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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...

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...

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...