Paper Ornaments

For "Junk"le Bells in May


A page from an old paper back book, fan folded and secured with hot glue with a found Santa attached to the middle. I wanted to have mor of them made by now but just didn't get it done.

I included the photo I found on the internet where I got the idea. I think they would be cute made into a garland or banner spelling out MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Have a Happy Holiday!

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Tin Thing Do Over

Found this tin piece at GW, it is not old don't know what it was used for, maybe as a gift holder of stuff for you bath or body! Well anyway I liked it and didn;t know what I was going to do with it, untill now. I used the button garland to put around the rim, added a cattle tag and some more buttons and stenciled some letters around the side.

Added a glass serving dish, walaa a great way to serve something, cookies, veggie tray or whatever!

Here it is! Whatever it was!

Thanks for your ideas of what it may have been, still not sure, but that is OK~!

Here it is finished, whatever it was or will be. I took some photos of the finished piece( well so far) top or bottom?

A microwave plate or glass turntable will work.

Although cupcakes will look better, I used this cake for photo purposes! Hmm, looks like cupcakes will fit around the cake!

*Note to self, add a doily or something else to livin it up a bit!

? What Was It ?

Not sure what this was or even what it will be, all I know is that I like it! Found it at a flea market, thought it might be something you put in a pot for canning fruits and vegetables, but I don't think it was that. Maybe something to put in a roaster? Well anyway, I liked it the way it was but I wanted to do something to it, so for a quick redo I wrapped it with fabric that was torn in strips, and wound it around the frame.
Added - It is about 12 inches in diameter

So, does anyone know what it is or what it could become?

Oh yeah, it is finished, I accidentally erased the finished photo! The one idea I have for it is adding a large plate and serve cupcakes on it for an upcoming party!

Bird Cage

I got this old birdcage a couple of years ago,spray painted it an off white. I had candles in it first and was in the wreck room where no one saw it. Over the holidays I took out the candles dusted it off and was wondering what I could put in it next. My daughter had this cute bird she got at the Dollar General store and thought a green one would be the color I would like. So after I got one I immediately thought of the birdcage. The idea looked better in my head that in real life but thought it would be OK for now. I'll need to change it around someday!

Here is my favorite part of the cage, I added an old covered button for a little door knob!
Happy Easter!

Thanks for all the comments! Comments are motivating!

Button Garland

No Jill and I didn't try this, I was ready and waiting for her to post JUNKLE BELLS and to my surprise she had a garland project too!!

All you need for mine is buttons and 24 guage wire. I choose white buttons cause I have alot of them, but any color would be fine.

First I cut a bunch of the wire about 6 to 8 inches long.

Then you thread the one end throught a hole and bend it to go back down the other hole.

And twist the end around the other wire.

I did all the ones that I had the wire cut.

Then to make the garland I just lokked for a good place and twisted it around another button wire.

Then folded the wire up and added another button on the other end of the wire.

And continued this till you get as long of a piece of garland as you need.

But, you don't have to use it on your tree add it to anything, it tucks in any nook and cranny!

Since I had a tree still hangin around I added it to it!

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Need a Pencil ?

I was inspired by Jenny Kompolt from Junk Market Style web site with her "Got a pencil??" post http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/3522/got-a-pencil


I had most of the pencils laying in a drawer at home but didn't have enough so I got some from my Mom.
Hot glued them to a back of a paint stirring stick, I added the wire to hang it with first and had to cut off the end of the stick cause I didn't want to find more pencils!

I added a Smiley Pin, I wanted it so if I find another button or pin I could change it out so I glued a magnet to the pencils and to the pin back. So now I can change it or if I want to wear the pin!

Have A Nice Day!

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Hello Spring!

Ok, I know I am early for spring, but aren't you ready!

Suitcase side table with 50's telephone, camera and a cloche.

The bell shaped glass dome I found 2 at the Goodwill, the small glass pedestal at my Mom's Yard sale years ago

added a small grapevine wreath, spanish moss, eggs and dried flowers.

Goodbye Winter

Hello Spring!

Just Junk

I must admit this idea came from another blog on my list at the right, Round Barn Potting Company. I have an unlimited supply of pickle jars!! So I used this to hold some of my junk stuff till I am ready to put them to use in another project. I did this over the holiday break.

Since I have been busy latley I haven't had the time to create something new, but a new Magazine called Flea Market Style came out It inspired me to use some of my junk in just decorating! Link also to the right.

The old glass globe below is a fav of mine and I am waiting to find just the right idea to make it special, it currently has a candle in it but doesn't show uo due to the flash.

The fan Ibought last summer for 1 dollar! An old part of a book wrapped in twine and an old paperback book folded into a tree, I made some of these around Christmas time, I have plans to add a rusty star to the top and spray with glitter, for next year.

In the magazine, if you seen one the folded pages of the book could be put to good use, a later blog post!!!
Using twine to tie around old books came from the Round Barn Potting Co.

Boy Girl Collage Assemblage

I made these years ago when I first started doing old stuff on collages or as

some call them assemblages.

Click on pictures to make them larger to read the poems
and other words.