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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! 

15 comments:

  1. Sawdust GirlOctober 21, 2010 at 7:07 AM

    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?!}

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  2. Jess @ Frugal with a FlourishOctober 21, 2010 at 7:32 AM

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

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  3. Melissa @ It's Fancy SchmancyOctober 21, 2010 at 1:30 PM

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

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  4. Jennifer VanderbeekOctober 21, 2010 at 2:08 PM

    Very cool idea! Thanks for sharing :)

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  5. Kathleen MacaOctober 21, 2010 at 5:38 PM

    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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  6. Dawn LopezOctober 21, 2010 at 7:14 PM

    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 =)

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  7. Sawdust GirlOctober 22, 2010 at 11:27 AM

    Thanks for linking up to my party too!

    ~ Sandra
    sawdustandpaperscraps.com

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  8. Sawdust GirlOctober 22, 2010 at 11:27 AM

    Yeah, and you got rid of WV!!!

    ~ Sandra
    sawdustandpaperscraps.com

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  9. Ann @ makethebestofthingsOctober 22, 2010 at 2:13 PM

    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.

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  10. AllieMakes!October 23, 2010 at 12:23 PM

    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

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  11. MelissaOctober 23, 2010 at 11:55 PM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!

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  12. maliaOctober 26, 2010 at 9:23 AM

    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!

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  13. ShannaNovember 5, 2010 at 5:01 PM

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

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  14. Ann @ makethebestofthingsMay 6, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    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.

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  15. roommomMay 6, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    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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