Friday, December 18, 2009

Glitz Galore

I began my mercury glass collection
last Christmas with a few items that were on sale.
After Christmas my collection expanded.
Who can resist 90% off?!?

This year I wanted to display my collection on my huge mantle/shelf in the dining room. I needed a beautiful backdrop.
I thought about using mirrors, but I used that design concept last year.
So the gears in my little mind started to turn and I came up with this idea.
I pulled a pretty copper colored frame from my stash. Then I pulled out the heavy-duty foil from my pantry and started cutting out squares of foil. I wanted to achieve a look of
"silver-leaf collides
with antique mirror"
,
without the expense.
I sprayed each sheet with adhesive and stuck them onto the picture,
in a random pattern, dull side up.
I was doing the happy dance because I got the look I desired!All that was left was to glitz it up
with my mercury glass collection.
I added a few sparkly items from dollar stores
(mirrored trees, big silver ornaments, and shiny garland).
And metallic leaves found at the thrift store.
I am thrilled with my
glitzy-almost-over-the-top mantle/shelf
and the couldn't-be-a-more-perfect-backdrop frame.

28 comments:

kh said...

I LOVE IT! You are so good at this decorating stuff! I know that if I tried this, it would not result the same effect. It's beautiful!

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

Very clever, Joy! What a great idea! It looks great and I actually love both pictures of your mantel.

Richella Parham said...

Way to go! This deserves a happy dance!

Recaptured Charm said...

What a TERRIFIC Idea. I wouldn't have thought to use Foil.
Excellent effect!!
Lisa

Becky@Beyond The Picket Fence said...

I love the foil--perfect amount of shine!

Pam @ Frippery said...

How creative. I would never have thought to use aluminum foil to leaf with!

arkie said...

That came out so well! I love it more than with the mirrors! Thanks for sharing your talent!

HouseMama said...

That really is the perfect backdrop. It turned out beautifully.

Brenda said...

I've never even heard of Mercury Glass. I'll have to research that. I like it!

All the silver looks good! And you can't get cheaper than aluminum foil. :)

Unknown said...

IT IS SO STINKEN GORG. that last pic. with all the gold and silver... "WOW" totally in love. PLUS BRAVO... ALUMINUM FOIL.. YOU GO GIRL!

Sue said...

Absolutely LOVE this "glitzing" idea. I wish I thought I could make something I did look this good. You are too creative!!!!!

Darlene said...

Joy, you always come up with the MOST beautiful things!!! Your mantle is GORGEOUS!!!! Hope you have a wonderful weekend.♥

the old white house said...

Ingenious!!! I just hopped over here from frippery and am so glad I did! You are so talented... The mantle looks beautiful! Merry Christmas! ~ Theresa

Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME said...

LOVE this! Brillant idea...it looks very classy!!

Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on Top said...

Very cool! What a great idea! Everything is beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kim @ Starshine Chic said...

It's beautiful!!! The tin foil in the frame is a perfect backdrop.

Janalee Hubbard said...

What a fabulous idea, I just may try that! And I love that it was practically FREE but it looks like a million bucks! You're a genius.

Megan {The Brick Bungalow} said...

I fell in love with mercury glass too and bought a bunch last year! HL had great ornaments after Christmas that were CHEAP! My hubby picked me up a few trees at JCP that were on sale too. I can't wait to add more as I find them! :)

Mrs. Kelley Dibble said...

Truly over the top! I LOVED THE RESULT of a little inspiration. It's a GOD THING!

Erin said...

Wow! That is amazing. Who would have thought foil could look so good!

Kimberly said...

it's perfect.

Valerie said...

You have saved me! We are doing a basically zero budget wedding for my sister's neice and we needed to something to the backdrops... THIS IS THE ANSWER!! I have filed this idea at thecraftersfilebox.com.

Thank you SO much for sharing!!

Ribbonwood Cottage said...

Joy you are so funny! I love your ideas...and more than that...your shelf is over the top gorgesous! I'm lovin' it! I like all that you do with that shelf...it always looks great, but I especially love the glitzy look you have going on! Have a blessed Christmas!
Blessings,
Debbie

Heather said...

Joy, Your home is so beautiful. You are definitely on my list of 'blogger homes that I would love to walk thru just one time!'
You have exquisite taste and still manage to make your home look comfortable and homey - which to me - is the most important quality a home can have!

Karyn said...

It looks like something out of a magazine. Blessings!

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Love, love your mantle. What an easy and wonderful idea. Thanks for sharing it.
Deb :)

Nina Diane said...

that's a really cool idea...love it.

Anna said...

Oh, those poinsettias are utterly divine! What a find. Did you get all giddy when you first spied them??

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