I was provided product by DecoArt and compensated to write about this project, but all thoughts, opinions, and ideas are my own :)
We are way into fall, so far that it's almost Halloween! I have a fun, easy project that transitions easily from fall decor into Halloween decor. The best thing about it, is that it looks like it costs a lot more than it does! This two tier tray was under $10 to make! The secret to making this look so good is the paint!
Here's the supplies you will need to make this:- 2 wood plaques (I got mind from Hobby Lobby, a rectangle and a circle)
- 1 wood candlestick. ( I opted for a thicker version found in the home decor area of Hobby Lobby)
- Hot glue
Step 1: Depending on what kind of candlestick you use, you may need to take out the metal cup or metal top. I used my pliers to get this out.
Step 2: Using the Enchanted Ultra-Black Basecoat, paint all the pieces with two coats of paint. Wait for the first layer to be dry to the touch before applying the other layer.
Step 3: Add 1-2 coats of the Enchanted Shimmer in Gold onto each piece. It's tricky because it goes on white but dries to reveal millions of luminous translucent particles. These particles make a beautiful shimmery sparkle that changes from every angle.
I went with 2 coats of the Enchanted Shimmer for full coverage to give that old plated gold look.
I also added the Enchanted Shimmer in Gold to some loose magnolia leaves I had lying around. I did a light layer to give them the perfect little shimmer. These will be used for my tablescape when the tray is all put together.
Step 4: Find the middle of the top piece, and carefully position the candlestick base onto it. Once I got a good idea of where it should be, I used a ruler to measure the perpendicular lines going through the middle circle to make sure the candle stick was equidistant from the edge of the round plaque on each side. I then used the hot glue to secure into place.
Step 5: Do the same thing with the bottom plaque and secure the candlestick in the middle with hot glue.
Here's a good view of the brushed gold look. If only you can see the shimmer in person! It looks like an old gold gong.
For my fall tablescape, I placed pumpkins around on the tiered tray, and used the shimmery gold magnolia leaves to fill in some areas.
And here's the easy transition into my Halloween tablescape. I added a tattered black runner, and replaced the pumpkins with skulls. I removed the magnolia leaves and put some old amber bottles to complete the look.
Nothing like having a head on a platter! I have used lots of paint in the past, and this is by far my favorite shimmery/sparkle paint. I'm excited to use it on some Christmas crafts and gifts!
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