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Have you seen the Christmas trees made from glass bowls?  They seem to be popping up all over the internet and I've got all the details on making one of your own.  In 5 Easy Steps! That's right, five. In all honesty, you can really get it done in three. Although, the last two are the ones that make it absolutely gorgeous.   Let's get started, shall we? W elcome 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. The links will be listed at the end of this post. This post may contain affiliate links. Step 1:  Find Your Glass Bowls First, do NOT use real crystal!  That's right, no going to Grandma's house and taking the crystal from her hutch or china cabinet.  Not only will she probably chase you down and beat you with her cane, it's just wrong to use real crystal for a project like this o...

I've been seeing crushed glass art at various craft shows.  I've seen flowers, birds, and seahorses, but m ost of the time they are Christmas trees.   Maybe because they're at holiday craft shows???   Anyway, after speaking with the artists, I learned they are made with resin and if you know anything about working with resin, you know it's a process .  It needs to be measured/mixed and protective gear (gloves and a respirator mask) is a must.  I wanted an easier and less toxic way to get the same result so I started experimenting and found it, resulting in the two above.   Let me make one more and share what I learned with you..... First, let's talk about what you'll need: This post may contain affiliate links. an old picture frame - with glass glass cleaner clear silicone - I used this and it worked great! crushed glass   I actually found some at the dollar store but they no longer carry it.   wooden stars   I was out of ...

It's November and even though I don't start my Christmas decorating until Thanksgiving weekend, I definitely start crafting it much sooner!  This is an easy craft that can be completed in less than an hour.  Ready?  Let's get started! You'll need a few supplies: Styrofoam cone Lace - mine was thrifted Ruffle - also thrifted Pins Glue An old pin or earring - thrifted This post may contain affiliate links. Start by covering your styrofoam cone with lace.  I spread glue on the cone and then attached the lace. While that was drying, I cut the ruffle off a vintage slip . Starting at the bottom of the cone, pin the ruffle and wrap it around the base.  Cut off the excess. Continue up the cone layering your ruffles. As you get to the top, you may want to trim the ruffles so they are shorter. I had to use a running stitch on the trimmed pieces to help them hold their shape. At the top, run a line of glue...  ... and attach a piece of lace trim to finish the edge. Ad...