Sparkle & Glam Christmas Tree

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This project got it's start last Spring at an Estate Sale.  No one knew what they were, but I knew I could do something with them, especially that one that one with the arrow pointing to it.
To me, it said, 'Christmas Tree' and that's what it became.
  
Welcome back to the 'Do It Over' Designers blog hop. We are a group of bloggers who love to recycle/upcycle/DIY.  I'm happy to host this hop and I hope you'll visit everyone to see what they have to share with you.  Their links will be listed at the end of this post.

After some research, we came to the conclusion that I had purchased some wooden bobbins from an old textile mill.  You can guess the purpose of the giant staple (that was not coming out - no way, no how!)
Since I have quite a collection of vintage costume jewelry, I decided to go with a 'glam-look' for this makeover.  The first step was to give it a coat of silver spray paint.  I also included a few pieces of jewelry I was thinking of using that just weren't the right color. 
The 'diamond' necklace I found a few weeks ago was attached first.
I used E6000 to attach it since it was a heavy piece of jewelry.
I added some sparkles around the bottom edge using jewel embellishing glue.
You can also see the string of pearls that was added to the base.
From there I started adding pieces of jewelry that I had sorted from the collection.  
Single earrings and broken pins and bracelets...
...until I felt it had enough sparkle...
...like a Faberge' egg!  
This was one of the easiest makeovers I've done in a while!

As for the other bobbins, I have plans for them.  I just don't know when I'll get to them...stay tuned!

As I said earlier, this is a blog hop and my friends have some amazing ideas to share with you.  You don't want to miss a thing so all of their links are listed below.  Be sure to stop by for a visit!

Modern on Monticello

Pandora’s Box

Purple Hues & Me

Southern Sunflowers 

Unique Creations by Anita

Interior Frugalista

The Apple Street Cottage

Birdz of a Feather

Exquisitely Unremarkable


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Comments

  1. Birdz of a FeatherNovember 27, 2021 at 8:20 AM

    Wow, that's quite the collection of costume jewellry you have; instant glam! Move over faberge eggs; this is amazing :)

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    1. AnnNovember 27, 2021 at 7:43 PM

      Thank you, Sara. I have so much more to create/play with this winter!

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  2. Patti @ Pandoras BoxNovember 27, 2021 at 8:39 AM

    This is so elegant - I am also working on a similar project today - a jeweled cone tree (a project I have put off for years! Thanks for hosting - - there are some fabulous projects in this hop!

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    1. AnnNovember 27, 2021 at 7:44 PM

      I have a cone that I want to do too! I agree, this team is SO talented!

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  3. Gail @Purple Hues and MeNovember 27, 2021 at 8:44 AM

    How pretty, Ann! I think you had too much fun creating this 'gem' of a Christmas tree! Looks gorgeous!

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    1. AnnNovember 27, 2021 at 7:46 PM

      You are so right, Gail! And there's more to play with!

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  4. Kim November 27, 2021 at 8:44 AM

    Well I love sparkle so this caught my attention right away! I also love vintage jewelry of any kind so it's a double win for me. Great upcycle, Ann and thanks for hosting! Happy Holidays my crafty friend. xo

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    1. AnnNovember 27, 2021 at 7:47 PM

      Happy holidays to you too, Kim. Sparkle and shine, sometimes I think I'm part crow! lol

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  5. Marie-Interior FrugalistaNovember 27, 2021 at 9:26 AM

    Oh I love this, Ann, such an elegant upcycle for the holidays! What a gorgeous collection of costume jewelry too. Thank you so much for hosting and wishing you a very Merry Christmas!

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    1. AnnNovember 27, 2021 at 7:50 PM

      As soon as I saw the bobbin I knew it was destined to be a tree. I'm so glad you've joined us, Marie. Merry Christmas!

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  6. My Hubbard HomeNovember 27, 2021 at 2:51 PM

    Vintage jewelry is wonderful to work with. Its sparkle makes everything look elevated. I really like those bobbins, decorated and even plain :)
    Thanks for hosting another fun blog hop, Ann!
    Merry Christmas!
    RR

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    1. AnnNovember 27, 2021 at 7:54 PM

      It really is fun and I loved picking out the pieces I wanted to use for this project. I have a few ideas for the others, I just need to find a few other things to make it happen.
      I'm so glad you're part of the team, Rachelle. Merry Christmas!

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  7. Unique creations by AnitaNovember 27, 2021 at 3:57 PM

    Oh wow this is just stunning. Great find and even better repurpose. I love that you added old jewellery.

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    1. AnnNovember 27, 2021 at 7:55 PM

      Thank you, Anita. I knew I had to have them as soon as I laid eyes on them!

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  8. thepaintedapron.comNovember 28, 2021 at 9:38 AM

    How beautiful! What a great idea, I love all the different embellishments!
    Jenna

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  9. AllysonNovember 28, 2021 at 6:29 PM

    Your tree looks very glam, indeed! Those textile bobbins were a unique find and you came up with a spectacular Christmas upcycle idea.

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    1. AnnNovember 29, 2021 at 8:23 AM

      Thank you, Allyson. This was a little 'out of my box' but I had fun making it!

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  10. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasNovember 29, 2021 at 9:09 AM

    Ann. I love this sweet Tree!! What a great idea!! I have a bunch of paper mache cones left over from when I made and sold Victorian Tussie Mussies so I have been putting together several Tree ideas to make with them and this one will definitely be added to my list!! Thanks so much for stopping by!!
    Hugs,
    Deb

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    1. AnnNovember 29, 2021 at 7:13 PM

      Thank you, Debbie. I look forward to seeing the ones you make!

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  11. Donna @ Modern on MonticelloNovember 30, 2021 at 6:44 AM

    The glam is beautiful on this tree. You find such interesting things at your thrift stores. I need to pay more attention to small things like this. Thanks for hosting this hop and sharing some inspiration again this month.

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    1. AnnNovember 30, 2021 at 10:11 AM

      Thank you, Donna. I always look on the bottom shelves and the 'out of the way' places!

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  12. UnknownDecember 1, 2021 at 9:41 AM

    What a creative way to use vintage costume jewelry! So pretty! Donna

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  13. Denise/My Home of All SeasonsDecember 2, 2021 at 9:48 AM

    What a gorgeous upcycle! I love your ability to look at that and envision what it could be. I wish I was able to do that a little more. It turned out beautifully. Thanks for the inspiration!

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    1. AnnDecember 2, 2021 at 1:47 PM

      Thank you so much for the sweet compliment, Denise. I'm so glad to hear you're inspired!

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  14. ErleneDecember 2, 2021 at 2:22 PM

    Who would of thought a bobbin could turn into a beautiful and unique ornament. Love the added sparkle.

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    1. AnnDecember 2, 2021 at 7:57 PM

      Thank you, Erlene. Now I'm making plans for the rest of them!

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  15. AnonymousDecember 4, 2021 at 9:51 AM

    Just gorgeous, Ann!

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  16. Lydia from Lydia's Flexitarian KitchenDecember 8, 2021 at 4:41 PM

    So much fun! Love the sparkle and what a fun way to display all the pretty costume jewelry we may have. Thanks for sharing with us at Creatively Crafty #ccbg :)

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  17. Donna @ Modern on MonticelloDecember 8, 2021 at 9:18 PM

    Thanks for sharing this post on the link party this week. #HomeMattersParty

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