Set the Stage
Here are some photos from our set change last week (click to enlarge). I am very pleased with the results. Our team did an amazing job (there were lots, even though you only see a few in the pictures).
For those of you interested in all the technical stuff, we found the chandeliers at a yard sale and Salvation Army. Two separate chandeliers, matched perfectly. We painted them gold. Total cost? Seven dollars. The art frames were found at a second hand store and those were painted gold with brush strokes of black to antique them. The art for the frames was printed on a high gloss banner paper that we painted over with Mod Podge to look like a painting. And the fabric was a steal at five dollars a yard. The entire set was achieved for less than $500. How’s that for creativity?
We played theme music as people walked in. I heard responses such as, “Wow,” “Breathtaking,” and “Powerful.” It made my day.
Stephen
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Jen on May 5th, 2008
Looks great!
brent on May 6th, 2008
Nice pics, it does capture to a degree the incredible outcome of the creativity and hard work! Awesome job! It was a great addition to the irresistible environment. I believe it enhanced our ability to encourage everyone to live heroic lives for the sake of Christ. It made the service rock!
Vicky Beeching on May 6th, 2008
Hi Stephen,
Brilliant blog… love it! I’m putting a link to you on my Blogroll.
Saw Carlos (ragamuffinsoul) on your favorites. He rocks!
Cheers,
Vicky
kg on May 6th, 2008
great job you guys!!!
it looks amazing….
thanks!
k
Jim Drake on May 8th, 2008
Great post—liked the chandeliers…. I’m a yard sale buff myself.
Jim
Angel on May 9th, 2008
Thats pretty sweet looking!
Chris from Canada on May 12th, 2008
Hey Stephen - I just found your blog and I love it!! Great stuff!
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