Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Pedestal Bowl

The other day, I found a candle holder at Salvation Army for $2.99.  I liked the shape - but not the green sponge paint (why am I always drawn to green sponge paint?  Remember what my buffet lamps looked like when I bought them?)


I wanted to do something really fun with it.  And after I found this pedestal bowl on ZGallerie, I knew just what I wanted to do.


Yup, that's right, I'm knocking it off.  This bowl would set me back $34.95.  I wanted to get the look for less.  So, I grabbed some Rustoleum Chrome spray paint and gave the candle holder a few light coats.  


Then, I found a glass bowl at Christmas Tree Shops for $4.99.  



I glued the bowl on with my E-6000 adhesive - 



To give it a little holiday flair, I filled it with silver ornaments that I found on clearance at the dollar store - 25 cents a box!


Here's a before and after - 







Actually, I like my pedestal bowl more than the ZGallerie version - it's much taller!  And I love the price - 

$2.99 - candle holder
$4.99 - bowl
$4.19 - spray paint (I have a lot left over)
$.75 - ornaments

Total - $12.92 - and that includes the filler!  

I love decorating for the holidays - on a budget!

I've shared this project here -

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87 comments:

  1. I love it! I might have to knockoff your knockoff!

    Stopping by from Running with Glitter! I'm glad I did - I'm loving everything and I'm a new follower!

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  2. This looks soo great - you did an awesome job and yes, I might be copying you as well :) Thanks for sharing!

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  3. What a great looking bowl! I love to make and save.

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  4. Wow! Great job! Who'd of thought it's that simple! I will have to keep that in mind when I decorate for Christmas!

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  5. It is tall and elegant. Beautiful. Enjoy it.

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  6. My goodness! What a transformation! I am on the look-out for old candle holders now:)

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  7. I stopped by from Young House Love and I LOVE what you did with that candle holder. I'll be on the lookout for one too!

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  8. This turned out GREAT! I would love it if you would join my new linky party.

    http://myworldmadebyhand.blogspot.com/2011/11/totally-tutorial-tuesday-linky-party-2.html

    It's a co-hosted party so you'll get double the exposure.

    Jessica
    http://myworldmadebyhand.blogspot.com

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  9. Popping by via Young House Love and just had to leave a comment gushing about how much I love this project!! Definitely pinning it!

    Kristen
    www.decoratingdiy.blogspot.com

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  10. Oh, I love this! It turned out really great.

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  12. I saw your link on YHL and had to stop by. I am just a tiny bit obsessed with pedestal bowls (okay really obsessed! I gushed about an antique blue one I found at a garage sale in my first blog post (http://www.redheadinruffledflats.com/2011/08/how-to-cure-lonely-fridge.html). They are so pretty and can be used in hundreds of ways! I absolutely love yours! I filled mine with ornaments a couple years ago. You will be able to change it up for every holiday - it's perfect!

    My challenge entry was covering a lamp shade with fabric, which you can check out if you would like here: http://www.redheadinruffledflats.com/2011/11/pinterest-challenge-changing-shades.html

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  13. Just stopped in from YHL and I thought your project was great! I would never even be able to tell that was a knock off! I love that you're already preparing for the holidays with those pretty silver ornaments.

    This is the project I did for the Pinterest Challenge http://www.compartmentlife.com/2011/11/the-pinterest-challenge-fall-2011-toilet-paper-or-art/

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  15. yeah, TOTALLY cool!

    **new follower** :)

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  16. Wow,you are so clever.That looks so amazing. How exciting to see some Christmas decorating happening too! I love Christmas!

    I have posted some Christmas inspiration too (on my Christmas blog) so if you have 5 Minutes to spare please pop by! I would be honoured if you could also link up your post to my weekly Pinterest Linky Party at my main blog @ 5 Minutes Just for Me as this post is just fabulous! I have also created a Pinning Bloggers Master List at my blog that you might be interested in joining.

    Best wishes and happy pinning!
    Natasha

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  17. I love it too, I'm totally going to copy it for Christmas!!

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  18. Fabulous knockoff, Kristen! You definitely got "the look" for less. ;)

    Thanks for linking to Time Travel Thursday again this week. I love seeing your makeovers.

    Blessings,
    Liz @ The Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com

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  19. It looks great! I might have to copy it, too!
    Cindy

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  20. This turned out really nice! That spray paint made a gorgeous sheen on the base!

