Wow! Is it really less than a month until Christmas? Are you busy getting ready? I sure am! This weekend, it looked like my craft room threw up... I had so many things on the go. It was such a mess! I can't forget how blessed I am to even have a craft room to mess up... The last two houses we lived in, I didn't have that luxury.
Here's one of the projects I was working on. Vintage spool tree ornaments. I found the vintage spools at a thrift shop this fall. I had pinned this idea on Pinterest & knew exactly what I was going to do with them. They turned out so pretty!
Supplies:
- spools (vintage or new)
- glitter
- all-purpose white glue
- sheet music or other paper
- pearl beads
- buttons
- wire (I just used Christmas tree ornament hooks)
- small wire working pliers
- hot glue
Instructions:
- Start by running a small bead of glue on the edges of the spools. Roll in glitter. Let dry.
- Cut strips of sheet music or other paper & adhere to the centre of the spools.
- Glue buttons to the bottom of the spool with hot glue.
- Shape your wire into curly-cues & add pearl beads. Add a twist on each end of the bead to keep it on the wire. Glue into top hole of the spool with hot glue.
- Call your friends & brag to them about your pretty Christmas ornaments!
They look so nice & vintage-y on our Christmas tree.
A set of these would also make a fabulous gift... especially for a seamstress or fellow crafter. :)
I'm definitely going to keep my eyes peeled for more of these little goodies.
I hope you're starting to enjoy the Christmas spirit & have had some time to start your preparations.
Enjoy your day!
Linkin' Up:
Very creative! It reminds me of something elegant, eclectic and antique. I'm a new follower and invite you to come follow back if you'd like. I'd love for you to link up to our Holiday link party. http://stirizsisters.blogspot.com/2011/11/holiday-diy-gift-cataog-link-party_18.html
ReplyDeleteCorie @ Design DNA
Love them! Great job! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteMelody
Chattychics.com
I love these - they have such a sweet vintage feel to them.If you have a moment, I would be thrilled if you shared this
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carolyn - homework
Those look great! :)
ReplyDeleteThese are so pretty!! I love them. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteRachel
adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com
So pretty and so creative, Steph! I love the vintage vibe! :) Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE these! They are so cute! You can totally mold them to your personal style. I am going to add this to my to do list. I would love for you to come link up to my party if you had the time - http://www.literallyinspired.com/2011/11/wytbw-i-am-almost-30.html
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Ginger
These are so cute and so clever!
ReplyDeleteDee
These are so cute- I love musical notes and so does my daughter- I agree with Corie that it reminds me of something elegant and antique. Perhaps you would like to show it off at my Holiday Contest at http://astuteinfo.blogspot.com/2011/12/best-holiday-decor-contest.html. Cheers
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute. I've pinned it for later.
ReplyDeleteYour spools are beautiful!
ReplyDelete~ Julie
Too cute! You know I love sheet music crafts, and these turned out great! Thanks for linking up at One Artsy Mama!
ReplyDeleteTHANKS SO MUCH again for featuring your ornaments on A Special Christmas Soiree.. I picked you as one of MY FAV of the series.. I sincerely appreicate you stopping in and linkng.. THANKS SO MUCH.. Wishing you HAPPIEST OF HOLIDAY'S.. Please stop in and have a looksey.. http://theartsygirlconnection.blogspot.com/2011/12/special-christmas-soireecapturing_18.html
ReplyDeletethese are adorable! i made my own version using some vintage christmas books as well:
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thanks for sharing at our party!
Oh my gosh - I love love LOVE this idea! Music and sewing... my two big loves! All those old spools that my mother had are gone... and nowadays they are all plastic... but I will find some... somewhere... someday... this is so wonderful! Too many ideas... my head is spinning! Merry Merry - Deb (deborahrah@blogspot.com)
ReplyDeletei love the sheet music on them!! thank you so much for linking this up
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