Sandra’s is a fab tutorial on how to make a tall candelabra out of a regular sized lamp.
However, when I spied this gangly looking fellow at a yard sale and knew I had to have it for our Halloween party.
First, I clipped his wires and pulled them out, removing some of the hardware. I gave it a nice coat of glossy black Krylon spray paint. Then I added my trusty chameleon chandelier and painted that too.
It had seen better days…
I also painted a lot of Dollar Store plastic beads and old beaded necklaces, then “pretty-pleased” HH to run a metal rod through both pieces and they just fit securely on the rod.
Pardon the “non-beauty” shots. This baby is part of the decor for our Halloween party. I’ll take some photos of it decked out in all of its candelabra-y glory then.
Are you getting excited for Halloween? (I am!)
PJ @ Planned in Pencil says
Holy crap. Thats just awesome! I want to fill a room with those and recreate a scene from Phantom of the Opera… Or “I would do anything for love (but I wont do that)”…. Where did I leave my semi sheer gauzy night gown and disfigured crooner?
Sarah Kate {Dixie Creek Farm} says
Wow! Very cool! It reminds me of something you’d see in the Adams Family house! Great job!
Lori E says
You have outdone yourself with this one. I love it.
Carol, The Answer Is Chocolate says
You are a rock star. This is amazing!
MiMi says
I don’t like you.
There. I said it.
ps: it’s cuz i’m jealous.
Jacque n Matt Knowlton says
OMG I want one of these … Matt would kill me hahaha. Seriously though this is great I love it!
Jacque @theDIYvillage
Niki says
Gorgeous…and “wicked” cool!
dottaandbeambeam.com says
That is gorgeous and I love it! I would like one to use year round! 😉
Laura / The Shed blog, by Pet Scribbles says
Very cool Halloween lamp! Very “goth” too! 🙂 Looking fwd to seeing the party pics!
Kimberly @ A Night Owl says
that is AWESOME girl! i saw your instagram when you were garage-sale-ing for halloween decor and i LOVE what you’ve done with it! xo, Kimberly
Katie says
Love the way your candelabra turned out. We made a similar one last year!!! Completes my Halloween decor!
Johnnie says
Love it, as usual! I was just thinking some of my decor pieces need a good spray paint makeover. A girl after my own heart.
Kristy Creighton says
Oh, that is SO STINKIN COOL!!!! I love it!
Kristy @ Shona Skye Creations
http://shonaskye.blogspot.com
Kristy Creighton says
Oh, that is SO STINKIN COOL!!!! I love it!
Kristy @ Shona Skye Creations
http://shonaskye.blogspot.com
Amy* says
Oh what a find! Adding the chandelier and beads (the crow is like the cherry on top of) is pure genius! I would keep this baby up all year round and just for kicks pull out a monacle and pipe when people asked about it and say “That’s Elementary my dear watson.”
I Love this so much!
Amy*
malia says
Great work… super cool! You wield a can of spraypaint well!
Bliss says
Pinned.
Bliss
Donna says
Came over from Roadkill Rescues – WOW!
elizabeth says
Oh my god its awesome where did you find the lamp stand? I will try and make it, love love love it I have the chandelier but need to have an idea where can I get the stand.
payday_loans says
Hello!