Saturday, November 5, 2011

What I've Been Up To This Week!


I have been a little nervous about what I was gonna sell for Christmas decor.
Since I got the building so late in the year there hasn't been enough time for me to order anything in.
So, I thought I would just whip up a few things.
Not gonna be much, but I'll do better next year.
I love the way these little trees turn out!
These are metal cones that had a nail on the end of them for poking in the ground to hold flowers.
I cut the nail off and covered them with stained fabric.
I only had 4 of these things, wish I had more.
I'm not sure if they make paper cones for sale or not!


You could decorate these little trees anyway you want!
I kept my decorations neutral!





Then I moved on to some ornaments.
I had tons of corks and tons of prisms, put them together, added a little seam binding, and there you have it!
Next, I am gonna work on some ornaments made from some tiny tin spoons I have!





I have 36 of these made for the tree.
I've got a long way to go, but I know I will get there.
Two of the shops near me are having their Christmas open house this weekend! YIKES!
Guess I'll be a little behind!


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29 comments:

  1. d e l i g h tNovember 5, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Youv've been busy!! Love the ornaments...very creative!

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  2. oldgreymareNovember 5, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    You clever girl! These will look wonderful in a client's home.
    BTW My Michaels sells 2 different sizes of cones and Jo Anns sells them in pkgs of three medium sized in the needlework section.

    Then I searched and found this :D
    http://www.amazon.com/Darice-Cardboard-Paper-Cone-Cones/sim/B004MAR7ZA/2

    xxx
    z

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  3. SueNovember 5, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    You have been pretty busy! I love what you have whipped up! It feels like the holidays here this morning in sunny southern CA. The temps were in the 50's this morning. Way to cold for me! Have a great day!

    Take care, Sue

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  4. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageNovember 5, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    So clever! The trees look perfect in a group. I hope someone buys them that way!

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  5. DestinyNovember 5, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    So cute! Love the little cork ornaments! It's feeling very Christmas(sy) in Colorado...we still have snow on the ground! Have a great weekend! ~Destiny

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  6. Faded CharmNovember 5, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Looking good and I love your cork and prism ornament idea. Not sure if you have a Craft Warehouse in your area, but they have three different sizes there.

    xoxo
    Kathleen

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  7. NanaDianaNovember 5, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Well, you might be a little behind this year but next year you will be way ahead of the game if I know you! These are just really cute and I'll bet they will be gone in a heartbeat! xo Diana

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  8. UnknownNovember 5, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    oh these are Fab! I'm "pinning" these ideas! ;)

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  9. Garden Antqs VintageNovember 5, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    I think you've done a great job at creating your new Christmas treasures!

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  10. Laura @ 52 FLEANovember 5, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Hey! Even I might try those cork ornaments...Thanks for a super idea!
    ...and now there is another good reason to buy a nice bottle of wine for dinner! :)

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  11. Debra HallNovember 5, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    You amaze me with your creativity!! thanks for sharing your new Christmas treasures....they're going to be a hit!!!

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  12. CindyNovember 5, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    You're so clever! They're all as pretty as they can be...!

    Cindy

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  13. the old white houseNovember 5, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    These are great T! I have made cones from a 6 pack of birthday party hats from the dollar store... way cheap and you're covering them anyway! t.xoxoox

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  14. imsteelefullofscrapNovember 5, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Trees look lovely and adore the ornaments!!!

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  15. The Green PeaNovember 5, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    Hi TOT, the cork ornaments are clever. I started working on Spring since I was already too late for Christmas! Have a nice week.

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  16. Burlap LuxeNovember 6, 2011 at 1:51 AM

    Love the ornaments so clever and so different. I have been working on prisms and coating them with plasters to age them, I reall love your creative idea...Of course the trees are great as well, love the mix of cream and white.

    keep inspiring/
    xx
    Dore

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  17. Air BohemiaNovember 6, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Love,love,love them all...what a fun twist with the corks...I may have to borrow that idea, but use skulls instead of corks...heh, heh, heh...!

    s

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  18. SueBeeNovember 6, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Simply beautiful Theresa! I love the simple colors...

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  19. LuLu KelloggNovember 6, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    I love love love the wine cork ornament! SO clever!! Your little trees are beautiful!

    Happy Sunday!
    LuLu~*xoxo

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  20. Ivy and ElephantsNovember 6, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    These are really cute! My daughter is inspired to help me now as she would like to have a Sauvignon Blanc tree, with all the corks supplied by her!!!
    LOL
    Very creative ornaments!
    Patti

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  21. Sandi~A Cottage MuseNovember 6, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Love your creations!!
    Have fun!

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  22. VickiNovember 6, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Yup, Michaels sells the cones. We are making trees too with fabric. Yours are so pretty! Love the ornies too. Great ideas!

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  23. Alice and JayNovember 6, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Everything looks great! We hope you are having fun with your new adventure. PS we are behind with Christmas too. IT is just too early.

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  24. Linda@Coastal CharmNovember 7, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    My goodness...those trees are just stunning!!! Now those ornaments are way COOL...love how you were thinking about of the box.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  25. jacklynn4November 7, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Great job miss T, they all look lovely.

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  26. Blue Creek HomeNovember 7, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Cute, Cute! You did a beautiful job - great ideas.
    Rhonda

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  27. Lou Cinda @ Tattered HydrangeasNovember 7, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    These are adorable! Love those trees!

    Lou Cinda :)

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  28. LisaNovember 11, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    The trees are precious! And what a clever idea for the corks! Adorable!

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  29. red.neck chicNovember 14, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Love it! Birthday hats... they are the perfect paper cone!!!

    I need some of those ornaments... those are awesome! AND! I drink wine...

    ;-D robelyn

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