Being the paper flower crafter that I am, it is a must that I add some of my DIY paper blooms to my own home decor. . . without over doing it. So when I was looking at how I might create a dynamic entryway (see full entryway tour here), I knew that the light fixture on the high ceiling was going to get a paper flower makeover. To make this chandelier, I did recycle the flowers from the paper garland tutorial I shared this spring. This was not enough to finish the look but it did give me a good head start. I found a vintage wire basket for the frame of my paper chandelier and started stringing and hanging the long strands of blooms. This piece is about 12 inches across and 30 inches tall. I strung 12 blooms 3-4 inches apart on each twine strand and made 36 strands to finish the piece. That is a lot of flowers, but so worth it. The chandelier was hung over the white round light fixture which is now surrounded by the wire frame. The finished piece gives the entryway the drama and mood I was hoping for. See my tutorial below for the steps I took to create this gorgeous piece. I can see something like this used as a hanging centerpiece for a bridal shower or ladies brunch. So many ideas. At the end of the post you can download the template for the flowers. I did add a few leaves at the top, mostly to cover the ends of the string. Enjoy! ~ Lia
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I think I’m going to stylize this to decorate my chandelier for my annual Holiday Party–you’re coming, aren’t you?
From my craftsman home to yours!!!
Susan
Sounds like a fantastic party, would love to pop by:-)
I love it! Thank you for sharing the pictures with us!!
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How many flowers/pages do you need to print for one chandelier?
I strung 12 blooms 3-4 inches apart on each twine strand and made 36 strands but it depends on how big you want it to be:-)
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Thanks alot was just thinking of doing one for my dinning room think I will give yours a try.
It is going to be a great conversation piece:)
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Thanks!
Lovely work! It’s just so pretty. I would love to do this for my bedroom, can you please tell me the name of the paper? I don’t live in the U.S. so I need to ask for the name in the local stores.
Hum. I am not sure what you would ask for. I would just go pick colors you like. For these flowers you could use a card stock or something lighter too. You could even make them from gift wrap paper.
I just finished making your beautiful chandelier! I tweeked it to make my own.
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t229/AlyshiaNicole/craft%20projects/IMG_20140730_135117_zpsnl4lyyrq.jpg
This is amazing Bea! Thanks for sharing the photos with me and everyone. 🙂
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What a great idea. You are so creative and make fantastic art. I love it.
Thanks Nada! You do lovely work as well.
this is beautiful !!!
I’m going to make me such a bouquet
Thanks, you will love it.
love this cant wait to make it
Enjoy!
I saw this on Kelly’s blog. I just had to come check everything out, especially that chandelier. What a gorgeous home you have, and I LOVE this chandelier. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks Karen! So happy you came to visit!
Love this! So pretty!
Thanks Julia!
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Oh, this is stunning! I have a light fixture in my stairway that I would love to replace with this. But I am wondering how you dust it? Any ideas? Thanks!
Good point, as I have yet to do that. I would thing a feather duster would do the trick.
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I love this idea. But where did you get the wire basket? I’m trying to find one but I can’t find it!
I found a stack of them at an antique mall. I believe they are old egg baskets.
Thanks Lia!!!! I love this DIY idea so much!!!!
Happy to hear!
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Can’t wait to make this! I was checking out paper source, could you tell me the names of the colors you used? Are there 3 colors for the flowers, or does it just look that way due to lighting?
I used the metallic gold and cream. If they don’t have it check paper-papers.com
Hi! I love this. could you tell me the name of the colors you used from paper source? Are there 3 colors for the flowers?
Looking forward to making this!
In my original post of the garland I used a frosted (metallic) cream and shimmer gold. When I went back to buy more, they did not have the frosted options. Since them I found a great source at paper-papers.com. I used the metallic gold & pearl in a text weight. I did use a little bit of pale green at the top.
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Oh this is so cute! I just did a similar chandelier over on my site but I love how your tendrils are long and full! Found you through Craftgawker, right by my post and now I’m a follower! HelloHydrangea.com
It was so fun to see yours too! I had just posted my entryway tour with the chandelier a few days prior when yours popped up on Craftgawker. Creative minds think alike! I love your blog as well. Gorgeous posts!
wooow this is so pretty and lovely, thank you for the sharing of your greate tute and patern;-D
Happy you like it!
It gives the PERFECT shimmer look of light! What a Beautiful job.
Thanks Gloria. I like that I repurposed some flowers too. I hate tossing things. 🙂
HI Lia,
I wanted to do something like this with the light in my office but the light is not centered in the room it is off to the side, do you have any tips? Would this still work and look good not centered or is there something else I can do. I live in a rental so I need to find some DIY’s to jazz the place up! Love this by the way!!
Danielle @ Glitter Bug
Oh, I am bummed when the light fixture is in the wrong place. I have two rooms in my house that have the same issue and what I am doing is using some electrical parts and covers to move the fixture to the spot I want. I then use a wire and run it back to the box in the ceiling and then pop a cover over the old spot. It is not perfect but I prefer the light hanging in the right spot. Talk to someone in your home improvement store. They may have a good solution too.
Amazing Lia. All of your projects are so inspiring!
Thanks Shelly!
What a beautifully dramatic statement piece!
And in such a tiny space. 🙂
Love this one also thanks for sharing
Thanks Mary!