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  21. I love this! I see these "glue a bowl or plate onto a candle holder" all over blogland and I like them, but have never been inspired to try it myself. This one I might do....it would be a great table centerpiece for the holidays. Thanks! Lisa~

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  22. Well, now we all are going to have to pin yours! Cause it is so much better than the Z gallerie one. Thanks for the tutorial, I would of never of thought to do this. Love your cre8tive mind.

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  24. Saw this over at A Glimpse Inside and love it. This turned out great and looks like you paid more for it than the original inspiration!

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  25. I LOVE this! I would love if you would share this at the Crazy Cute link party happening at Between U & Me right now! I've got a totally awesome giveaway this week, too!
    www.betweenuandme.com

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  26. I love it! Yours might just look better than the original I think! Visiting from Beyond The Picket Fence Linky Party! I'm a new follower!

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  27. I just found your blog and am your newest follower. This project is FANTASTIC! Thanks for creating such an inspirational place to visit.

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  28. gorgeous! Love the spraypaint you used. Wonderful knockoff :)

    Coley @
    www.whatyoumakeit-coley.blogspot.com

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  29. I absolutely love this! What a great knockoff-yours is much better! :) I love the spraypaint-it's so shiny and pretty. I also love the Christmas balls you used!

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  30. I love this! I did something similar but called it a candy dish. I think I like your name better! And I definitely like yours better than the ZGallerie original. I love how versatile things like this are!

    Lindsay @ cobblestonesandivy.blogspot.com

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  31. I love your pedestal bowl and I love E6000 glue! Saw you at The Picket Fence!
    Debbie

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  32. Very cute! I have silver paint just like this but haven't used it on anything just yet. Looks like it would be great for my own crafting this Christmas season :D

    Thanks for sharing, cuz I found you at The Romantic Home's linky party tonight,
    ~Suzanne in NW Illinois

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  33. Wow - that is one stylish looking bowl! I love the silver ornaments, too - it's very pretty.

    I'm visiting from the Freshman Friday party at Home Savvy AtoZ.
    Jenn

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  34. That is gorgeous! It looks really elegant there under the mirror.

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  36. That turned ot gorgeous, love it!

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  37. What?! Chrome spray paint?? Where have you been all my life? I definitely need some of that!

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  38. I didn't even know you could buy chrome paint! That looks fantastic.

    Blessings

    Linda

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  39. Very elegant. It's amazing what spray paint can do! Thanks for linking to Things I've Done Thursday.

    Melanie
    bearrabbitbear.blogspot.com

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  40. Your pedestal bowl looks fabulous. I'm like you, I paint nearly everything I buy/find to transform it to my style. You were lucky to find your items so inexpensively. Where I live the thrift stores and dollar stores are in such demand the shelves are stripped bare by the time I get there. The way you made this is definitely worth repeating. You could make some extras and sell them.

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  41. I really like this makeover idea! Brilliant!

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  42. Wow I love this idea. It turned out great. A very creative idea.

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  43. Absolutely fantastic!!! I love a good knock-off and this one is pretty spectacular. :-) Thank you so much for sharing it with us at Inspiration Friday this week!
    Vanessa

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  44. That looks fantastic! I like yours better than the original. It's so fun and festive to decorate with ornaments too. Would you pretty please share this here?

    http://oneartmama.blogspot.com/2011/11/our-home-for-holidays-party.html

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  45. Awesome! Love your diy pedestal bowl.

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  46. Love it! This is something i've got to try! New follower i'd love if you followed back!

    Julianne

    www.sewfantastic.blogspot.com

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  47. I love your pedestal bowl filled with ornaments! I have some ornaments I bought on clearance last year (to make a wreath) this seems like it's more up my alley! :) thanks for the inspiration.
    gail
    ps catching you this week (thanks for linking up and linking back)

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  48. What a great dupe! For as much as I like
    ZGallerie, yours is a winner!! And at that price, you can't beat it!! Great job!!

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  49. That is so awesome! I love the look you created. I have got to go thrift shopping more. Pretty impressive! I am so happy you shared this @ Show & Share, thank you!

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  50. I can't believe that is the same candlestick! Amazing transformation! Coming over from Met Monday and your 200th follower - yay! =)

    Jeanine

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  51. I love the look of it! So glad you linked up with us and can't wait to see what you link up this week!

    Marie
    mylilpinkpocket.blogspot.com

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  52. This looks so great, I stumbled here and listed your name in experts challenge, this contest that only add who have creative knowledge of simple and stylish things. with less stuffs. You did an awesome job and yes, I might be copying you as well.

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  53. Yes, your version looks better. Great knockoff. I am a new follower - off to look through your blog.

