happy holidays!
this time of the year evokes memories of me sitting @ my grandma's making felt ornaments + other crafty crafts. here i am some 30 years later still donning my elf cap and creating! grandma kroeger would be so proud! or perhaps perplexed @ today's project!
enter my love of trees. the smell of fresh cut pine. twiggy towers lining my drive in lights. with that notion...i am going to start a lil' christmas category of some trees that came about by my own hand. fittingly dubbed...a tree by me.
i had to chuckle @ hubby's greeting when he saw me "playing" last night. exact words..."whatcha doing tin man?" and the pile of "rubbish" leading up to that remark?? {see below}
i have collected funnels for quite awhile. not really intending on a specific use. just fond of metal + rust. so while scouring for some items for my event...the stack of funnels caught my eye. "that looks just like a tree" i thought...and for those of you wondering...the ruffly "implement" {above} is part of a cast-off tree stand!
ok. so now i have a tree...well a tree needs a stump, no?? not a problem in my land. where boxes of salvage wood bits {below} sit quietly waiting to be enlisted into action. time to get a "leg up"...
and what christmas tree would be complete without a tree top? surely an opportunity to make a star will not get passed by me! off to another corner {this time hubby's shop} where a pile 'o tin is tucked between snowmobiles & harley parts. {share & share alike...no space on our property isn't touched by an influx of "treasure"}.
back to the project...a few fell cuts with the tin snips and a length of wire glued to the back landed me a quirky + cute lil topper {below}.
saving the best for last...funnels and salvage and tin...OH MY! i hope i did the tin man proud with my creation {below}!
now i am off...not to see the wizard but to continue on with projects*orders*decorating* that await. sure could use me a pair of those sparklin' ruby slippers. i guess my cowgirl boots will do...probably better for kicking up dust on the yellow brick road anyway!
thanks for stopping * make it a great day!
LOVE it Beth!!!
You are so darn talented!!
Have a great day.
Sincerely,
Melinda
Posted by: Alabaster Rose Designs | November 30, 2011 at 12:03 PM
So clever!!! I love everything you make!
Posted by: delight | November 30, 2011 at 03:45 PM
Ahhh!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE. Check out that fluted skirt one! Gonna have to pin this one and flaunt it! :)
Donna
Posted by: Funky Junk Interiors | November 30, 2011 at 04:44 PM
I had to share... you may see some new visitors soon. :)
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150477250136141&set=a.192514281140.164586.175378011140&type=1
Donna
Posted by: Funky Junk Interiors | November 30, 2011 at 04:54 PM
I love this, any chance you are selling??
Missy
Posted by: MIssy | November 30, 2011 at 05:19 PM
hey there missy!
i sure appreciate your interest and taking the time to inquire! this is one of my creations that i don't plan on selling @ this time...
wish i had more funnels hanging out in my stockpile of good junk...but i will be on the hunt!
happy holidays to you!
Posted by: show & TELL . . . | November 30, 2011 at 06:07 PM
how did you know i was just thinking of you...my wildly talented junk friend!? it's always a treat to hear from ya!
a big thank you for thinking enough of my "funnel vision" to share with your fans! :)
now that i will have a little more time ahead of me i look so forward to catching up on your fabulous ideas!
Posted by: show & TELL . . . | November 30, 2011 at 06:10 PM
a sincere thank you there my dear melinda!
:) you are so sweet to take the time to comment...
Posted by: show & TELL . . . | November 30, 2011 at 06:11 PM
i've said it before and will again...you are one of the most "delight"ful show & tell visitors i know...
and the fact that you love my creations just keeps my fire burning!
happy holidays to you sweet girl!
Posted by: show & TELL . . . | November 30, 2011 at 06:13 PM
i know! the fluted base makes it! i am so glad that i throw NOTHING away...the rusted thru tree stand couldn't hold water anymore but is FABULOUS the second time 'round!
i am honored you wanna flaunt!
Posted by: show & TELL . . . | November 30, 2011 at 06:16 PM
I love this! Made from some of my favorite things, rusty metal!
tot
Posted by: Theresa Smith | November 30, 2011 at 06:37 PM
LOVE this! Super clever! Saw on funkjunks FB page :)
Posted by: Jessica@fourgenerationsoneroof | November 30, 2011 at 07:01 PM
Adorable!! Cute AND clever!
Posted by: Korrie@RedHenHome | November 30, 2011 at 07:05 PM
Awesome, such a good idea well done! I have referenced your creation on my blog http://www.ecofriendlygifts.co.nz/
Posted by: Denise Melon | November 30, 2011 at 07:08 PM
Love love the tree!! I wish that I had half of your ideas!
Posted by: Hope S | November 30, 2011 at 07:13 PM
Brilliant!
Posted by: Barb | November 30, 2011 at 07:38 PM
That is super cute! Great idea.
Posted by: Anne | November 30, 2011 at 07:54 PM
This is fabulous! Now to collect those funnels!
Diane :-)
Posted by: Diane Knott | December 01, 2011 at 04:02 AM
That is so amazing. I love it so much. You are so talented.
Posted by: Leslie Willmann | December 01, 2011 at 10:44 AM
oh so fun!!!
blessings
barbara jean
Posted by: barbara Jean | December 01, 2011 at 12:03 PM
Don't you just love the hubbys' remarks? Once when i was punching out holes from paint chips my husband walked by and said "starting your own confetti factory?
Great results from your tin pile!
Michael
Posted by: Michael @ Blue Velvet Chair | December 01, 2011 at 12:21 PM
Hey Beth, I have seen this post referenced all over the place today...FB and pinterest. You're going viral, girl!
Glad you never throw anything away...this tree is absolutely INSPIRED!!
Wowzers,
miss maggie :-)
Posted by: maggie raguse | December 01, 2011 at 02:29 PM
Too cute - creative idea! Great selection of funnels
Posted by: creekside rummager | December 01, 2011 at 07:57 PM
VIRAL BABY. Haha... told ya. :)
Donna
Posted by: Funky Junk Interiors | December 02, 2011 at 01:19 AM
So cute - I love it!
Posted by: Maria | December 02, 2011 at 09:51 AM