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in my dreams …

September 27, 2012 By Linda 48 Comments

Some of my greatest ideas come to me while I’m sleeping …

 

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In that twilight time between sleeping and waking …

 

when my mind is fully relaxed and the stresses of the day slowly slip away.

 

And those creative-in-my-twilight-dream moments can only be rivaled by the shower …

 

when my mind lets go and the stresses of the day are washed away.

But today’s project came to me neither in my bed nor my bathroom.  It was on the fly.  As in on-the-fly following a series of unfortunate events …

 

… though thankfully my unfortunate events did not involve orphans or Jim Carey or many misguided and foiled attempts to eliminate said orphans by Jim Carey.

 

My series of unfortunate events started with a canvas.  A huge 36 x 48 canvas for sale at Michaels.  Positioned at the front of the store.  Screaming at me with a price slashed by 60%.  I couldn’t resist.  But it wasn’t an impulse buy …

 

I had a dream.

 

A dream for artwork in my fingers-crossed-soon-to-be-finished master bedroom remodel.  A large piece of original art that would grace the wall above the closet.

 

And this wall was not just any wall.  This was the very-first-thing-we-see-in-the-morning-wall … so I wanted it to make a statement.

 

Now I won’t bore you to tears with three paragraphs of unfortunate events.  Let’s fast forward to the end …

 

The end where I spray painted the 36 x 48 canvas with Krylon chalkboard spray paint left over from this project …

 

The end where, once dry, I decided to try my hand at creating some chalk art in the form of a chandelier inspired by this vinyl …

 

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… so I used a yardstick and chalk and a measuring tape …

 

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… and some plates and bowls and serving dishes to guide the curvature of the chalk chandelier arms …

 

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Surprisingly, it worked out on the first try.

 

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Seriously.

 

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I was pretty pretty sure I would have to wipe down the chalkboard-spray-painted-canvas with a sponge and start over from the beginning again …

 

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… and again …

 

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… and again …

 

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And as I look at my final chalk art chandelier …

 

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… I realize it really did start as a dream …

 

… maybe not a dream about making a chalk art canvas …

 

… but my dream to have a chandelier in our bedroom.

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  1. laura@Top This Top That says

    September 27, 2012 at 5:15 am

    wow! that is awesome. Not bad for sleeping.

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  2. Heidi McCarty Milton says

    September 27, 2012 at 6:06 am

    Are you KIDDING me??? This is AMAZING… l.o.v.e. And probably the only way I’ll ever get a chandelier in my bedroom, too. 🙂
    xo Heidi

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  3. Sally @ DFMS (@sallykelly1) says

    September 27, 2012 at 7:59 am

    Oh my gosh, Linda. This is AMAZING. Great job. I’ll bet you’re just tickled w/ it! =)

    Reply
  4. cassie says

    September 27, 2012 at 8:39 am

    it looks AWESOME, lemony! i mean, er, linda.

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  5. Kelly @ JAX does design says

    September 27, 2012 at 8:57 am

    Love it! Every bedroom needs a chandelier, whether it’s crystal or chalk 🙂 I may have to steal – errrr, borrow! – this idea for my soon-to-be craft/painting room 🙂 I can’t hang a real chandelier because the ceiling is too low. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  6. Inspire Me Heather says

    September 27, 2012 at 9:07 am

    Wow, that looks beautiful! I can’t believe you hand painted that, you are one talented lady!!

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  7. Peggy says

    September 27, 2012 at 9:35 am

    Ok Linda, I know I shouldn’t be amazed but you have done it once again! Your chandelier is simply stunning! I agree with Heather, you are definitely one talented lady! Keep up the good work. Now I’m off to destroy a “stained” glass picture… it was cracked yesterday and the glass has started to fall out so I thought I would see what I could do with it…maybe salvage the frame and some of the metalwork. 🙂 Have a great day!

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  8. jillflory says

    September 27, 2012 at 9:41 am

    That is totally awesome! I feel so inferior now!! LOL! Love how that turned out. I have an idea for some artwork but hadn’t thought of doing it in chalk. I like that idea better than paint because you CAN start over if you want – a lot easier than painting back over something! Mind if I use your idea someday? I love the chalkboard paint and chalk idea!

