We loved having them in the dining room for the past year, but it was time to switch things up. We have been trying and trying to find something we both like to go on each side of the TV. It has been an impossible process, but we finally feel like we found something we like!
We purchased two frames from Ikea last week {which is seriously weird for us, we almost never buy from Ikea!} and decided that they would be perfect with the antler friends in them! We tested it out once home to double check before we started in with the spray painting. Side note: why on earth can J and I never find something in the actual color we want?! I understand when its from a garage sale or thrift store, but man- even when we buy from a large store, we still have to change it! Maybe its the DIY in us;)
We spray painted them white because the black was just going to be too harsh, yet we needed the color to be simple so that we could use any fabric we wanted! The process to put these together was so simple I almost feel like I shouldn't tell you step by step, but who doesn't love a tutorial?!
First I cut out the fabric to be larger than the cardboard backing, and then ironed it. Next I used fabric glue and glued the fabric to the board. I tried to be sparse with the glueing, i'll explain later.
Next, I simply cut off the excess amount of fabric.
Then we cut a hole in the fabric and backing where the antler head and nail were to go. This was pretty comical watching J just 'eye' the first hole, and being so unbelievably off! With the second frame, we made sure to be a little more accurate.
Here is the final result:
One of the things I am most excited about with these is that I can change the fabric out at a moments notice {which is why I was sparse with the glue}. I seriously can't wait for Christmas, or even Fall for that matter {other than the fact that it won't be 115 deg. then} I am going to have so much fun coordinating the fabric to the seasons! What do you think? Do you like them? Are they a little 'too much'? Let me hear it!
PS- I linked this project up to my favorite parties.
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Love them! They are darling! Such a fun idea to spice 'em up!
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adorable! and such a good idea about changing out the fabrics!!! btw-where did you find the "antler friends"?
ReplyDeleteWhat fantastic idea, and I'm with you its awesome to be able to switch out that fabric!
ReplyDeleteLove them! What a great way to showcase your personalities! And I totally get what you're saying about wanting to change everything you buy...I think the twitching gives it away. Must. Spray paint. Something.
ReplyDeletelove the fabric and the fact that you can change it out..Im not a big fan of animal art, but you guys make it work.
ReplyDeleteI'm not usually a big mounted animal head fan but yours look fantastic! Love the frames and the fabric!
ReplyDeleteI love them - and totally want them!! So perfect!!! I like that the frames and fabric added some substance to the smaller versions of the animal heads.
ReplyDeletewhat a great idea. i have those frames sitting here and couldnt figure out what to do. now i know!
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-Cassie
www.designstocker.blogspot.com
Oh my goodness! I love it! So creative! And suuuuper fun with each holiday!
ReplyDeleteLooks so good!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love this idea!! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove them, love them, love them. Perfect balance and framing ...
ReplyDeleteBizarre - but they work! They really look good on the fireplace wall. I really love all your woodwork. So what goes in their place in the dining room? Ann
ReplyDeleteWonder what these would have looked like with mirrors instead of fabric? Very creative!
ReplyDeleteYay! I am so so glad yall love them!! I was justttt a little worried that I didnt, but they are for sure growing on me! Britt- we got the antler friends from Z gallerie, the link is here:http://www.zgallerie.com/p-8948-deer-head-small-1575.aspx
ReplyDeleteWe got them when they were on sale, so not sure of the price! Ann- we already have something new u, ill show yall next week! I love the replacement!
Michelle- Mirrors..freaking genius!!! That would seriously look so great!
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Adri
cute!!! i love them with the fabric!
ReplyDeleteI love the (I think) Amy Butler fabric, and the idea of switching it out for seasons. Where did you find the heads in the first place?
ReplyDeleteTHey make so much more of a statement. Great idea.
ReplyDeleteThey look great! I love the fact tht they are fake and not the real animal!
ReplyDeleteLOVE!
ReplyDeleteSeriously.love.these! Oh my goodness--they are to die for! And I adore the fact that you can change the fabric out on a whim! :)
ReplyDeleteLove this!
ReplyDeleteOh Em Geee, I love this so much it's giving me serious anxiety. Like, heart palpitations. This is one of the best projects I've seen in awhile. I LOVE it.
ReplyDeleteWhere did you get the animal heads? I have a thing for animal heads! (http://www.houseofhepworths.com/2011/02/22/the-cow-and-the-pig-in-the-kitchen/
Allison @ House of Hepworths
Wow! What an excellent idea!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad I am not the only one with a current obsession to animal heads. When I found a bear head at our church auction recently I couldn't resist. I love what you did with them. I think the frames look amazing around them and the fabric choice...nice work!
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http://www.holy-craft.blogspot.com
I put a link to this on my blog today. I love it!
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http://holy-craft.blogspot.com/2011/07/best-of-whats-around.html
Yay! I am so so glad you guys all like them!!! Such a great feeling!
ReplyDeleteWISHES- I would never used real animals. Poor things!! That would be so sad, I love animals way too much.
Have a great day everyone!
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Adri
love!
ReplyDeleteI freakin' LOVE these. Absolutely AWESOME!! Really really cool idea.
ReplyDeleteThose seriously rock. i love the look! I think making them interchangeable are a fantastic idea!
ReplyDeleteI did the same thing (minus the fabric) with my deer head. You can see it here! It hangs in my foyer. I love the moose as well.
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ReplyDeleteThis is so totally FUN! I love how they turned out and the fabric is awesome!
Congrats! You've been featured at this weeks Hookin Up with HoH party!
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xoxo
Allison @ House of Hepworths
Excellent tutorial! What a great way to display something that can be so manly. Love it.
ReplyDeleteI would love for you to share this tutorial on my mommy solution meme!
http://www.crystalandcomp.com/2011/07/super-easy-spaghetti-and-meatballs-in-the-crockpot/
OH. MY. GOSH!! I love these! We have a rhino head similar to this in the hubby's man cave - I wonder if I could convince him to let me do this! They look so awesome!
ReplyDeletei featured you! http://typeadecorating.blogspot.com/2011/07/highlights-from-party-25.html
ReplyDeleteHi Adri!! I'm doing my first 'Five Feature Friday' tomorrow! I stinking love these animal heads and I featured them!! Feel free to stop by and grab a featured button! The post will be up Friday morning!!
ReplyDeleteI did something similar about a year ago. Come see. But yours are safer!
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