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Dead Ivy...

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Thursday, October 21, 2010

Dead Ivy...


... well it's not really dead--I just wanted to make it look dead! I have rather large kitchen cabinets, and absolutely nothing that sits on top of them all year round *minus christmas when I put up beautiful vines of pine with white lights*. I wanted to do a similar but creepy effect for Halloween. That's when I decided I would spray paint perfectly green ivy and make it look "dead". 

Supplies: 
-Black Matte Spray Paint
-Vines of Ivy
-Painters drop cloth

Lay a drop cloth out, and start spraying your ivy black! 
That's really all that's too this super easy project!!! 

Here is the finished product 
(sorry for the bad lighting... but it kind of gives a creepy feel)

I decided to add my various Halloween statues above the cabinets as well! 
LOVE the look. I'm so pleased with the finished product!

Here is my gargoyle over looking the kitchen! 

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15 Comments:

At October 21, 2010 at 7:07 AM , Blogger Sawdust Girl said...

I can't believe I wasn't following you. What!?! I just saw your comment one someone's project inviting them to join your first ever linky party and I was wondering why I hadn't seen that post. My goodness! Problem remedied!

Great spooky ivy BTW! {And can you please get rid of word verification?!}

 
At October 21, 2010 at 7:32 AM , Blogger Jess @ Frugal with a Flourish said...

Love this! Adorable spooky ivy! I have been loving spray painting silks this fall! This is a great job!

 
At October 21, 2010 at 1:30 PM , Blogger Melissa @ It's Fancy Schmancy said...

I love the Gargoyles! I will need to find me some. The ivy looks great spray painted. I just love spray paint!

 
At October 21, 2010 at 2:08 PM , Blogger Jennifer Vanderbeek said...

Very cool idea! Thanks for sharing :)

 
At October 21, 2010 at 5:38 PM , Blogger Kathleen Maca said...

Love the look. I think the gargoyle is trying to decide what to have for dinner.
Great job.
Kathleen
http://www.firefliesandfamily.com

 
At October 21, 2010 at 7:14 PM , Blogger Dawn Lopez said...

That is really great!! Thanks for sharing! I am now following your blog and would love if you would come visit us too at www.justmarriedwithcoupons.com

Have a great Halloween season =)

 
At October 22, 2010 at 11:27 AM , Blogger Sawdust Girl said...

Thanks for linking up to my party too!

~ Sandra
sawdustandpaperscraps.com

 
At October 22, 2010 at 11:27 AM , Blogger Sawdust Girl said...

Yeah, and you got rid of WV!!!

~ Sandra
sawdustandpaperscraps.com

 
At October 22, 2010 at 2:13 PM , Blogger Ann @ makethebestofthings said...

LOVE the black ivy in your white kitchen! I painted ivy and ferns black for my Halloween decor this year. The black really pops against a pale background and gives the decor a boost.

 
At October 23, 2010 at 12:23 PM , Blogger AllieMakes! said...

OOOH! That's awesome! I love the contrast! Fabulous job!
Thanks for linking up to Making It With Allie.
I can't wait to see what you have next week!
AllieMakes.Blogspot.com

 
At October 23, 2010 at 11:55 PM , Blogger Melissa said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!

 
At October 26, 2010 at 9:23 AM , Blogger malia said...

ok this is a fabulous idea... wow i love it!
thanks for joining us at a crafty soiree... love to see you again on thursday!

 
At November 5, 2010 at 5:01 PM , Blogger Shanna said...

Hi. I am a new follower via blog hoppping. Please visit me too @ http://www.mommiesandbeyond.com and also facebook friend me too!

 
At May 6, 2011 at 8:22 AM , Anonymous Ann @ makethebestofthings said...

LOVE the black ivy in your white kitchen! I painted ivy and ferns black for my Halloween decor this year. The black really pops against a pale background and gives the decor a boost.

 
At May 6, 2011 at 8:22 AM , Anonymous roommom said...

Love the look. I think the gargoyle is trying to decide what to have for dinner.
Great job.
Kathleen
http://www.firefliesandfamily.com

 

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