Pottery barn had a cute one. ~
But, yikes, the price! This one was $74.79. What are those people thinking? I have a hard time spending that much on a 8' tree to plant in my yard!
In a corner store I found this one for 89 cents. ~
It's a little garish. Okay, it's a lot garish! It's wood and the branches are flexible, so maybe I can do something with this.
A little grayish white craft paint helps. An image downloaded from The Graphics Fairy gets Modpodged on and that helps a lot! Some watered down brown paint gets wiped across it all to add a little age. A couple of strings of beads attached with a glue gun and this is getting cute!
I have somewhere to hang the little glass eggs and ducky now! ~
Let me think, now.....$74.79 or 89 cents? Hmmm.
You have a great eye to recreate something into something great!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I think you develop that by thrifting and seeing what has possibilities.
DeleteThat turned out really cute Maureen! Love the graphics and the color! (And can I just say I'm loving that little lamp next to it??!!!) Nice job and way to save!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Danni. That lamp is the one that was broken and I fixed with the glass glue. It's holding up fine!
DeleteI'll take 89 cents! Would not have thought to decoupage the base. Again, great image selection from the Graphics Fairy. I never take the time to browse all the images!!!
ReplyDeleteI didn't even need to resize the image as I lifted it off a collage sheet on the Graphics Fairy!
DeleteYour creativity is a gift. I probably would have hung earrings on it the way it was when I bought it. Or perhaps I wouldn't have even noticed it in the store. You made something neat! Marilyn
ReplyDeleteThanks for calling me creative instead of stingy! lol
DeleteYep...89 cents wins! Imagine paying for the PB one? Are people crazy?
ReplyDeleteI can hear my dad's voice saying, "people have rocks in their heads". lol
DeleteI would not have thought of the possibilities! Love the decoupage, makes it look vintage.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Syndi. I don't think I spent 30 mins. on painting and decoupaging it. Don't you love easy, cheap and quick?
DeleteHa ha ha,...that's brilliant. It's nearly impossible to believe that is the same tree and saving over $70 is great. Nice job, Maureen.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Do you think PB hates bloggers? lol
DeletePB prices are just nuts. We have a PB out here and they are still nuts. I only buy clearance there. The wee tree (say that fast three times) is swell. Happy Easter. hug amish girl 4 me
ReplyDeleteI did say hi for you. I'm sure they think Grandma has imaginary friends!
DeleteI'd say you did a great job for a good price! Can you believe what PB wants for some of their stuff? Sometimes their sale prices are okay but even then I think they are high. I love your little tree. I have one that we have kept from Gramma Hazel. It is a real branch and still in good shape. It is probably from the 1950's. Have a blessed Good Friday- xo Diana
ReplyDeleteOh, vintage is even better! Have a wonderful Easter Day!
DeleteWHAT A DEAL!!! I love what you did with it Maureen, it looks fab! I was thinking about making a mini easter tree, however I have my hands full at the moment. I will live vicariously through you ;)
ReplyDeleteI'd say your plate is pretty full this year! Hope the Easter Bunny shows up for your little guy!
DeleteMaureen Yours is adorable I love it and the price.
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Karena
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Thanks! I'll check that out right now!
DeleteVery impressive up cycling!
ReplyDeleteOh this is so cute!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Easter weekend!
Same to you and yours, Laura!
Deletetwigs from the yard work, too :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter.
Drats! If I'd used twigs, I would have save the 89 cents! :)
DeleteWell done. Happy Easter.
ReplyDeleteIt turned out perfectly Maureen! Beautiful! xo
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