But I do have lots of old, falling apart books so I think I will use those to make my ornaments this year. So far I have only made one of these (I wanted to test out the look before I committed to making a whole tree worth).
But my favorite by far is this book wreath tree topper I made yesterday evening. I basically used an El Cheapo chipboard like coaster that I bought in a set of four for 50 cents at the craft store this summer ( I just knew that I could use them for something). I covered it with parchment colored scrapbook paper. I then made several (maybe 20) cones out of vintage book pages. I broke out my trusty hot glue gun and got down to work. So this vintage inspired tree topper cost me nothing! Well except a couple of hot glue burns. Yay!
Yes, that's a oil bottle. Like I said, fighting the urge! |
Party time...
Oh, this is very sweet! I'm looking forward to Christmas, too! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of using the wreath as a tree topper! I have to try this! Thanks. Great idea!
ReplyDeletenice job, aaron! love them, all!
ReplyDeleteHow pretty! And that just reminded me that we don't have a tree topper and need one badly!
ReplyDeleteLovely. I'd love to have you and your tree topper join my meme Seasonal Sundays. The link is open until late Monday night. Hope to see you!
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I've been burning myself doing those wreaths too..stop by and take a look.
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http://www.tatteredandtimeless.com/2010/11/paper-happiness.html
Such a great idea. I love it!
ReplyDeleteVery nice, you won't have to fight the decorating urge much longer ;).
ReplyDeleteI like it...I'm working on a wreath using the same idea. I think we are all fighting the urge.
ReplyDeleteI am fighting the urge too! Big time. I will be hunting for an old book to copy your tree topper idea. I love it! And I am kinda over my tree topper anyway.
ReplyDeletelinked over from Cottage Instincts
http://forevernewlyweds.blogspot.com/
I really love the simple book page ball ornament. I think I'll have the kids make up a few of these. The colors will look great on the tree! I'd love for you to stop by and link this post to my Theme Party Thursday today. :)
ReplyDelete-Jami
what a GREAT idea! come on over and link up to MMM :)
ReplyDeleteAll so very, very pretty!
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