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  54. This is a wonderful idea. I guess I'm off to the Thrift store very soon! I just discovered your blog as I was blog-hoppin' around, & now I'm your newest follower. I'm also following on Pinterest.
    :) CAS

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  55. I LOVE this! It's awesome price too! I think spray paint can fix anything! haha I found your blog from the Homer on a Dime Blogger Hop party. I'm your newest follower. If you get a chance, I'd love you to stop by my blog & maybe follow along too! Thanks, Jeni @ Becoming Martha
    here is my link
    http://jensidea.blogspot.com

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  56. Saw your post on Craft-O-Maniac. Love the idea. I have a thing for great looking pedestal candle holders. I think I might borrow this idea.

    Cindy @ changeofpacecreations.blogspot.com

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  57. Love this idea. I'm your newest follower. If you have a sec come check out my blog. http://sister-number-5.blogspot.com

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  58. I really like this! It's a nice change using the combo of silver and clear glass. I may be copying you if I find the right elements ;).

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  59. Great knock off. I love Z Gallerie too but why pay their prices? I didn't realize that silver spray paint could be that shiny.

    Robin
    Robin Flies South

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  60. Found you on Tip Junkie! Love your bowl! Great idea.
    XOXO Janean
    howikeepsane.blogspot.com

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  61. Found you on Dittle Dattle -- and I love your great knock-off.

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  63. Yours came out great! Nice work!
    Karah @ thespacebetweenblog

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  64. Love your pedestal bowl, and love that chrome paint! I'm going to have to pick up a can and do some spray painting :-)

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  65. Fantastic pedestal bowl!!! And I was JUST thinking how I liked yours better as well because of the height!

    I think it would look super awesome in a grouping of like bowls in varying heights - which would also make a great serving presentation at a buffet table.

    Thanks so much for this inspiration - totally wanna try this one!!!

    Take care,
    Christina
    designingbynumbers.blogspot.com

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  66. BRILLIANT!!!!! I can't wait to try this! =) Totally pinning your DIY =)

    xoxo
    jenn

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  67. Amazing! Love love love it

    Jenny
    www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com

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  68. brilliant Idea and easy on the pocket! good job! thanks for sharing.

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  69. That turned out really good. Love it.
    http://pam-lifethroughmyeyes.blogspot.com/

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  70. Great job. It turned out really lovely! Thanks for sharing this idea :)

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  71. I defintely like yours more than the original!! It came out great! New follower here. Would love it if you would stop by and share this at my linky party :) http://everything-underthemoon.blogspot.com/2011/11/bedazzle-me-monday-7_6572.html

    Also, PRETTY PLEASE stop by and check out Random Acts of Kindness Week going on all next week!! I would love it if you could participate!! More info here:
    http://everything-underthemoon.blogspot.com/2011/11/kindness-and-thanksgiving.html

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  72. This looks like it was a fun project. And easy too! Something I could totally do :) Great holiday idea. Thanks for sharing :)

    Jessica

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  73. Thank you So much for sharing it with us! I love it, and now will be knocking it off from you ;) Awesome.
    Britney
    www.jandmseyecandy.blogspot.com

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  75. Homemade and cheap - love it!!

    I'd be so pleased if you'd coem join in my Simply Christmas link party at http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com

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  76. I want one of these. Guess I'll have to be a copy cat, hope you won't mind. Trish

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  77. Oh my goodness! I love it! I'm thinking I'll "knock off" your knock off!

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  78. FABulous!!! I've wanted to try the shiny metallic paint, but was concerned with the way it would "really" look. It LOOKS AWESOME! Thanks for sharing your cool bowl at the Tuesday To Do Party!
    Smiles!
    Jami
    www.blackberryvine.blogspot.com

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  79. fabulous!!!

    I will have to try this, just won some Krylon paint! thanks for a great idea!

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  80. Awesome job! So pretty and so festive. Glad you joined in on my holiday copy cat challenge. Please add my link as well indicating that. Thanks and have fun!

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  81. Okay-just brilliant! You'd never know it started out sponge painted.

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  82. Kristen, this is awesome! For as much as I love ZGallerie, I have to say that I like your version so much more! Great job!

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  83. That's an impressive DIY. You did a great job...looks beautiful.

    Sharon @ mrshinesclass

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  84. Wow, this is the best copy yet..you did a great job and I too love yours better...
    Kindredly,
    Shirley

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  85. You. Are. Briliant!!! I love this copy cat. I am linking from Debbiedoos.

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  86. I would love to have you come over to Its So Very Cheri and add it to my weekly party. This is a great makeover-knock off.

    Cheri

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