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Thursday, March 4, 2010

When in Doubt, Paint it ~

My Mom bought these candlesticks awhile back for $8.99 each. I was drooling love the fleur de lis but the red was a little iffy...

 

So I grabbed a little paint and decided to paint them black. As they were drying (I somehow forgot to snap a photo) I went for the candles.

I found these in the of the cupboard just waiting to get a new color.


I must say this is the first time I have actually painted a candle, and I loved it. I painted them with gold craft paint first and then applied a layer of black acrylic - so the gold is just barely peaking through the cracks.


And here are my new candle holders with their new candles.
 

 

 
I just love them! I think these may make their way into our Master Bedroom makeover, but for now we can all enjoy them in the family room. 

 If you want to get your hands on a Target gift card, be sure to link up your inspiring project to Be Inspired this week!

I linked up to Under $100 Linky Party at Beyond the Picket Fence.
The Power of Paint Party at Domestically Speaking.

 

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23 comments:

  1. Miss ObaraMarch 4, 2010 at 5:23 AM

    Love the title! and painting candles? who knew? I can't wait for it to warm up here, my spray paint pile is growing!

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  2. TammyMarch 4, 2010 at 6:02 AM

    Love the candle holders. I don't think I have ever seen anyone paint a candle before, Clever! I love all your photos and the richness of them! Thanks for sharing!

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  3. Lori EMarch 4, 2010 at 6:05 AM

    I just bought some large heavy candlesticks that were marked right down.
    The plan was to paint them black too but I put them on my mantle and I am now debating whether or not to do it.
    The splotchy red and dark brown that is on them now is growing on me.

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  4. HeidiMarch 4, 2010 at 6:15 AM

    love the way these look now! I just recently painted candles too! Isn't it amazing what a little paint can do, not sure that I'll ever actually light them (afraid to burn my house down)!

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  5. Elder EsplinMarch 4, 2010 at 6:26 AM

    NICE! You have done it again! The color of both of them is so much better!

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  6. ~ ReganMarch 4, 2010 at 6:31 AM

    Wow, these turned out great! I never thought of paining a candle. These look stunning on your table!

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  7. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsMarch 4, 2010 at 6:36 AM

    Much better in the black, I think, Chelsea! Did you just paint around the fleur/gold areas or come back after and put some gold back in there?

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  8. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeMarch 4, 2010 at 6:48 AM

    They look fabulous. What a great idea. I had never thought of painting candles. Such an ingenius idea. Love the new look. Hugs, Marty

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  9. Becky @ The Shea FamilyMarch 4, 2010 at 7:21 AM

    never would of thought to paint a candle, but it does look alot better!

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  10. LynetteMarch 4, 2010 at 8:03 AM

    Those came out so very chic and pretty! Love them - I may have to try that sometime - seriously!

    Sorry I couldn't make your party - but I'll add it to my list! You had quite the turnout for your fist one - congrats to you!

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  11. Jenny @ Baileyandme2March 4, 2010 at 10:24 AM

    i love this idea. i wasn`t sure where to put my link for a project so here is one...
    http://baileyandme2.com/2010/02/23/one-hour-projects/


    ps. i love target!

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  12. AngieMarch 4, 2010 at 10:39 AM

    You've done it again! Another great transformation! If you get a chance today- stop by rockybella.blogspot.com she featured a kitchen makeover I did!! ;)

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  13. Love the Decor!March 4, 2010 at 1:27 PM

    Chelsea you never cease to amaze me with you creativity! Love those!

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  14. LindsayMarch 4, 2010 at 1:53 PM

    They look sop much better! I never would have thought of burning candles, I'd be afraid the whole thing would burst into flames, but now I may try it.

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  15. JaneMarch 4, 2010 at 5:11 PM

    I would have never thought of painting candles!! They turned out great and so did the candlesticks. Black was a great color choice.
    Jane

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  16. SandraMarch 4, 2010 at 5:49 PM

    Terrific makeover...love what paint can to do things!

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  17. NishantMarch 4, 2010 at 10:57 PM

    Those came out so very chic and pretty! Love them - I may have to try that sometime - seriously!
    work at home in india

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  18. **** April ****March 5, 2010 at 8:26 AM

    OH WOW that's beautiful!

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  19. Alicia@Thrifty And ChicMarch 5, 2010 at 12:29 PM

    Those turned out beautiful. I love everything fleur de lis. And painting candles? Never thought of it, just may try it...although I like burning candles too, so maybe thats a bad idea. Paint plus Flame doesn't sound like they should go together.

    But anyway...those look amazing!

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  20. Megan GunyanMarch 11, 2010 at 10:12 AM

    Great idea! I was thinking of painting some candles, but didn't know how it would turn out. Now I do! Great job.

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  21. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceMarch 12, 2010 at 6:50 AM

    Chelsea--who would have thunk you could paint candles--genius! Thanks so much for linking up!

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  22. gail@My Repurposed LifeMarch 12, 2010 at 4:56 PM

    oh my gosh! huge transformation!
    It's hard to believe how pretty they turned out.
    great job!
    gail

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  23. Maryann @ Domestically-SpeakingMarch 13, 2010 at 7:25 AM

    LOVE the detail on the candlesticks! Thanks for sharing at the Power of Paint Party!

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