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Just when I thought I was done making glass bowl Christmas trees ...  ...I went to an estate sale...   ...and brought home this: I was SO excited!   Why, you ask?   Because it makes the perfect tree topper.    I really did think I was done making these trees.  The first one is on display and the second one I gave away.   Then I saw that sweet little bell with the bird on top and I just HAD to make one more! This post may contain affiliate links. A few more pieces of glass were acquired. I already had a candlestick for the base. If you want detailed instructions, start HERE .   Time to get started. The two largest bowls were glued and left overnight to dry. The next day they were turned over and the candlestick was added. After another overnight wait, the whole thing was turned right-side-up and the next piece was placed on top. One more day and it was time for the final piece. First the glue : Then that sweet little bir...

Hello, Friends!  It's December and the holiday crafting is in full-swing. I'm all about the upcycle DIY projects and here's a cute one for you!   Today, I'm using Scrabble tiles to make an ornament for the tree.  I've made them before using paint stirrers  and there was the Grinch ornament .  Incredibly, I still have a bag full of Scrabble tiles, so let's get started on a Santa ornament. This post may contain affiliate links. I pulled out 2 things:  scrabble tiles that spelled 'Santa" and some little Santa hats. Do the hats look familiar?  Yes, they are the same ones I used for the Grinch ornament !  They must be multiplying in the box since I still have a bunch of them! Anyway, I started gluing the tiles together along the edges.   Once glued, they were set aside to dry.   For a little more stability, I glued a craft stick to the back. Once everything was dry, the Santa hat was attached to the edge. Some ribbon was glued to t...

That's right!  It's time to make another glass bowl Christmas tree.  You may remember the one I made last year.   Wow, was that a popular post!  Since then, I've been collecting thrifted glass and have a new one to share.    This post may contain affiliate links. The process has 4 easy steps and to be perfectly honest, the hardest part is Step 1:  F inding the Glass.   For all the details on finding your glass, check out the original post.   Keep in mind, the pieces have to stack together and you want some flared edges to give you that 'Christmas tree' look.  This time I found a hefty candlestick to serve as the trunk of the tree and a beautiful plate with pointed edges. Sometimes those flared edge bowls are elusive! Even without as many flared edges, you can still make a pretty tree and I was thrilled to find a glass bell as a topper. Step 2:  Clean your Glass Bowls As long as they're not crystal (which I try to avoid), you ca...

Since downsizing to a smaller house it's been my mission to also downsize my belongings. That includes the thrifted, yard sale, estate sale, and road-side finds stashed in my craft room.  Believe me when I say there are plenty of them and I have my work cut-out for me!   That being said, let's get started on this little tree! 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. This time our theme is  'The Holidays' . The links will be listed at the end of this post. This post may contain affiliate links. This is an easy project that can be completed with just a few items.  I pulled out my stash of thrifted lace & trims, jewelry, burlap, and old doorknobs.   Add glue , the hot glue gun , a small dowel, styrofoam cone , and some Rub 'n Buff (not shown). Start by coating your styrofo...