See these chickens covered in old book pages? These are new in the Ballard Designs Catalog and the large one is $129 and the small one is $99. What?! Well, I thought I would make my own for a whole lot less.
Yep, here it is. What do you think? What? It doesn't look finished. Well, I guess I better go finish it then.
I can't wait to show you the finished project! If Mr. Savvy likes it I am sure you will, too.
Have a great day.
Kim
I love the chicken you are using. Where did you get it?
ReplyDeleteIt truly amazes me sometimes what they think people will pay for things. I guess some people do, but good Lord. $129 for a paper covered chicken? Can't wait to see yours finished.
ReplyDeleteThat is crazy, Kim, for a chicken. I'm with Gloria. I love Ballard's, too, but seriously. I'm looking forward to seeing yours!
ReplyDeleteBrandy, I purchased it several years ago at Pier One and then painted it blue last year to use outside on the deck.
ReplyDeleteThanks
Ballard's is mighty proud of their chickens! $129?!
ReplyDeleteI think yours will be just as awesome, but you will have the fun and satisfaction of knowing that you saved so much money.
Looking forward to the finished product!
I bet you can so pull it off! I look forward to seeing the finished product.
ReplyDeleteI bet yours is going to be much better. Can't wait to see it!
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be fantastic~ I absolutely love Ballard designs and love getting the look for less even more!! Can't wait to see the finished product! :)
ReplyDeleteI love Ballard, but hate their prices--they are more for inspiration than buying. Your chickens will probably end up looking better than Ballard's!
ReplyDeleteBest,
Susan
Hi Kim-
ReplyDeleteYours will look better than the Ballard one and a lot cheaper too.
My best- Diane
How fun! Looking forward to the finish.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Yours will look better and will have a unique look instead of that mass produced chicken.
ReplyDeleteWell, hurry up :)
ReplyDeleteWow, I can't believe someone would pay that much! Anyway, yours will turn out better, can't wait to see it finished!
ReplyDeleteSmart!
ReplyDeleteI love Ballard Designs. I salivate over their new catalog each time it comes. But, man are they expensive! I usually find a similar item for a fraction of the cost at Hobby Lobby. Can't wait to see the chicken.
ReplyDeleteGeeze, who would pay that much for something like that? Not that I don't like them, I just don't get how you'd be willing to pay full price....
ReplyDeleteI love making replicas of things... Not only is it a lot cheaper, but you also get to display your handiwork!
Yours are fabulous Kim!
ReplyDeleteCool beans Kim! I just saw another gal do this, and they turned out soooo cute!
ReplyDeleteI love the Ballard look too but wonder what they are smoking when they set their reeeediculous prices! ;) Your chicken looks like it's going to be better than Ballards anyway, can't wait to see it! xo
ReplyDeleteBallards is out of their minds to charge that much! I love that you are willing to create a similar chicken for a lot less! Can't wait to see the finished chicken!
ReplyDeleteIt's gonna be darling, Kimmie! :)
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
shelia ;)
OK Kim can't wait to see it done. taking off this weekend be back on Monday.. May you and your family have a wonderful Easter.
ReplyDeletePattie
Can't wait to see the finished "chickie" and wondering how you shaped it? xxx tami
ReplyDeleteKim, it's going to be even better than the one in Ballard Designs. ;-)
ReplyDeleteFunny when I saw the photo from Ballard's I realized that they have copied the idea from a French artist. I purchased a pair made of paper maché from French newspapers 5 years ago. The artist was doing all kinds of animals, even a life size ostrich. They were really fun pieces. I'll send you a photo. The details are amazing. There is an "e" where the eye would be. ;-)
You are going to love your rooster! ~ Sarah
I really can't imagine having so much money that I'd spend $129 on a paper covered chicken! :) I'm sure yours will be beautiful and can't wait to see it finished.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
Pam
This is going to be darling!
ReplyDeleteGreat minds think alike Kim....remember when I did this one here last July?
ReplyDeletehttp://thecomfortsofhome.blogspot.com/2010/07/le-coq.html
When I saw the ones in Ballards, I thought they must have seen my blog and copied me!! LOL,.
Hugs,
Penny
I tend to compare the price of everything by the price of a chair, around $600.00 (on sale of course), so I could by 1/3 of a good chair for that!!!!
ReplyDeleteANd the bigger problem is, that paper mache rooster looks so chic now but will be out of vogue in a couple of years!
Good sense and great idea, Kim!
Yvonne
KIM I love those!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat job!!!
I have a metal chicken like that, I know what I'm doing between cooking this weekend!!!
I know I'll love it Kim, can't wait to see it finished!! Wishing you and your family a Very Happy Easter my friend, Martina
ReplyDeleteI love this idea! Cannot wait to see the finished product. Where did you get your chicken 'skeleton'?
ReplyDeleteOutrageous price and yours will be extra special because YOU made it!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter!
Big TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents
Kim you made me laugh - thank you! Yes, those prices are outrageous, we need to learn paper mache all over again I guess! Looking forward to your finished product.
ReplyDeleteMichelle
New England Style
Love them! I saw those in Ballards, yours look great!
ReplyDeleteHi lovely lady. Yes this is Outrageous !! So happy to see you are making your own look forward to see it finished!! Thanks so much for having your party on your Blog. I hope you and your family have a Happy Easter.
ReplyDeleteXXOO
Diane
Your chicken is a riot!! I'll tell you when your finished it will look better than Ballards.. I don't even look into their catalog any more.. their prices are just too high!
ReplyDeleteYou need to go to Old Time Pottery and I bet you will get a chicken like Ballards for $5.00...
Good luck with yours, I'll be back to see it!
Sandy
Kim, I am sure your rooster will be just as cute, if not more, than the Ballard one. They have great stuff but the prices can be outrageous.
ReplyDeletexo,
Sherry
Looks very interesting. Looking forward to seeing the finished product!!!
ReplyDeleteYours has so much character!
ReplyDeleteLOVE it! I like how to took your little rooster from room to room to find a home. Sounds like something I would do! I didn't see these in Ballard. I guess I will have to head over there and take a little peek! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat are they thinking with that pricing! There are too many talented girls in blogland that can do the same thing (like you!)!!
ReplyDeleteHi Kim, I have an iron rooster I got at Pier 1 several years ago...wonder if it's the same as yours. Or is yours made of paper maché? Anyway, cute & sassy rooster! You won't believe this....I ordered the vase with frog around 4pm and got it the NEXT day - less than 24 hours later (even after the "out of stock" notation). Now, that's service! Linda
ReplyDeleteLovely blog Kim. I especially like the purple flowers. We are American missionaries living in Ukraine. I'm following here and hope you will follow on my blog(s) as well.
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter, May it be full of joy.
Coleen
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