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Friday, December 2, 2011

Glass Christmas Trees

Happy Weekend Everyone!
Christmas crafting is in full swing for everyone by now and I am enjoying the crafting season as well.
I love the color turquoise and am trying to work it into my Christmas decor.
Here is my latest turquoise creation.
Glass Christmas Trees

And here is how I put them together.
What you will need for the project:
  • Styrofoam cones or stack trees.
  • Craft paint
  • Brush
  • Glue gun
  • Glue sticks
  • Glass bowl fillers (the ones that are flat on the bottom).
The process is so simple.
  • Paint the styrofoam, let dry
  • Glue on the glass






I glued the glass on using a brick laying technique. The second row started at the seam of two glass pieces, not directly above the one below it. Sometimes this is hard to keep up because not all of the glass pieces are the same size.

But just go with it, it will turn out fine. Other than the constant repetition of gluing on the glass, this project is super easy!



Imagine, Improvise & Invent

Sarah
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83 comments:

  1. life just sayingDecember 2, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    How incedibily cute! I'm thinking I now have another Christmas craft I just HAVE to make! Thanks for sharing.

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  2. AnonymousDecember 3, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    Very cute! I love the color of paint you chose, too. I am a new follower!

    http://fun-to-funky.blogspot.com/

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  3. Shannon FoxDecember 3, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    Super cute! I have a bunch of those glass bowl fillers I never use anymore. Thanks for a wonderful idea =)
    Merry Christmas.

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  4. Eclectically VintageDecember 3, 2011 at 2:37 AM

    Love these! Need to make a run to the Dollar Store where I spotted tons of that glass! Newest follower.
    Kelly

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  5. Karie @ The HoBDecember 3, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    Those look great!

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  6. Emily WeinzapfelDecember 3, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Very pretty and creative! Would love for you to link up @ Find Your Craft Friday over on my blog... Have a great weekend! :)

    Emily @ BabyBerry
    http://weinzapfelbabyberry.blogspot.com/2011/11/christmas-crafts.html

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  7. Jaimee @ Havenwood House of BoysDecember 3, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    These really are so lovely! THanks again for sharing them on my blog : )
    Jaimee @ craft-interrupted.blogspot.com

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  8. Melysa - Moments with the MontanosDecember 3, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    I love this craft!!! Will definitely be adding this to the Christmas decorations. Thank you!

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  9. Darby HawleyDecember 3, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    This is so creative and clever!
    Stopping by from Strut Your Stuff Saturday
    lifewiththehawleys.blogspot.com

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  10. Kristina @ ReMadeSimpleDecember 3, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Wow! these are really eye catching and gorgeous-and seem so simple to do! I love turquoise too and have done a lot of my decorating in that color too-great job!

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  11. Marybeth WalkerDecember 3, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Where did you find the trees? All I can find are the plain cone shaped trees?

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  12. KimMalkDecember 3, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    These are so cute--I could see them with glitter on the cones, too. I love your little owl!

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  13. Natalie MeesterDecember 3, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    adorable! I can't find the tiered ones either...any ideas where to look?

    I am a follower of your blog!

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  14. JenniferDecember 4, 2011 at 1:26 AM

    Ooooh I have a bunch of those glass gems! However, I used up my two cones... I may have to make another trip to Joann's...

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  15. marissa | Rae Gun RamblingsDecember 4, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    these turned out gorgeous I'd love you to add it to my link party at http://raegunwear.blogspot.com/2011/11/link-party-what-we-wore-and-made_29.html .

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  16. Lolly LinensDecember 4, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    These are beautiful. I've never seen cones with the layers. I wish my stores carried them. Love the turqouise, that owl c.u.t.e. and the HOME blocks - love, love, love!

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  17. UnknownDecember 4, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    These are beautiful!! I love finding new ways to use up those glass marbles. What a great way to add a little sparkle to your decor for the holidays!

