Pieceful Bits

Friday, January 1, 2010

Thrifty Up Cycle Decor

No, we are not making this pie! Just thought it would grab your attention.
Thrifty Decor Chick is where I found this project. Check her out for great decor ideas!
This is one of those cheap-o reed room diffusers. I liked the shape of the bottle so even though it is empty at the moment I wanted to keep it.You only need 3 items for this project. This glue is my all time favorite. It holds in seconds.
You can use regular craft glue or a glue gun but I prefer this glue for instant hold. The jute twine was a whopping 99 cents at my local Hob Lob.

I started at the very bottom and with this glue you only have to hold to secure for a few seconds.
It is wrapping around nicely at this point. Be sure to keep your rows even and close together. I glued the whole way around..but I am sure you may only have to glue every couple of rows.
The only downfall was the twisting of the twine.
At this point It probably took me less than 10 minutes to get this far.
There's that annoying twisty twine again.
It is getting a little harder to keep the twisty twine at bay.
I wrapped the twine all the way to the tiptop. I placed a little bit of glue to the end of the twine and then gently squeezed it with my fingers to seal the ends.
See, it looks nice and finished now!
This will add some needed texture to your decor. You can make 3 bottles like this to make a nice grouping. Wine bottles or inexpensive vases would look great too.

(~~)
Julie

Thursday, December 31, 2009

A New Beginning!!!!

This Image is from Nina on her flickr. she has one of the best collections of vintage cards!

~ Happy New Year~ 2010

The song, "Auld Lang Syne," is sung at the stroke of midnight in almost every English-speaking country in the world to bring in the new year. At least partially written by Robert Burns in the 1700's, it was first published in 1796 after Burns' death. Early variations of the song were sung prior to 1700 and inspired Burns to produce the modern rendition. An old Scottish tune, "Auld Lang Syne" literally means "old long ago," or simply, "the good old days".

Auld Lang Syne
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And auld lang syne?
For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne,
We'll tak a cup of kindness yet,
For auld lang syne!

And there's a hand my trusty fiere,
And gie's a hand o thine,
And we'll tak a right guid-willie waught,
For auld lang syne
For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne,
We'll tak a cup of kindness yet,
For auld lang syne!

And on a final note - my free-spirited son walked in the kitchen this afternoon with a shaved head! I gave a big hug and told him I loved him. He has been sporting a blue Mohawk for almost a year now. I asked why he shaved his head and he said It's New Years and I am going to see how long it grows in a year. Since next year is his Senior Year in high school I will be so happy to get great Senior pictures of him. That was a stipulation for him having a blue Mohawk was for him to get rid of it in time to get Senior Pictures.
Before and After photos follow:

Until Next Year (~~) Julie

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Deck the Halls

Love this Santa Pick as my tree toppper on one of my pink trees.

Hermey the Dentist with his Spotted Elephant from the Island of the Misfit Toys. Cute!

My handmade stocking given to me from my Great Aunt Florence when I was a baby. The dollie has always been my favorite on this stocking.
She is the only relative that called me "Julie Ann" by my first and middle name. The stocking still has the original ribbons and jingle bells. I did have to finally replace the felt hanger.
The tradition continues....

My favorite picture of my dad and my niece, Lainey who was adopted from China 3 years ago. She is now age 4.

Jingle Bells

Some of my favorite ornaments on the green tree.
My mom bought this ornament for me since we have a train track running right behind our yard. It is so sweet.

Candy Canes..only 5 cents today;)

Thanks for visiting...Merry Christmas
(~~)
Julie

Monday, December 21, 2009

Simple Chenille Tree Garland Tutorial

Not my original idea~
It is from the Family Circle Christmas Treasury Book copyright 1986
Their version was red, white, and silver. Of course, my version is pink, white, and silver!
How simple is it? Cut your chenille stems a.k.a. pipe cleaners in half. Cut the silver pipe cleaners into thirds. Form circles and twist ends around to secure. Use the silver "ring" to attach the pink and white rings together.
Voila...easy peasy.
These would also be great decorations for parties in any color of your choosing. Think of the possibilities and how simple and inexpensive. Literally took me minutes to assemble while watching t.v.

Merry Christmas
(~~)
Julie