August 15, 2011

Oh La La, A French Bird Display






After I finished packaging my French stamped candles I started looking for something to display them in at my booth at Orange Tree


Then while strolling through the thrift store I spotted the perfect display piece, perfect for a baby shower or....French candles!


Oh Ya, this will work!  I added pearl eyes, earrings, feathers, tulle, and of course a tiara.  It was 11pm at night and the more bling I added the more I giggled, I couldn't quit!


Of course once I got her all blinged up, she kept falling over, (More giggles) so I found an old table top, added some polka dots and of course rhinestone toenails


After she got a stamp of approval from Billie


This French bird was ready to get to work.  I loaded her with Candles and took her to my booth at Orange Tree Antiques


I have to say I was a little embarrassed to bring her into the antique store, she was just sooo goofy!  To my surprise the owner loved her and told me to put a price on her as she was sure someone would want to buy her..........I'm not so sure, we'll see.  One thing you can't put a price on though is fun and dressing her up was so much fun!

Happy Creating 
Carol

28 comments:

Anonymous said...

oo la la for sure beautiful,, you are the queen of fancy!

Toni K said...

So cute! I love it! Never too much bling on a lady bird such as this ;)

Nan Burger said...

Very cute, Carol! I agree - you ARE the queen of fancy!

Ido said...

It's gorgeous, I love it!
XXX Ido

BECKY said...

Tooo cute, Carol! You are the queen of creativity! Where's your tiara?? {too funny...just saw the other comments} LOL!

Hugs to you!
Have a wonderful week!
Becky

Createology said...

Carol your french bird display is priceless. I can totally see you giggling while "blinging" her to life.

Grammy Goodwill said...

Oh, that is so cute. I also really like those French candles. I want to try to stamp on some, but I don't know if I can make them look as good as you did.
Thank you for stopping by my blog.

Gina said...

She is quite the stylish bird & so cute too!

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

Hi Carol,
Yes..the little blingy bird will sell!!! She looks FAB!!!
Warmly,
deb

Sissie's Shabby Cottage said...

Hi Carol,
She's one hip bird! Love it and I bet someone buys her too.

hugs
Sissie

Vicki said...

I love her! She is a hoot and I bet someone will want to buy her.

debi said...

Oh, she is very french chic indeed! Beautiful!
A very creative way to display your wares!

Jillian's Bella Rosa Antiques said...

I agree with the owner! Someone will definitely want her. How fun and I love how you had so much fun creating her look!

Marguerite (Tina) Smith Hart said...

Oh Carol what a fun little bird, I love her! You might want to hang onto her as a permanent candle display. You could add holly for the holidays...:)
Tina xo

Domestic Debbie said...

Cute, love the polka dots!

Heart Vintage Design said...

Love the bling!

Lisa Russell said...

It is beautiful!!

Anonymous said...

Well gee,....thanks lady, now I have another project on my never ending to do list....making French candles for my petite booth!

(love the idea Carol....I never knew that tecnique xoxo Lynn

camp and cottage living said...

Carol
As always you have a great imagination! I would never had thought of using that for a candle
holder. I do like the stamped candles too.

Unknown said...

She had me at her toenails!!!
xo
Roselle

Debbie said...

I totally did not expect a bird! I don't know what I thought was behind the sneak peek, but you just gave me a huge smile when I found out what it was.

I agree with the owner. Someone is going to want your glammed up gal!

Debbiedoos said...

Only you Carol could think of this. It looks so cute!~

Debbie said...

Too CUTE!! I was wondering when u showed a sneak peek of it what it would be -- boy was I surprised! Its darling!

Kathy said...

She is amazing, and so are you! I love the photo with the kitty, to cute.

Nancy said...

Carol, Oh you are just too much!! I just Love it Carol! You are just too creative, you need to be hosting Crafting Classes at Orange Tree! I am sure she will sell Carol. Listen, I saw Creepy Lady this morning, http://www.modpodgerocksblog.com She is being used for a segment on Beauty Secrets no less!!
Huggs, Nancy

Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures said...

She's just too cute! You're so clever the way you fixed her to stand up with all those goodies. Someone will be adopting her real soon!

Amanda said...

Having met you at the unveiling of this blingy birdie-I can only smile now each time I pass by your booth (and stop in) and remember the day we met:) *I am the one that met you when you were putting out the birdie!* We've finally settled in enough for me to stop by your blog and it's fab. I feel so happy to have met you! :)

Amanda

Olivia said...

Ooooh I think she is just fabulous! I loved your candle stamping too! Thanks for sharing, I always love to visit your page and see all the ideas!
hugs,
Olivia