Simple Looped Ribbon Chandalier

 

Kind of different right?

I actually started out making this with the idea of making a normal ribbon chandelier.  I was going to put lengths of ribbon around an embroidery hoop and aim for a kind of beachy, grown up feel instead of the usual bright and pretty ones I have seen. I wanted it more subdued and peaceful. So I started researching these trying to figure out if I should sew on the ribbon, glue it, or tie it onto the hoop. 

Add I found this REAL glass ribbon chandelier and got inspired.

I am actually not a mod girl.  I am a cottage style girl all the way.  But there is something about the clean lines of modern design that gives me a sense of peace. I am drawn to that from an inspirational point of view.

 I figured...I could SO do that with looped ribbon!  And so I did.  I literally just glued loops together and then sewed fishing line through each loop and tied it to an embroidery hoop I painted to match.

 The ivory, white, and pale blue satin ribbon make it so delicate and pretty.  

It actually matches my master bedroom perfectly!

 See my shams? :)

I actually tried looping ribbon around the hoop but it started looking like a really bad wedding decoration.

Like an 80's throwback. Shudder. 

So I ripped it off and repainted the damage I did.

I was actually trying to hide all the tied off fishing line but it's growing on me.  

And I like the simple look of the painted hoop.

What do you think?

Classy ribbon chandy?

Pretty baby mobile?

Rear view mirror decor?

Or 80's tacky with a wanna be modern flair?

I still like it though. :)