Saturday, February 1, 2014

Tea Cup Chandelier

I  bought an inexpensive chandelier at the thrift shop the other day and took out all of the electrical wires and components


I primed it and painted it white:


Then I went on the hunt for 5 china tea cups and saucers and attached them to the metal plates on each arm with glue:


I thought this would be great as a bird feeder out in a garden OR in a sunroom with votive candles in each cup!


On my next trip to the thrift shop, I found a cheap gold wall sconce, as well as 3 pretty ceramic bowls.  A little spray paint and glue and this is what I came up with:


Again, this could hold candles or I can truly picture this nailed to a big 'ol tree, filled with bird seed!


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Patti @ Pandoras Box
Patti @ Pandoras Box

I live in central NY and I am a retired family and consumer science teacher. I enjoy all types of crafting, decorating and cooking

9 comments:

  1. Debbie@Mountain BreathsFebruary 1, 2014 at 4:47 PM

    Counting down the days to gardening season! I love the repurposed chandelier that can be used for a bird feeder. The wall sconce with the saucers is great for the birdies too.

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  2. Sandi~A Cottage MuseFebruary 1, 2014 at 6:41 PM

    Hi Patti ~ this is so cute!

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  3. Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryFebruary 1, 2014 at 8:15 PM

    What great finds and I really like what you did with them. I am sure the birds will appreciate their treats.
    Mary

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  4. Sissie's Shabby CottageFebruary 1, 2014 at 8:47 PM

    Great ideas Patti. Love the teacup chandy.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  5. SarahFebruary 1, 2014 at 10:14 PM

    Clever ideas, Patti. The chandelier would be fun hanging in a tree over a table for outdoor dining. Put in votives for a candlelight dinner.

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  6. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsFebruary 2, 2014 at 9:49 AM

    Great repurpose for both these fixtures, Patti. Love Sarah's idea for the chandelier, but I could also see it being used for bird seed.

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  7. Okio B DesignsFebruary 2, 2014 at 9:57 AM

    Ooooooooh, love the chandelier! What a beautiful way to feed the birds but I don't know if I'd want that beauty outside.

    Jeanine

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  8. Alycia NicholsFebruary 3, 2014 at 3:45 PM

    Brilliant ideas, Patti! The birds would be truly dining in style if you should put that 2nd one up on a tree! They might feel the need to don hats, gloves and dinner jackets! :-)

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  9. Creations By CindyFebruary 5, 2014 at 10:09 AM

    Love this Patti and I too have been wanting to do this!!!! Maybe this is my reminder to get off my behind to just make it happen huh? Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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