I just happened to have a 50% off coupon in my purse, thanks to Wisest Sister. See, so Wise! It came home with me.
And these are my handmade event decorations, so far.
Votives (from Martha Stewart.com). The directions were straightforward... votive holders, double sided tape, cornhusks, ribbon. Tape onto votive holder. Cut corn husks and stick onto tape. Tie decorative ribbon. NOT! My corn husks would not stick to tape. My corn husks would not stick with glue. (I didn't try hot glue, not having any on hand.) The ribbon is holding the husks in place. It works adequately, but it seems to me that Martha ought not put stuff out there that does not work! Geez o peez! I sat at my table for the longest time trying to make this work thinking... "she's a smart lady. It's not a 'good thing' to drive people nuts. She would have made sure this works, surely..."
Salt dough pumpkins (from Craftbits.com) Only disclaimer here. If family members are not knowledgeable of salt dough, they may think a tasty treat is being prepared. They will be disappointed! The curlicues are my added effect.
Ever so slightly cheesy, but in a festive way, and inexpensive, with the threshold of required expertise and creativity waaaaaaay low!
Sweet! I have made it to through weekend #2 and Day 12.
7 comments:
What wonderful things... well, other than Martha messing with you. The votives look great. And, I am hoping for a book review down the pike.
I love that book. Sales are always fun (and justifiable to remove guilt).
Nice blog!!
Great votives. I've never used them because of a morbid fear they will catch on fire, but I really like them.
I haven't seen that book, but I'm eagerly awaiting my second sock book, Socks Socks Socks.
I thought that at this time of year, you would be surrounded with corn husks (for free), just outside of town! I like votives, too, but always lived in a place that was too windy...the candles don't stay lit.
Thks for stopping by my blog, and good luck in the vintage button giveaway! Your decorations look fabulous!
I have this book and love it.
Did I ever tell you that my neighbor's husband does landscaping work for good old Martha? Yup, they even went to a BBQ party she had over the summer. One of these days she promised to get us tickets for Martha's show.
Love the little salt dough pumpkins--adorable!
You're doing such a great job of blogging each and every day!
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