Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Christmas Bits



What better way to spend my birthday afternoon, than to cruise a resale shop in search of Christmas bits to create with.



I found some beautiful blue beads, and a newer bottle brush tree.



Now, when I saw this little tree with it's multiple branches, I immediately thought mini trees.



So, I clipped individual branches, and did a repeat of one of my ideas last year.  Using crystal knobs as a base for my little trees.



They look great surrounded by my beads.



I also picked up vintage fabric Christmas ribbon.


Love the patterns.




I'll show you some of the other things I picked up soon.  Right now, I'm eating birthday cake.  Watching a movie later.  Have a great Thanksgiving.


Sharing With:
Funky Junk Interiors: Saturday Nite Special
French Country Cottage: Feathered Nest Friday
Common Ground: Vintage Inspiration Friday
No Minimalist Here: Open House Party



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35 comments:

  1. AnneNovember 21, 2012 at 5:13 PM

    Sounds like the perfect way to spend your birthday! Love those little bottle trees you created! Great find with that vintage ribbon!Enjoy your cake!
    xx
    Anne

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  2. JudiNovember 21, 2012 at 5:15 PM

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  3. JudiNovember 21, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    HAVE A WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY!

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  4. Katie @ Wildwood CreekNovember 21, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    Happy Birthday! Love your Christmas finds.

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  5. Di@Cottage-WishesNovember 21, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    I'm glad you had a happy birthday, and so rest! The little trees and lights you have done are wonderful. Di

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  6. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsNovember 21, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    Those beads are a gorgeous color, Rosemary! Great find on the ribbon ~ I love what you found!

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  7. Nancy CarrNovember 21, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    Happy Birthday to a beautiful and talented woman. I love your blog. What a blessing you are.

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  8. UnknownNovember 21, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    Have a wonderful Birthday ! Tomorrow is my daughters .

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  9. MysticaNovember 21, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    The ideas are great in this post. A very happy thanksgiving to you and yours.

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  10. Linda@Coastal CharmNovember 21, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    Happy Birthday Rosemary!!! Good idea on those little trees.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  11. Christine @ Stonehouse LivingNovember 21, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    Hi Rosemary,
    Happy Birthday!! Hopefully by now you are kicking back watching a good movie with your family. Have a very Happy Thanksgiving as well tomorrow!
    Thank you for dropping in today!
    All the Best,
    Christine

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  12. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art BoutiqueNovember 21, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    Sounds like the perfect day... happy birthday ♥

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  13. andrea@townandprairieNovember 21, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    Rosemary, these are delightful...dollhouse perfect! What a lovely way to add a touch of winter.

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  14. The Feathered NestNovember 21, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    Awwww, you little sly thing!!! I didn't realize it was your birthday...HAPPY BIRTHDAY Rosemary!!!! I hope you've had a beautiful day girl ~ and I just love the treasures you've found. That blue is just so amazing with the colors you love ~ thank you so much for sharing all that you do!!! Happy Thanksgiving, hugs and love, Dawn

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  15. OliveNovember 21, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    What sweet little trees. Happy Birthday Rosemary.

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  16. ChristinaNovember 21, 2012 at 8:53 PM

    Happy Birthday! I didn't know yours was this month. November is a busy birthday month in my family - mother, 2 brothers, 2 nieces. Always keeps us busy! Enjoy your cake. Chris

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  17. SueNovember 21, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    Everything looks so beautiful! Hope you've had a wonderful birthday. . .enjoy!

    Take care. . .

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  18. Donna WilkesNovember 21, 2012 at 9:50 PM

    So you can have your cake and eat it, too! Hope your birthday was a special one. Love the glass knob idea!

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  19. KellyNovember 21, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    Happy Birthday!! Sounds like your creative juices are flowing. I know that will help you with the many projects you're working on. Hope you have a great birthday and Thanksgiving.

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  20. DebbiedoosNovember 21, 2012 at 10:10 PM

    Happy Thanksgiving Rosemary. Love your shopping day and goods.

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  21. Sylvia/LittleTreasuresNovember 21, 2012 at 10:43 PM

    A great view of how to spend a wonderful day and enjoy some birthday fun. Happy Birthday Rosemary. Today my father in law is 96, celebrated by having a few beers~~ Partying on Sunday Wonderful weather to enjoy all the festivities. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours

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  22. Faded CharmNovember 21, 2012 at 11:27 PM

    Such a pretty blue that goes so well withthose little trees:-)

    Hope you enjoy your Birthday evening as much as you did your day, my friend!

    xoxo
    Kathleen

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  23. Shabby chic SandyNovember 22, 2012 at 3:28 AM

    Happy Birthday! I hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving too :)

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  24. DonnaNovember 22, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    Happy belated birthday, and Happy Thanksgiving, Rosemary! Love those gorgeous blue beads! And your silver tray, too!

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  25. Almacén de InspiracionesNovember 22, 2012 at 3:35 PM

    ¡Felicidades, Rosemary!

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  26. Heaven's WalkNovember 22, 2012 at 3:59 PM

    I love the idea of those sweet little trees in the crystal knobs, Rosemary! Just adorable! Those blue beads are perfect with the silver and white, too! Hope you had a fabulous birthday and blessed Thanksgiving!!

    xoox laurie

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  27. Maureen WyattNovember 22, 2012 at 10:00 PM

    Happy Birthday! Glad you spent it doing things just for you! ~ Maureen

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  28. BECKYNovember 22, 2012 at 11:17 PM

    Happy Belated Birthday Rosemary! Love your precious little trees, and blue beads!! Your birthday sounds like a winner! So glad you had some fun!

    Hugs,
    Becky

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  29. UnknownNovember 23, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    Gorgeous...
    Happy Birthday!
    Thanks for sharing.
    Michele

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  30. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsNovember 23, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    Wow..those mini trees are fantastic!...Another very creative idea rosemary!!...Love the ribbon too...Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!

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  31. savvycityfarmerNovember 23, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    many many more days just like this !!
    happy belated birthday!

    mini trees are good!

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  32. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresNovember 23, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    Such pretty treasures you found. Hope you had a wonderful birthday and Thanksgiving too:-)

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  33. BrandiNovember 23, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    Happy Belated Birthday, Rosemary!

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  34. AnneNovember 24, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    Belated Birthday wishes to you, Rosemary.
    Anne

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  35. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereNovember 24, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    Rosemary, I hope you had a wonderful birthday. The little tree are adorable and I appreciate you sharing your new finds at the Open House party.

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