread out the newspaper outdoors (it's not really a great idea to spray paint inside, fumes what they are and all) and place the antlers on top of the paper.
Shake the spray paint can for about 1 minute, hold the can 10" - 12" away from the antlers, and then spray, trying to cover all of the nooks and crannies.
Step 2: Let the first side dry to the touch, about 20 minutes. Flip the antlers over and repeat step 1 on any unpainted areas. Let dry about an hour.
And there you have it! Shiny antlers!
Other uses for the antlers: wall hanging, holiday tablescapes, secure them to a wall and use as a coat + purse hook.
But I want them and buy them anyway. So I have kind of a lot of small sets of antlers sitting about my house. Some are in my bathroom -- I drape bracelets over them as a means of both storing and displaying the jewelry. Some are in boxes.
Yesterday I was at the Hobby Lobby looking for stamps, and as happens in all good craft stores, I wandered, at some point ending up standing in front of a whole slew of spray paint. Spray paint that was ON SALE.
Well, what can I spray paint? Antlers. Of course.
What You'll Need: Some old newspapers, ads, paper, etc. + 1 can of glossy spray paint (I used metallic gold) + 1 set of antlers. Total cost: $5.00.
Step 1: Make sure that you've got about an hour - two hours of sunshine on a relatively warm day. Spread out the newspaper outdoors (it's not really a great idea to spray paint inside, fumes what they are and all) and place the antlers on top of the paper.
Shake the spray paint can for about 1 minute, hold the can 10" - 12" away from the antlers, and then spray, trying to cover all of the nooks and crannies.
Step 2: Let the first side dry to the touch, about 20 minutes. Flip the antlers over and repeat step 1 on any unpainted areas. Let dry about an hour.
And there you have it! Shiny antlers!
Other uses for the antlers: wall hanging, holiday tablescapes, secure them to a wall and use as a coat + purse hook.
Monday, October 3, 2011
The . New . Feminine
Today + tomorrow may be a little light posting-wise; I'm ridiculously sick and doing as little as humanly possible.
Though I did want to pop in and share the new issue of Motif Magazine with everyone. The issue, titled "The New Feminine," is brimming with all kinds of great things about fashion, film, and food, including an interview with yours truly!. (pages 21 - 22.)
The lovely ladies at Motif asked if I'd like to participate in their fall issue, and of course I jumped at the chance!
Happy Monday everyone!
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