DIY Chrome Owl Bookends
A few months ago, I share my Custom Craft Space on the blog. I'm still SO proud of this wall-turned-craft-sanctuary that my husband helped me design :) As with any project, there were still a few looming projects that I wanted to complete one day. An up cycled desk chair, craft supply labels, and a few DIY organizational elements. That's where these beautiful DIY Chrome Owl Bookends come in! Just one more piece to help me personalize my workspace.
I was first inspired when I saw these adorable owl salt and pepper shakers on sale at Target for only $2!
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Next, I filled the salt and pepper holes with putty. Then after the putty dried, I sanded it down so that there wouldn't be a bump on the top of the owl's head. The owl on the left [above] is sanded and then one on the right is not.
Next, I cut some MDF to fit around the owls. I used MDF instead of 2x4"s because MDF is more likely to provide a smooth, seamless finish after being sanded and painted.
Next, I glued the MDF pieces together [above] using Wood Glue
Last but not least, I spray painted them with Chrome Spray Paint
Now they are happily sitting at their home on my bookshelf in my Custom Craft Space.
What do you think? Are you as big of a fan of owls as I am?
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Oh how cute. My senior mom LOVES owls. Thanks for a fun visit.
Thanks Kaye!! Yes, I'm a huge fan of owls too :)
adorable!!!! I love the color of the tiny owls!
I know!! I love any metallic decorations :) So glad you liked them!
These are awesome! They look so cute, and super expensive!
Thanks!! You'd never guess they cost $2 would you?! I love cheap DIYs :)
They look fabulous, thanks for sharing this #momsterslink
Thanks Tracey!!
I had no idea they even made chrome spray paint. Now I have to go get a can and find some owl salt and pepper shakers :) Love how these turned out!
I didn't know either! I was so happy when my husband pointed it out to me! The dollar store is your best friend when it comes to low cost salt and pepper shakers :)
These are the cutest bookends. I will have to look at salt and pepper shakers differently now! Genius
Thank you so much :) Those cute owl shakers had my attention right away!
I love anything to do with owls and I really love these cute bookends!!
Thank you! Me too, lol. Love owl everything :)
I absolutely love this! I've wanted those small owls for my mantle, but I thought someone would notice they are salt & pepper shakers. It's brilliant to fill the holes and spray paint them!
Thanks for sharing!
Oh great!! I'm glad you found some inspiration. Great idea for your mantle too :)
These are so cute! I was trying to figure out where you got the cute owl figurines and then I saw they were salt and pepper shakers. Great idea!!
I know! It's so surprising to everyone! They were perfect for this project though :)
These are just adorable, and your idea to make them chrome is brilliant! They look so chic now! Thanks so much for sharing this with us at Merry Monday! :)
You're so welcome! Love seeing all the creativity at your party each week!
I can't believe that those used to be a salt and pepper shaker! What a creative idea! Thanks so much for linking up at our last weeks link party! We chose your super cute bookends to be one of our features this Thursday! And of coarse we will be pinning to our group party page on Pinterest! Hope to see you again this week! Thanks again!
Thank you SO much!! I'm so glad you like the project!!
This is such a great idea- I've been searching high and low for bookends that I like and have found none (at least not in my price range). I may have to try this!
I stopped by from Hit Me With Your Best Shot!
I was in exactly the same boat! That's why I decided to DIY some :)
What a brilliant idea! Thanks for sharing with #momsterslink.
Thank you so much :) Glad you were able to stop by here!
Using the salt and pepper shakers is brilliant cause they are like a mirror of each other! Perfect for the bookends. And that spray paint is awesome. It looks just like chrome. Awesome job :)
You're so sweet!! Thank you for the compliments. I loved how the owls mirrored each other too - they were perfect for this project!
Congratulations! This post is featured over at Diana Rambles today and has been pinned in the Featured at Diana Rambles board at Pinterest, Tweeted, and Stumbled. Please grab a featured button off my button page or via the post guidelines graphic. Thanks for sharing this awesome idea!
Awesome! Thank you Diana!! I'm thrilled :)