Why didn’t I think to DIY painted antlers after my trip to Wyoming, where antlers are aplenty? Until my next trip to the Great Plains, these beauties from Milwaukee-based artist Cassandra Smith just might have to hold me over. (Just in case you’re wondering, deer and elk shed their antlers naturally each year.)
(Cassandra Smith Painted Antlers $68-$91, via CMYBacon)
My husband has been itching to throw a set of antlers on the wall and until now, I’ve always said no. I might definitely change my tune if he agrees to throw up one of these beauties instead. Absolutely amazing!
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i think its ruined the natural-ness of it
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what an awesome idea for a holiday decoration! i want one
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what do you do with them? hmm this would be a fun DIY if you made it into a necklace tree or something…
Man, these are gorgeous! Too bad there’s no elk roaming around Madrid to offer me up their antlers…
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They actually look quite good!
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I’m not sure what i would do with these, and the ends are just a little bit gross haha but the colors are beautiful!
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perfect idea for a diy!
i’m so glad they are shed naturally. they are really beautiful…. would be great as a pendant for a necklace in a MUCH smaller version!
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mount it to the wall and you got yourself a perfect necklace/jewelry organizer!
These are AMAZING!!!! So gorgeous and such a genius idea.
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You could always paint branches that resemble the shape of antlers, for a vegan-friendly, non-animal-parts alternative. But I think the antlers look awesome.
These are great, such a twist on what they originally were
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Those are beyond awesome. I live right near a forest full of buck. I’ll be keeping an eye for some of these to DIY!
Cool! Again (as I am always commenting this) great inspiration!
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I hate hunting and I’m a vegetarian, BUT I love antlers! (and leather! Ooops!) These are so rad!
These are too cool. really love them!
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Such a random idea but I kind of love it. I like the matte finish on the paints mixed with the gold.
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wow they’re really beautiful. and i love how you added in the info on how they’re shed naturally
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These are gorgeous! And so relieving to hear that they naturally shed.
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these are beautiful
amazing ideas, thanks for sharing
I’m in for jewelry organizer too! And as far as I know, you don’t have to hunt the deer to make it! My boyfriend’s grandparents are feeding deer and each year they sell the horns for medical purposes (it grows fast apparently). nice colors! I can see my rings there
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Love Cassandra’s work! She’s also a sweet little lady. I just bought a SEQUINED one from another of her series! Blogged about it here; http://littleoceanandme.blogspot.com/2011/08/cassandra-smith.html
I adore this. I stole some from my ranch at home. (Texas means antlers galore) & now have a new DIY to add to my lists! yayy.
I think that this would be cute with some moose antlers, too. I bet that project would take forever, though!! What a cool idea.
We did this to some shovels in my design class last week. lol
What fabulous antlers! They’re of course lovely in their natural state but simply gorgeous when embellished.
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I so <3 the antlers, I would put one or two in white frames in my house and it would totally transform its identity.
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Really gorgeous! I want them…
So interesting and beautiful…
Wow, these look really cool! I would love to have a longer one to hang clothes on it!
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My friend has attire in her home. I never liked it, it looked scary for me. But those colorful attires are cool
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This is so much better than the original! This could totally be DIY, or a purchase…so creative. Brings a whole new meaning to the “outdoor” designing type.
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these are so awesome! I wan all of them!
How funny, I just bought one of these last week from Cassandra! Not only are the antlers beautiful, she’s incredibly lovely too. Can’t wait to receive mine…
i don’t think it is good because you hurt the dears !!!!
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WOWZERS I absolutely LOVE these!
They’re so creative and lovely!
xx Grace
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They are very nice looking. I like the color choices, however, I do prefer natural above all painted antlers.
Love this!
These are amazing. They have now become a priority project over the xmas holidays. Thanks!
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I’ve been wanting to do this for awhile now. I’m waiting for my dad to find some in the woods.
I know that this is a little late, but as a Minnesota girl from up by Canada, I feel the need to share my deer knowledge with you, : )
Male deer grow a new set of antlers each year. Each year, deer grow more and more spikes on their antlers (that’s what makes the antlers look like branches). So, the more spikes/branches the older the deer.
Each winter, male deer’s antlers stop growing because mating season is done and they’re going to begin growing newer and bigger antlers to look better to the ladies. So, antlers stop growing, get itchy because their new antlers are growing up under the old ones, and deer rub their heads against trees until their old antlers fall off.
So, that’s deer antlers in a nutshell. I hope that puts any of your hesitant creative minds at rest and ready to paint!
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i just want to tell you that youve inspired me! ive been working on my first two pair of antlers with one pair to go and theyre beautiful thanks to you! so elegant and beautiful! tomorrow im going out to a deer graveyard i know of locally and looking for more…not only will i enjoy them but they make beautiful gifts! thanks again for the inspiration!
My boyfriend hunts, and honestly I think his mounts look SO tacky and THESE are freaking adorable. I wouldn’t mind it all of his stuff looked this unique and interesting. Love it.
These are awesome! I have a few sheds around my house and have been looking for some things to do with them, this is perfect!
I know nothing about paint though. What is the best paint to use for the project?
These are absolutely gorgeous!