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  9. Eva says

    September 27, 2012 at 10:41 am

    Linda
    You are so talented, and I love your moxy. Nothing kept you from getting that chandalier…you brought it to yourself. I’m looking forward to the fall link party. Thank you again.

    Reply
  10. Shannon Fox says

    September 27, 2012 at 11:21 am

    THAT is fabulous!!!!!! I love it.

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  11. Diane says

    September 27, 2012 at 11:32 am

    You are quite the artist….Very impressive…Love it lots!!!! Great job!!!! 🙂

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  12. Jessica @ Stay at Home-ista says

    September 27, 2012 at 12:52 pm

    I’m super-duper impressed by your talents, and especially by how resourceful you wer ein using plates to get the curvatures right, so smart Linda!

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  13. Lynn @ UpCountry Olio says

    September 27, 2012 at 12:56 pm

    This is A-mazing! You’ve got to add artist to your list of many, many talents!

    Lynn

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  14. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says

    September 27, 2012 at 3:38 pm

    That looks amazing! You are a fabulous artist! 🙂

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  15. Elena @ `a casarella says

    September 27, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    Oh wow, Linda, I just pinned this. My daughters would looove it if I made them one (er, two…)
    –Elena

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  16. Sara Pliske says

    September 27, 2012 at 6:15 pm

    Omgosh…this is adorable! Thanks for sharing with us how you did it!! Makes me want to give it a try 🙂

    Blessings – Sara

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  17. Julie, RN @ http:\\www.craftyimaginings.blogspot.com says

    September 27, 2012 at 6:49 pm

    That came out great and what an awesome idea to use chalk! I love chalkboard paint…endless possibilities.

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  18. Kelly @ View Along the Way says

    September 27, 2012 at 6:54 pm

    I have not EVER seen anyone try chalkboard on canvas: looooove this! Like, serious love. I’d buy it.

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  19. findinghomeonline says

    September 27, 2012 at 8:26 pm

    Linda – that is so super pretty! Well done fulfilling your dream!

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  20. Amy of while wearing heels says

    September 27, 2012 at 9:13 pm

    Oh my goodness. I will be dreaming about this AMAZING canvas tonight. This is STUNNING. I’ve always wanted a chandelier. I always wanted a real one BUT now I would totally settle for this beautiful canvas chandelier.

    Reply
  21. craftythriftydecoratingwifemom says

    September 27, 2012 at 9:51 pm

    Gorgeous, dahhhling!!

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  22. brandi says

    September 28, 2012 at 6:23 am

    Such a neat idea, Linda! It turned out really nice. Well done!

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  23. Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says

    September 28, 2012 at 8:10 am

    I have the vinyl chandelier – love your chalkboard version.
    Kelly

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  24. Kelly says

    September 28, 2012 at 11:22 am

    Linda, this is totally fabulous! I can’t wait to see the whole room.
    I’m hoping your unfortunate events didn’t inlcude any man eating eels.
    🙂
    Kelly

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  25. Jennifer says

    September 28, 2012 at 2:20 pm

    Gogeous, I never would have pulled that off freehand…haha

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  26. Bliss says

    September 28, 2012 at 4:28 pm

    I’m impressed! You give the chalk challenged hope.

    ~Bliss~

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  27. Anne says

    September 28, 2012 at 8:02 pm

    WOW beautiful!!!!!
    xx
    Anne

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  28. karen@somewhatquirky says

    September 28, 2012 at 8:24 pm

    Love it Linda. It will be great for your bedroom!

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  29. Claire says

    September 28, 2012 at 8:30 pm

    I live with someone who will always veto a chandelier in a bedroom so this is a great compromise! I love Krylon’s chalkboard spray paint and actually had to stockpile some of it last year when I thought stores around me were doing away with it. Luckily the chalkboard craze stuck and everyone came to their senses and started carrying it again 🙂 You’re very innovative figuring out which kitchen items you could use to aid you in your drawing. It looks amazing, Linda!

