Antler Antics
Antler antics.
I recently stumbled upon these really awesome painted antlers that I absolutely love and, while I wish I could buy an original from Milwaukee-based artist Cassandra Smith, my budget simply won’t allow for it. Sigh.
Alas, I did what any inspired DIY-er would do, I set out to make my own version for a little less moula. I invited a bunch of my friends over to my house to join in the fun and armed with acrylic paint, brushes, artist tape and some antlers we scored off eBay, we got to crafting. Here are some pictures from our craft night. Hope you enjoy! Oh, and be sure to check out Cassandra’s work…she is a really talented artist.
For more on Cassandra, follow her blog, visit her Etsy shop, check out her website or read her magazine.
Gilded girl: Darcey puts brush to antler...starting with some gold here and there.
Who needs a paint tray when you have aluminum foil?! Not Shannon!
Jen takes time out from tapping her antler to pose for a picture.
Tickled pink.
The lovely Sarah.
Painting lady.
Erin poses with her crafty creation.
Gal pals Darcey & Julie.
Julie lathers on the paint.
Sarah admires her work.
Say what?!
Umm, how adorable is Darcey?
Me and my antler. I look pretty scary in this picture! Haha!
Darcey's hot-pink and gold creation.
My finished antler.
Shannon's bright and beautiful antler.
Jen's covetable creation.
Laughs unlimited.
8 Comments
It was such a fun project! And as always it was wonderful getting to spend time with all these crafty ladies.
I love how different all of our antlers turned out! I still think yours and Sarah’s are the best ones!
If they were faux antlers I would feel better about this project.
@Amanda – I totally understand. Of course, many eBay sellers specify that the antlers were naturally shed.
Wow, this is so creative and amazing! I love it! Well done girls, you look like you really enjoyed yourself!
So adorable! I am totally going to be painting some antlers of my own, when I get the chance.
Wow, very cool project!
Genius. I repeat, genius. Did you see the bedazzled antlers on Fab last week? Pretty rad stuff, and way out of my price range. Perhaps I need a little DIY as well.