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  18. Jenn @ The Former MissDecember 4, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    I just found your block thru Homemaker in Heels and wow!! I LOVE this - Christmas with a bit of glam :) I use a blue, silver and white theme in my living room and might give these a shot! Thanks for sharing!

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  19. Patti @ Pandoras BoxDecember 4, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Very clever - at first glance I thought they were mercury glass! Love the look

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  20. UnknownDecember 4, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    What a great idea! I love the turquoise:)

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  21. UnknownDecember 4, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Glad you stopped by the Sunday Social at The Kurtz Corner! Following you! :)

    Audra

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  22. AnonymousDecember 4, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    What a great idea; they look fabulous. I love adding new colors, like turquoise, mixed in with Christmas. I also love the cute owl you have in front of the trees. Great job!

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  23. MaureenDecember 5, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    Oh my gosh these are so incredibly beautiful! I love love love the blues!
    I'd love for you to link up to my Fresh Friday Link Party!
    http://www.releasemecreations.com/2011/12/fresh-fridays-link-party-6.html

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  24. AnonymousDecember 5, 2011 at 3:00 AM

    Oh. Cuteness redefined. I lurve myself some turquoise too. Very innovative and pretty.

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  25. AnonymousDecember 5, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    This is soooo stinkin' cute! I love, love, love it! The blue looks great. (It's my favorite color, too.)

    Sharon @ mrshinesclass

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  26. UnknownDecember 5, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    This is adorable! I love these - what a great idea!! Found your through I {heart} naptime.

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  27. CarlaDecember 5, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Found a site that has the Trees...found them at thecraftplace.com they are called Stak Tree. (this is the brand name) They come in three sizes! Might be able to find in other place as well! Hope this help above peeps out!

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  28. UnknownDecember 5, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    GORGEOUS! I shared this on a Facebook page :) Love the stacked look, but I've got a couple of plain cones I might try this with, too.

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  29. UnknownDecember 5, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Thanks so much Carla!
    I didn't purchase the trees myself so I'm not sure where to get them. They are called Stack Trees. They actually come with a base as well but I liked them without. I would have figured Michaels would carry them. Styrofoam Brand makes them but I don't know if you can purchase directly from their website.

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  30. RoslynDecember 5, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    They are so beautiful! Great idea and great job!

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  31. Cathy @My 1929 CharmerDecember 5, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    What a great idea, I don't think I've ever seen this before. Love the turquoise. I like the stacked look, but honestly this would look good on any surface. Thanks for sharing at Sunday's Best, and I FB this!

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  32. BodenDecember 5, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    Um, you should be doing the happy dance, 'cause your trees are AWESOME! So unique and creative, and so gorgeous! PLEASE come and link this up to the Head to Head Showdown, going on right now at www.icantstopcrafting Oh, and feel free to link up any of your recent fave projects from your blog, I'd love to see 'em! ~Jen

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  33. KatieDecember 5, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    Love this idea! I would love for you to link up to my new party, Monday Myriad Linky Party
    Also, do you button swap?
    katieoallred@gmail.com

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  34. Jen Lossing, Artistic Abode DesignsDecember 6, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    These are so beautiful. I love how you used clear glass over painted turquoise! It really lets it shimmer. Nice job. Visiting from Dittle Dattle!

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  35. SaraDecember 6, 2011 at 2:08 AM

    This is SO adorable!! Hoping you can link this up at my turquoise lovin' party going on right now!! (red during the holidays too) http://www.sweetlittlegals.com/2011/12/turquoise-lovin-16.html

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  36. JennDecember 6, 2011 at 3:50 AM

    Very cool! What a great way to use those glass rocks that we all seem to have somewhere! If you get a chance, I would love it if you could share this at my link party tomorrow night. Hope you have a great week!
    Jenn :0

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  37. UnknownDecember 6, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    wow this looks stunning and so effective. I also love the colour too - love all the blue/green tones and this is just a perfect accessory.

