New Antlers, Same Old Cupboard

I wasn't planning on giving you a repeat viewing of my cupboard so soon, but when Mr. CF put the kibosh on where I'd planned to hang my latest antler project,

this is what I came up with. 

Start with a set of 35+ year old deer antlers from your parent's attic.

Add paint you already have on hand and beverage(s) of your choice.

I just didn't 'get' the whole chevron thing.

Maybe because it looks too much like the tire tracks left by the vehicle that

drove through my wildflower bed behind my back fence (twice) this summer.

I do like the ombre trend though...

Attempt #1. The gradient is a bit too subtle maybe. I'll remember that for my
next ombre paint project,if that day ever comes.

I covered the skull with batting and found out that regular gunny sack burlap is much too thick. A WalMart fat quarter of burlap was $5, thinner, and comes in two colours. Perfect. After using the hot glue gun on a hot afternoon in the middle of a hot flash, it was attached. Not nearly as smooth as I would like, but I'll take it.

The base was $3.14 with my coupon at Michael's. Painted, sanded, antiqued, and Mr. CF helped me attach this baby to the board with 3" deck screws.

I then proceeded into the family room to hang my prize over a vintage

painting and that is where Mr. CF's cooperation abruptly ended.

What man doesn't want a set of turquoise antlers hanging near the TV?

I think I like them here better anyway (shhhh). I didn't notice until I had them up on the wall how wonky they are. This poor buck didn't have the most beautiful rack

(or the best luck) but I quite like them now in ombre turquoise.

Mr. CF is happy and that is important. You never know when you will need

a willing assistant in your crafty DIY adventures.

Right, deer?

**Edited to add: Mr. CF just told me that my antlers are upside down.

NOW he tells me.  My Dad says they aren't upside down, they just need to be pointed upwards more. It also has to do with how they were removed from the... host. Whew. Nothing like an antler faux pas. :)

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