The other day, I put together this wreath, using some of my vintage ornaments. For the last few years, I've displayed my old ornaments in apothecary jars - but I needed a change. I'm loving how my new wreath looks hung over the mirror above our mantel!For the base of my wreath, I upcycled a few ornaments that I still had from the 90's. Remember how popular rose and slate blue were back then? Oh my!
I wanted silver only for the base of my wreath, so I ran these ornaments under hot tap water,
and peeled off the outdated color. I was left with perfect shiny silver, just what I needed!
I was careful not to get water inside the ball, it can wash out the silver, too.
Been there, done that.
I wanted silver only for the base of my wreath, so I ran these ornaments under hot tap water,
and peeled off the outdated color. I was left with perfect shiny silver, just what I needed!
I was careful not to get water inside the ball, it can wash out the silver, too.Been there, done that.
LOL.
ReplyDeleteAre you saying my mauve and silver/blue master bedroom in 1981 were stylish? why thank you!!!
I haven't had pink in my house since . . . gosh, since that bedroom! And we moved out of there in 1983.
So I'm ready for the pink again!I will be curious to see what everyone says about all the pink I'm blended into my Christmas decorations this year! I think it's too fun!!!
HAGD! Karen
I didn't know you could "wash" the color off glass balls!
ReplyDeleteI rather like the pink and blue. Color doesn't really go out of style for me, just mix them all up, color on color.
Your wreath is gorgeous!
How fun! I did this yesterday, too! I love the way mine looks...but I can't post photos of it yet because it's a surprise someone!
ReplyDeletethat is one killer wreath!!!! gorgeous. i have made those in the past and they break or fall apart. lol.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing. it is gorgeous!!!!
sue
wow1 that wreath looks fabulous! you did a great job, I love the shine shine shine.
ReplyDeleteYou clever girl you!! I didn't know you could do this to ornaments!
ReplyDeleteI love your wreath! It is so full and lush looking!! I am still so hesitant about using my vintage ornament to make a wreath-they are in bowls and such still!
blessings
mary
What a beautiful wreath.
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful way to display your vintage ornaments
Alison
Wow girl, this is a brilliant idea! I wish I would have known that last year when I threw all the ones I didn't want anymore :(
ReplyDeleteYour wreath is beautiful!!! Especially over the mirror. That photo would make an awesome Christmas card.
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everything vintage
That picture of your wreath is just breathtaking. I think I have two beautiful vintage ornaments and they aren't even that beautiful...I just don't find them...but I do have a nice collection now of A&W root beer mugs! ;-) Merry Christmas, Karoline!
ReplyDeletegorgeous like everything you do!!
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