Olivia somehow got the idea that she wanted a "princess chandelier" in her room. When I saw the price tag on a small chandelier I said OH NO! So I got the crazy idea to make my own. I purchased a brass chandelier from Habitat Restore for $15 (you know, the kind everyone wants to get rid of). I spray painted it off white to match the trim in the house. I think I did maybe 3 coats of paint. Oh and don't forget to put tape over the electrical wires.
After Christmas I looked for bead garland on sale. I found a few strands at Hobby Lobby for about $1 each. I also bought decorative rnament hooks. The "crystals" I found at Target. They sell them as vase fillers and the pack was $7. They came with holes already in them so it was perfect for hanging. I used fishing line to hang the crystals and have some left over for another use in her room. Here's the finished product!I covered the candle stick things (not sure what they're called) with scrapbook paper. I just cut them to size and used tacky glue that dries clear. I can't tell you how excited she is!!! She wants to show everyone her princess room and her chandelier. It was a super easy project and much less expensive than the real thing.