If you're a regular blog reader I'm sure you have come across this amazing spoon starburst wreath made by Kristi from Addicted2Decorating . It has spawned many imitations lately and is just ingenious!
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So when I was browsing my new Pottery Barn catalog and saw this hurricane I knew just how to try to reproduce it!
I admit that my husband thought I was crazy but hey-a girl's gotta try these things out you know?
I bought a pack of cheap spoons and cut the handles off with kitchen shears. I started layering them with hot glue then primes and sprayed with Krylon silver metallic paint. If you try this-be very, very careful with the hot glue-every little string or glob will be magnified once the paint is on. I think it would have looked better if I could have found the Looking Glass spray paint I've seen elsewhere but none of my local stores had it in stock. I also would have made a wire handle and wrapped it around the top before adding the last layer of spoons.
I was about to chalk it up as another DIY Fail when I decided to give it one last shot-with some oil rubbed bronze spray paint I had out for another project. I have to say, I'm thinking this little guy might make the cut after all!
What do you think? Should it belong in my DIY Fail category?
Have you jumped on the crafting-with-plastic-spoons bandwagon? What is the most unique/weird/odd thing you've crafted with?
Kristi @ Addicted 2 Decorating says
Thanks so much for the shout out, Melissa! And no, I certainly don't think it belongs in your craft fail category! I think it's great, and can be used as a vase also. Matt jokes with me relentlessly about crafting with cheap plastic spoons. 🙂 He says stuff like, "Just imagine what you could make with sporks!" Ha! Funny guy.
Ashley says
I don't think it's a fail at all! It's very pineapple-esque.
Amy says
Very cute! I agree looks very similar!!
Janet says
Smart woman! Never would have thought of that.
Courtenay says
I totally want to hop on the plastic spoon bandwagon.... I just don't have any ideas yet! How funny that we both did PB inspired projects this week. Love that! I've looked at those lanterns in the catalogue so many times and I would never have thought of your idea. I wonder if you added a bit of trim around the top, like maybe some braided jute twine, if it would give you more of the contrast of textures like the PB one has. I always think everything needs a little twine though. 🙂 Yeah, now that I think about it, I may have to copy you on this one... with full credit to you of course!
Margaret Oscilia says
Love love love it! First I've seen of the plastic spoon creations and I think it is darling. Would like to see a pic from the top....agree that maybe adding some braid/twine may be needed and like the idea of the handle too.
Mary says
Looking at that lamp, I have a couple ideas. Dollar Tree glassware, clear spoons... I may have to give it a shot! I wield a mean glue gun LOL! Definitly not a craft fail!
kim says
hi I love this idea!! I also like the clear spoons idea. you are very creative!! I am so happy I have found your web.page.
kim says
hi! I love this idea! It is not a failure! You are a very creative person. I am so happy I found your website!
D Riles says
Hi Melissa! I have a question - you mentioned using hot glue to stick the spoons to the jar. If you used a candle inside the jar, did any of the hot glue melt off? Other than that worry, I have to say it was a really fun idea! Keep 'em coming! Definitely NOT a "fail."
Sheila says
Really cute. Great imitation.
Donna Woods says
Craft fail? Indeed not!!
carol says
great Idea ..my crazy hack is painting the backside of rugs ...I have to say they are turning out pretty cool