    P.S. I may not love paint paint, but I adore spray paint! So much so that we have to come up with a clever way to store the ridiculous amounts that are inhabiting hubby’s workshop right now. I swear they’re multiplying overnight!

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  30. Good Time Charlie says

    September 28, 2012 at 9:23 pm

    This is amazing! I want to steal this idea. I would love a chandelier in my bedroom. This would be perfect!

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  31. Sandy says

    September 30, 2012 at 8:35 am

    How adorable! I have a great headboard from a garage sale that I wanted to use chalkboard paint on. Now that I saw your piece I can’t wait to get started on it.

    Reply
  32. Pam @ Simple Details says

    September 30, 2012 at 10:09 am

    What a gorgeous statement it’s going to make! Totally impressed, I have to erase 3 times just writing ‘Happy Fall!’

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  33. joannerambling says

    September 30, 2012 at 5:40 pm

    Oh my talk about awesome you have such talent and did a better job then I would be able to do

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  34. Tanya says

    October 1, 2012 at 12:30 am

    This is hands-down the very coolest thing, and I want one! You are so creative, love it 🙂

    Hugs, Tanya

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  35. shirley@housepitalitydesigns says

    October 1, 2012 at 5:47 am

    Wow….that is fantastic…you did a fabulous job!!….I was laughing at the various bowls, etc as I thought I was the only one that did that…better than using a compass…that would be too easy!

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  36. carmel says

    October 1, 2012 at 8:55 am

    LOVE this! Like LOVE!

    Reply
  37. AmyGirlAmy says

    October 2, 2012 at 10:53 am

    I love all the chalkboard art I see around blogland, And your tutorial with the bowls made me think I could really maybe do something like this on my own.

    You did a great job!

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  38. Sheila @sZinteriors says

    October 2, 2012 at 1:27 pm

    Wow, Linda! Your chandelier is fantastic!

    Reply
  39. Good Time Charlie says

    October 4, 2012 at 9:28 am

    I can’t get enough of this project! Thank you so much for linking up. Sharing at my party later today! -K

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  40. Linda says

    October 6, 2012 at 11:25 pm

    This is sheer brilliance. I love it and I’m probably going to have to do it. It’s just that original and charming. Best wishes, Linda

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  41. Elise says

    October 7, 2012 at 10:08 pm

    Hi there! I’m going to start hosting a weekly blog hop on Sundays on my blog, WTFab. I’m looking for 4 co-hosts each week, starting October 14th and was wondering if you’d be interested! It’ll be a fun way to gain more followers and make new blog friends. If you want to be a co-host, you can email me at: whatthefab@gmail.com

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  42. thispuglife says

    October 8, 2012 at 9:57 pm

    I love this!! I can see it hanging over my bed… pinning…

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  43. Athena at Minerva's Garden says

    October 9, 2012 at 1:21 pm

    This is a beautiful way to use a chalkboard–I love the chandelier you created, and by hand–you are a wonderful artist! I will be at the paint party on Friday, so see you there 🙂

    Reply
  44. kristin says

    October 19, 2012 at 11:55 am

    This is awesome! I’ll be featuring it later today.
    XO
    Kristin

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  45. Carlene @ Organized Clutter says

    October 22, 2012 at 5:52 pm

    Just love this!

    Reply
  46. leslie says

    October 23, 2012 at 8:17 am

    That is the best chalkboard art I’ve seen. I can’t believe you drew it. I love the large scale of it.Fantastic job!

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  47. Inspire Me Heather says

    October 26, 2012 at 8:16 am

    Hello Linda – I just wanted to let you know that I’ve got your beautiful chandy on my chalk art roundup post today, for beautiful DIY chalk art projects!

    Reply
  48. Seaweed & Raine says

    November 20, 2012 at 2:55 am

    That looks awesome!!! Did you spray it with something to stop the chalk from ‘dusting’ off down the track?
    Sheree
    http://www.seaweedandraine.com

    Reply

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