    Not sure if styrofoam is easy to find in the UK - we tend to use something polystyrene which, I think, is slightly different. I've seen loads of sites in the States use it and come up with some stunning home decor.

    Paula x x x

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  38. DonnaDecember 6, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Lovely! I love the color and the stacked trees are so cute! I have not seen stacked trees before. I'll be on the hunt for them! Thanks for sharing. I hopped on over from Today's Creative Blog.

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  39. pascaleDecember 6, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    J adore ton idée! C est super joli!

    Pascale

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  40. ChrisdDecember 6, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Awesome project! I too love the color and am starting over again in decorations for the holidays as we lost everything in a basement flood last spring. After 35 years of marriage, it is hard to plan again but I will be trying this one out!Thanks a bunch for your inspiration!

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  41. LoriDecember 6, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    This is great...I've got to copy! I'm a follower too, so I don't miss more. Warm wishes

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  42. Mary RuthDecember 6, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    I just love these! They look beachy too!

    Wonderfully done! I will copy this idea for my home in Florida! Thanks!

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  43. Mom Daughter StyleDecember 6, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    so festive and easy

    http://momdaughterstyle.blogspot.com/

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  44. Tiff :o)December 6, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Wow, so classy looking! I love it.

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  45. UnknownDecember 6, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    I love these! I love the owl too, did you make it also?

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  46. Amy MeyerDecember 7, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    I love them! What a great simple idea. Really adorable. Love the owl too.

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  47. the cape on the cornerDecember 7, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    oh my gosh, love that. i could do that, lol.

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  48. MadebyaPrincessDecember 7, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Hi! I saw your post on the Allred Adobe's linky party - I have a ton of these little pebbles around the house. I am now your newest follower from www.madebyaprincessblog.com and I hope you will follow me too! I also just pinned this to my Christmasy Things board on Pinterest (I am a little obsessed with Pinterest right now!) Looking forward to keeping up with your posts :)

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  49. UnknownDecember 7, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Hi Guys,

    I don't have a patern for the owl. That little guy was store bought!

    Sarah

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  50. Alyssa - Live. Love. Craft.December 7, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    Gorgeous!I love it!
    Would you be interested in guest posting? i'd love to have you on my blog someday!

    Great job!
    Alyssa

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  51. Sharon @ mrshinesclassDecember 7, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Hi, I'm back. Just wanted to invite you to share this project at my Show& Tell link party that's going on now.

    Sharon @ mrshinesclass.wordpress.com

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  52. Sharon @ mrshinesclassDecember 7, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Thank you for sharing your project at my Show & Tell party!! I really appreciate it.

    Sharon

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  53. Inspired By JuneDecember 8, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    Your trees are beautiful, Sarah - and I love your little owl!

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  54. G InspiresDecember 8, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    Very creative! And I LOVE the little owl! Visiting from The Creative Spark

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  55. So Many Little ThingsDecember 8, 2011 at 3:33 AM

    Oh these are great! I love the color. I can't wait to make some of my own.

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  56. Amy @ ThisCrazy,BeautifulLifeDecember 8, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    So adorable! They turn out great, Cant wait to get started!

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  57. JenniferDecember 8, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    I would never have thought to use those to make trees! They looks so pretty and ethereal! I love them! I have some tree forms and now I know what to do! Thanks for the inspiration and I have a party going on right now if you wanted to link up!

    http://daysofchalkandchocolate.blogspot.com/2011/12/latest-and-greatest-friday-9-and.html

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  58. TammyDecember 9, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    This is gorgeous!

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  59. Lindsi BDecember 9, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    oooooooh those are awesome!!! I'm so glad you shared these on Tip Junkie! I am pinning these and adding them to my "to do list." Would you please share this with my readers for Fun Stuff Fridays linky party? http://www.toysinthedryer.com/2011/12/fun-stuff-fridays-3.html

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  60. Erin @ Simply Frugal MomDecember 9, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Gorgeous! What a great idea.

