SPRING FLOWER CHANDELIER

Spring Flower Chandelier - A Nancyfangles Whimsical Creation
Who isn’t happy for spring and the opportunity to get outside and enjoy the sunny weather? The flowers are in
bloom, the trees are blossoming and the birds are singing. It’s the perfect time to enjoy picnics in the park, walks
along the river and dining alfresco. I actually had the inspiration for this creation last year but somehow never
got around to making it, so when I was trying to think of the perfect thing to make for the spring edition I knew
exactly what to do! This Spring Flower Chandelier would be ideal to hang over your dining room table, above
your bed, or from a tree as adornment for a special springtime soiree. (Don’t leave it outside though, it was
primarily made for indoor use). If you would like to make one of your own, Here’s How:

Supplies:
A Large embroidery hoop or similar (a small hoola-hoop would also work).
A few coordinating flower stems.
Some strong bendable wire or zip ties.
A mixture of thin and wide ribbon, in coordinating colors. (I used a combination of Sari silk ribbon, a few strips
of ripped fabric and some pretty pink ribbon).
A length of white bead strands (or any color you prefer, you can find them in the wedding section).
A strong ring and a spinner for the top.
A decorative large hole bead and a clasp. (Optional)
A Hot glue gun and hot glue (Always use with Caution)

How to make it:
Start by gluing one end of a wide piece of ribbon to the inside of the embroidery hoop.
Wind the ribbon around the hoop until you fully cover it, adding a drop of glue here and there as needed to keep
it attached. Glue the other end to keep it in place.
Attach the spinner to the ring.
Cut two long lengths of wide ribbon and fold in half. Run the folded edge through the ring and the other ends of
the ribbon back through the folded edge. Pull tightly to securely attach the ribbons to the ring.
Tie each of the four ends of the ribbon to the hoop, evenly spacing them both length wise and around the hoop so
that the hoop will hang straight.
Cut your floral stems apart and decide how you want to attach them to the hoop.
Attach them to the hoop using the wire. Or… Use zip ties to attach and tighten them.
(Wish I had thought of that sooner, LOL!).
I realized that I wanted more flowers than what came on the initial stem so I added in some coordinating flowers
using my hot glue gun and filling in where there were empty spaces.
Cut a length of a mixture of several ribbons and tie them to the hoop capturing one end of the bead strand when
you tie them into a tight knot. Continue this process until you have gone around the entire hoop. I also tied on a
ribbon mix between and behind each bead strand to fill out the design and balance it off.
To finish it off, I created a small tassel by using a length of ribbon and beads and adding a large hole bead onto
the top to hold it in place. I attached it with a clasp to the inside center of the hanging ring.
*Add some twinkle lights or lamp crystals to add some sparkle and shine!
Hang and enjoy!
I was really excited at how it turned out, and I hope you will be too! Happy Spring!