my 1st centerpiece attempt

bulin

Hi Ladies,I need help!  I created a mock centerpiece and I feel like something is missing but I don't know what it is.  Please provide some feedback (good or bad).  I don't know what to add it make it look more complete.  What do you guys think about the cranes? Tacky?I hope the pictures will show up...my first attempt with PIP too![img]http://tinyurl.com/ld8q3w[/img]

bulin

Crap! It didn't work!  Here's the link.  Sorry I don't know what I'm doing wrong.http://tinyurl.com/ld8q3w

caiandcullen

i think that's awesome! i like the cranes... i like the simplicity of it. maybe some crystal drops or something to make it sparkle a little?

KKakes

Very cool. And so unique!

Soon2bMrsNaylor

I love it!!

emptybee83

The cranes look great!! Good job!!

licia9880

Love it! I also like the idea of trying crystal drops!

nahokulele

Lovely!  Nice job!  I am always so impressed with you DIY-ers out there!

nahokulele

Oops, I forgot the feedback part--I like the unique use of the cranes.  I feel like it does need a little something more...the crystals is a great idea.  Maybe think about adding a filler to the bottom third of the vase to kinda ground the branches--if you want an earthy feel, sand would be super cool.  Or maybe glass beads if you're going with the crystals.What do you think?

jujubee96

I also like the idea of some crystals hanging from it - like the kind on chandeliers?

kaesha

Awesome idea!!

kltopacio

wow that is really nice good joB!!!!  and it will look even nicer with the crystals!!! the ladies here have such artistic minds!!

jrossb

I like it! If you don't like the idea of hanging crystals off of the top as I am assuming that everyone is talking about you could fill up the bottom with glass marbles if you watch Michael's they sometimes have the packets of them on sale for like a dollar each or maybe even try the dollar store. Some have them some don't. Just some new thoughts or... even some river rocks to make it more rustic of a feeling ... Good luck and nice job!Jen

bulin

Thanks so much for all the feedback.  I like the idea of filling the vase with something and hanging crystals.  Luckily, I will be in Florida next month so I can hit up Michael's and find some things for the centerpiece.  I will post again after I make the changes!You girls are great!!! Thanks again and have a great day!

simmy89

I love it as well, I have no talent like that so thats great.. The only thing I would do is as others have suggested some crystals, or I have seen sticks like those you are using but they have lights... just brightens it up..

BoBride28

Looks great! So impressive with the DIY! I agree with everyone else about hanging crystals or adding the glass beads on the bottom. I love the look of branches, I'm using manzanita branches for some of my centerpieces too.

M&M's_Maui

Hi!  I like Liz's (Nahokulele) idea of adding something to the bottom of the vase to ground it...  IMHO, I'm I'm on the fence about the cranes... can you PIP a close-up?  But the centerpiece looks great!And just for future reference, your PIP coding is correct, you just need to "un-bold" the middle part of the coding.

bulin

PIP test [img]http://tinyurl.com/ld8q3w[ /img

bulin

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bulin

yay!  Thanks M&M's!  I will post cranes when I get home tonite.  I think it kind of looks like foil even though it was made using silver origami paper.

bulin

Here is a close up of the crane.  Maybe after I add the crystals and pebbles, I can take out the cranes?[img]<a href="http://tinyurl.com/m8ru6q" rel='nofollow'>http://tinyurl.com/m8ru6q</a>[/img]