DIY: Adding Crystals To Sconces

Okay, I admit I wanted mini vintage crystal chandeliers for our bedroom in the new house. I wanted two! With each one hanging down beside the bed. But, my hubby, John can't look at light bulbs without shades and to put shades on those beautiful chandeliers would be a crime. So, I went on a search to the local antique junk shop and the thrift store's too. And here's a DIY of what I came up with. A vintage look without those hefty price tags!
Here's what you will need:
*2 matching sconces
*White spray paint
*Chandelier Crystals (I will let you know where I found these at later in the blog)
*Crystal Beads
*Illusion Cord (Um, just the plastic cord you can use to make a bracelet out of)

So, I found these 2 sconces at Goodwill Thrift Store. They were black cast iron and had Williamsburg, VA written on the back. Williamsburg? How'd they get to Harrisonburg? But, hey, I need some mystery in my life!

A lovely coat of white spray paint. Heads up Dollar Store's have Spray Paint for $1.00! Some gloss to coat it and Voile here's an after photo of the sconces with the paint on them.

Now where do you find those chandelier crystals. Why Gallery74 of course! Here's a link! http://www.gallery74.com/

Next, the crystal beads that you see in the photo came from Micheal's. Now, add a chandelier crystal to the illusion cord, add the beads in a design that you will love. I just added 2 small beads and a large one on top of my crystal. Tie the illusion cord to the sconce in a knot. It's like making a bracelet, but without the clasp. Make sure you stick the ends of the illusion cord back down into the last bead. It can go wherever you want to place it. I chose to go simple. And then your done!

Now here's the fun part! Sconces were 95 cents each at the thrift store, Strings of beads from Micheal's were $1.99 (Clearance), and the Chandelier crystals were $11.89 for a pack of 10. So, for a total of $15.78, I got the look I wanted without the expensive price tag. Spray paints were free courtesy of my hubby John!