Miss me? I know, I know... it's been like, FOREVER since I've written a post! I've been busy with life, a new career, etc., etc., and have failed at taking photos of my furniture before it goes to someone else's home. Boo me.
But this, THIS is different! My bloggy BFF's are some of the craftiest peeps I know and I've teamed up with them for the JINGLE BELL JUNK SWAP! Sounds fun, right?
Well, it sounded fun until I realized that I'm not NEARLY as crafty as this bunch (but I tried!)
My vintage "junk" came from Gwen, Miss BOLD ABODE herself and wasn't junk at all! I was so excited when I opened my package to find 6 beautiful vintage spools!
Our home has 5 Christmas trees and 2 of them still need decorating, so I envisioned using these spools to make a star for the top of one of the trees!
Adorable! Of course the rest of the tree needs "sprucing" but this star will serve as the inspiration for my vintage tree.
These girls also have some great ideas, so go check out their craftiness!!
Bliss Ranch, Five Days..Five Ways, Jane of All Crafts, Junky Vagabond, Nellie Bellie, Primitive and Proper, My Third True Love, The Bold Abode. The Thriftress, Vintage Drama, and We heart DIY
Love those vintage spools!!! What an awesome gift! And you have a tree topper...of vintage spools! Geesh...I'm jealous! Great job!
ReplyDeleteHow on earth did you get them to stay that way? I need whatever adhesive you use. But a tree topper? Never would I have thought to use those that way. Vertical items in my world seem to stay vertical. But spiral... never would of thought of that. Clever.
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Now why would you say you're not crafty?? That tree topper has to be the most amazing crafty thing ever! And I'm jealous of them. Very cool Lori! Hope your new career is in full swing!
ReplyDeleteOh, wow, Lori! That is the most amazing idea ever!!! I'm so glad you liked the spools...and that you finally got them!!! Yay!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for coming out of "retirement" to join us for this totally fun event! I miss you and hope you are doing well!
WOW!!!!! that is awesome!!!! so freaking cool! we both made toppers!
ReplyDeleteGenius! So so pretty! Gwen sent you some seriously coooool "junk" and you did a great job!
ReplyDeleteI love the warm, worn wood tone of the spools. They make great inspiration for a vintage tree - can't wait to see what you come up with!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love vintage spools as well. Great thinking on the "star"!
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