We have a wood stove in our house. I absolutely love wood heat. There's nothing like curling up close to the fire with a good book.
We have so much birch bark from the wood, usually we use it to start the fire. I thought that there has to be a way to use it for crafting.
I've often seen ornaments in the stores with birch bark on them so I thought I'd make a simple birch bark heart to hang from my country Christmas tree.
The pictures are self explanatory.
I simply hot glued the two hearts together, adding the ribbon in between the two hearts for the hanger.
You could make these in all sorts of Christmas shapes. How about stars, a christmas sleigh or a tree!
I have a couple more uses for birch bark that I'll share with you later in the month!
Imagine, Improvise & Invent
Sarah
Love it! So simple and pretty :-)
ReplyDeleteI love the Burch ornament! I wish we had Burch trees!!!
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous in its simplicity!
ReplyDeleteDarling! You always have the cutest projects on your blog! It's time for my Follow me Fridays link up and I would love for you to share it over there! Http://tipsfromtheheart.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteOh I love these! They look very scandinavian...LOVE!
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this is very creative what kind of glue did u use?
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Maggie
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This is so clever! The use of natural elements is near and dear to my own heart so this speaks to me. So cool!
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Donna
That looks so sweet! I love the ribbon that you used with it too, it fits in so perfectly with the colour and slightly uneven texture of the birch bark :) I made a heart from birch plywood back in February and etched a swirly design into it...if I get my hands on anymore (e.g. from my Dad's shed!) I'm totally going to have to try out your idea! It's lovely and would look perfect on a Christmas tree.
ReplyDeleteOh, how stunning are these?! What a wonderful idea, I need to go find me a birch tree! Hey, I'd love it if you came and shared your post at the Head to Head Showdown, going on right now at www.icantstopcrafting.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful. I am unsurprised I randomly selected your project from a link-up to look at in more detail. Now where's the nearest tree.
ReplyDeleteWould love it if you would share this in my first EVER Christmas link up party.
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Have a fun day.
Rosie
Lucky girl to have access to all that birch bark! What a lovely way to use it too! Very Pretty! I love working with natural elements! It would be great if you could share your project at my party today... http://theshadyporch.blogspot.com!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHow clever and resourceful of you! These ornaments would make wonderful winter wedding favors, don't you think?
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking this lovely project to the Simply Christmas Inspiration Party Sarah.
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Kerryanne
This is really cute...off to pick bark off my trees...hehehe Would love it if you would link this up to our Rockin' link party going on now at RoCa and Company. Here is the link: http://rocaandcompany.blogspot.com/2011/11/you-rock-10.html. Come and show off what you got. Hope to see you there...
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Carmen @ RoCa and Company
www.rocaandcompany.blogspot.com
What a sweet & simple idea! Thanks for linking it up to Fabulous Friday at Faith, Trust, & Pixie Dust.
ReplyDeleteWarmly, Michelle
So sweet! I love this idea! And it would look super cute on a wrapped gift! So many possibilities! Thanks for sharing this @ Show & Share. I am so happy to have you!
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Brooke
blushboutiquestyle.blogspot.com
I really love it. I've seen birch tree stumps cut and people use them as wine signs. There are no birch trees by us. This is so simple and natural that's what so great about them. I'm hoping you will share this over at Sunday's Best Party going on now. Sharing ideas is a good thing! I shared this on Facebook,and pinned to Pinterest. I'm hoping you will share this over at Sunday's Best Party going on now. Sharing ideas is a good thing!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to start calling you the "birch" lady. You come up with the greates ideas. Thanks so much for sharing at Sunday's Best.
ReplyDeleteI love the simplicity of this ornament!
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