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  61. JulieDecember 9, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    I love those clear stones. Very cool modern Christmas idea. :)

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  62. UnknownDecember 10, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    These trees are just gorgeous! I'd love for you to come and link them up with my Christmas link party co-hosting with 17 other blogs :) http://ejoym.blogspot.com/2011/12/creating-christmas-linky-party.html

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  63. Natasha Mairs - Serenity YouDecember 10, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    gorgeous

    would love it if you could share this on my link party Serenity Saturday at www.serenityyou.blogspot.com

    Natasha xx

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  64. Hydrangeas and HarmonyDecember 10, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Very pretty! I might have to totally steal this idea. :)

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  65. JennDecember 11, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    I am back again to tell you how fabulous these are! Thanks so much for sharing these at my party. I'll be featuring them tomorrow over at Clean and Scentsible. Enjoy the rest of your weekend and I would love to see you back next Tuesday night.
    Jenn :)

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  66. MaureenDecember 11, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Just featured your beautiful trees as one of the Freshest of the Week on Release Me Create!
    http://www.releasemecreations.com/2011/12/fresh-friday-linky-party-7.html

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  67. Meg @ Revamp HomegoodsDecember 11, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Great idea...although my eye was totally drawn to that ADORABLE owl!!

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  68. EmilyDecember 12, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    How pretty and simple! I have a little forrest of colorful trees on my mantle this year, feel free to stop by and check it out. I'm following you now.
    Emily
    domesticdeadline.blogspot.com

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  69. Jenn EricksonDecember 12, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Absolutely, positively beautiful! I feel so lucky to have had you join my linky party. You bring such terrific talent and fresh ideas!

    Jenn

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  70. AnonymousDecember 13, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    These are adorable!!

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  71. Honey I'm Home BlogDecember 16, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful project at Fabulous Friday. It is my pleasure to feature you in my favorites today. Please feel free to take an "I Was Featured" button {If you don't already have one}.

    Warmly, Michelle

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  72. Oh, boy. Oh, joy!December 18, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    These are beautiful and simplistic! Love it! Thanks for sharing..

    Miranda @
    http://ohboyohjoy.blogspot.com/

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  73. Chrissy @ Adventures in DIYJanuary 1, 2012 at 3:47 AM

    Found you from Tater Tots & Jello. Love this. I'm pinning it so I can remember to do this for next Christmas. :)

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  74. Miss CharmingJanuary 2, 2012 at 2:42 AM

    Those turned out so cute. (And I love the little owl.)

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  75. FunkyTapiocaJanuary 2, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    I made three of these and I just love how they turned out! I also LOVE your little owl!!!! Did you make it....will you share your pattern pretty please? I need to make one of those little guys:)

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  76. Christine@ Projects Around the HouseJanuary 7, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    These trees are stunning! I need to make some for next Christmas.

    Christine @ Projectsaroundthehouse.blogspot.com

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  77. Shabby Brocante, KarenJuly 21, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    I love these and happen to have a ton of these beads to use! I have never seen cones like that, but can probably come up with my own. I'll keep my eye out! Very pretty!

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  78. LynnJuly 22, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    Your trees turned out really cute! I haven't seen the tree forms shaped like that, just the cone ones, I like these:@)

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  79. Lisa @ Flour Me With LoveJuly 26, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    These are beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday :)

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  80. StefAugust 23, 2012 at 9:12 PM

    I just ordered 3 sizes of these trees from thecraftplace.com. I plan on painting them either light grey or sliver and using purple glass things. I have just redone my dining room in purple and gray and plan to use these on my china cabinet with "angle hair" with white lights in it.

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  81. tracerscouponaffairNovember 24, 2012 at 11:22 PM

    I love these! Thanks for Sharing!

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  82. TNitemareApril 4, 2014 at 3:17 AM

    This is so unique and It gives me great inspiration to add little sparkles to it and maybe a light shining on it from above. I'm going to make these for Christmas this year with my sister. We make table crafts every year together!

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