First of all I will say I'm sorry...I'm one of "those"...I can't wait to start Christmas decorating!! But I do usually wait until after thanksgiving...but this is an exception...
I was given these "tree like" stove grates by my friends Larry and Cindy from the Country Junk Sale...and issued the "challenge" of what to do with them :)
Here's what I came up with...
The hardest ones first...what would you have done??
First I used my "Amazing Goop" to add some chippy hardware to cover up the "antenna" like opening at the top...
...and then, I just happened to have a couple matching planters. The base of the grate/burner fit right inside...meant to be?? I used a little "Amazing Goop" to hold it in place too.
I added some rocks...because they were a little "top-heavy".
Some "greens" and a little embellishing...which you know I love :)
Finished...OK, 2 down 1 to go...
This one came a little easier for me...
More crusty hardware...placed "like so"...to complete the "tree-like" look.
And some more "do dad's" :)
and "Challenge Complete"!
What do you think??
And yes, they are already displayed proudly in my home. Don't judge me...I can't help myself!!
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My thoughts and prayers go out to those of you struggling with cleanup after Hurricane Sandy!! I have been literally "speechless" about the whole thing...so hard to imagine. Know that my family joins others across the country and around the world in prayer for YOU!!
Blessings,
Soooo creative!! I love this so much! Cme link up to centerpiece Wednesday on my blog and share this idea! I am going to look around your blog and see all your fun ideas. Karin
ReplyDeleteI love how you see things, Laurel! These are fun! And I've started doing some Christmas decorating, too!
ReplyDeleteAdorable! You are a creative genius!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the prayers they are truly needed as we woke up to 6-7" of snow on top of everything else this morning!
Susan
Hi Laurel...great ideas!! I saw the thumbnail photo on the $100 Linky Party and said to myself "that looks like a Laurel idea" and sure enough.....I was right!! And it's never too early for Christmas decor!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day.
Jane
I'd be displaying those in my home too! Fabulous creations Laurel. You're right...it was meant to be.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty - I love a good out of the box (or in this case, off the stove) Christmas tree!
ReplyDeletePinning this and searching for old stove parts right away!
Kelly
Super creative! Love them both.
ReplyDeleteHow unique--I just love them Laurel!
ReplyDeleteHahahaha how cute
ReplyDeleteLove!!! Love!!! How creative is that!
ReplyDeleteWhat a unique Christmas tree .....I will try this one ..... :)
ReplyDeleteYou're my inspiration! These are just FAB! don't know how you do it and I have a real admiration for your vision.... :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
hugs x
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Honest to gosh, you have me looking at all junk in a new way.
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