Sunday, April 14, 2013
Ramped Up Sconces
I spotted two wrought iron sconces that maybe I could do something with. He was asking $1.00 for both so I said OK and he smiled. (While I was there, still no one arrived.)
I decided to spray them with Rustoleum Vintage White. It took a couple of coats. When they were dry, I rubbed some dark walnut stain on them and then wiped most of it off.
I wanted to add some candle holders but I wanted them to be "special". I found these small glass votives among my stash. You can get them at most craft stores. I decided to wrap jute around them. I started at the bottom by gluing the jute and then continued around up the votive.
Here are the two votives completely covered in jute.
Although they look good, they are a little too plain. So I found some lace and made a rose type flower for each one from some burlap ribbon.
I liked the way they looked now. I glued them to the sconces. I still wanted something else. I found these stars that I bought in Vermont and decided to wrap them at the top of the sconces. I decided not to glue them, in case I wanted to remove them later.
Here is the completed sconce.
Here are the two completed sconces.
Here are the before and after pictures.
Not sure if I will keep these. I will probably sell them.
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You did a great job!
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower from the blog hop!
Elizabeth
www.craftemagee.com
Hi Elizabeth,
DeleteThanks so much for a lovely comment on my sconces and becoming a new follower.
Have a great week,
Bev
I love how you updated these sconces! This same thing happens to me whenever I go to a yard sale, I always buy something that turns into something else with a little effort. Great find. :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for that sweet comment on my redo sconces. It is so great to pick up something and then turn it into something new. I think that's what we all look forward to.
DeleteHave a wonderful week,
Bev
Love the update- and yes, I have bought stuff at yard sales because no one else was, or no one was there, or the person seemed lonely. Not often - but once in a while - makes me feel good, and such a cheap way to make someone else feel good.
ReplyDeleteHi JoAnn,
DeleteGlad that someone else does the same thing as I do. He was such a sweet old guy and he seemed happy with my purchase.
Thanks for taking the time to leave a message.
Have a wonderful week,
Bev
Love this redo. They turned out so cute. I've done the same thing at a yard sale. Especially if its a fund raiser. Thanks so much for linking up at Transformed Tuesday. I'm a new follower.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Peggy~PJH Designs
Hi Peggy,
DeleteThey turned out pretty cute even if I didn't want to buy them initially. I think that we have all bought something we didn't want at one time or another. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to leave a message.
Have a great week,
Bev
What a great reuse of old sconces. I'm a fan of stars and love the ones you put on the top. Thanks for your input on the glider rocker color.
ReplyDeleteThanks for just a lovely comment about my updated sconces. I liked the stars too and gave it something special. Good luck with your rocker,
DeleteHave a wonderful week,
Bev
well done, they look terrific. Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things hop xo
ReplyDeleteNice job......Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop this week; I hope you’ll join us again!
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Kathy Shea Mormino
The Chicken Chick
http://www.The-Chicken-Chick.com
What a before and after Bev!! They are so pretty, thank you so much for joining the Pretty Things party at twelveOeight this week. Hope to see you again tonight for another great party!
ReplyDeletexo, Tanya
http://twelveoeight.blogspot.com/