January 25, 2011

Parasol Chandelier

Last week when I went to my favorite antique store, I saw this parasol hanging from the ceiling and decided that I needed to recreate this in my craft room.

When we traveled to China, we brought home several colorful parasols. They've been used as party decorations, but they've been folded up and stored away for several months. On Saturday, I went on a hunt for some ceiling hooks in our infamous "junk" container.

With a bit of beaded fringe from Hobby Lobby and some hot glue, I transformed my parasol from this...

...into this...

I liked it so much, I fringed another one.

As much as a white parasol would look lovely in my shabby bedroom, my colorful parasols bring a bit of spring into my craft room. Right now, I'll take ANY hint of spring while it looks like this outside.

Happy Crafting!
XOXO

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18 comments:

  1. Number 6 and no more counting!January 25, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    I am really, really, really, sick of winter too!

    Love the parasol. super cute!

    Lea
    xo

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  2. CindyJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Amen to Spring...

    Love the idea of fringing the parasol. Tori has one just hanging out in her closet, and I even have some of that beaded fringe,too! It would be a breath of spring for her room!

    Thanks!
    Cindy

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  3. DonnaJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Your parasols are just gorgeous! The beaded fringe adds just the right amount of bling! Love the springy colors, too:)

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  4. La Vie QuotidienneJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Both of these turned out very nicely and certainly add a bit of color and a feeling of fun! Hope your spring comes sooner than you think.

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  5. HeatherJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    The parasols are adorable!

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  6. LeeJanuary 25, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Love the parasols! they look like they are fabric...adorable with the added fringe.
    I am wishing we have some sunshine soon!
    Enjoy the day!

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  7. JodiJanuary 25, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Love it! Love it! Love it!!

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  8. Life in RehabJanuary 25, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    I did one of these as a corner light in my first apartment, but I didn't do the cool beaded fringe. VERY nice!

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  9. Joanna BJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    That is totally cute! I want one!!
    And yes, winter is totally wearing on me, as well. I'm so done with coats.

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  10. CourtneyJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    They look great. I am so sick of winter. Hearing the snow blower, makes me want to scream.

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  11. KarinJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    Love the parasol and Chinese umbrella's! We have tons of snow here, too. And we are supposed to get another foot tomorrow. ha

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  12. Mike and BarbJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    Wow you guys have a LOT of snow!!!!
    Barb

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  13. JodeeJanuary 26, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    That is the perfect addition to your craft room!

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  14. JoannaJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Those are so adorable! If only I had a girly room I could hang them in!

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  15. Michelle @ Dream Home DIYJanuary 26, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    WOW that's more snow than I have ever seen before! And here I was complaining about the cold and rain we're getting blasted with today

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  16. Maria MedeirosJanuary 26, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Really lovely!

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  17. AnitaJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    So pretty and festive looking, Kim! LOVE them!! And what is it with the snow this year? So many friends who don't even normally get snow are getting pounced on. We've barely had a flake this winter.

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  18. abeachcottageJanuary 28, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Love the parasol. Very creative. Thanks for sharing.

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