Monday, August 22, 2011

Vintage "Look" Christmas Tree

Vintage Christmas Tree from vintage broken jewelry
August 22, 2011



I have made one of these in the past, not sure where it is. I might have given it away.

I love vintage jewelry, and collect the ones that I like. However, I find deals where you buy bags of vintage jewelry for $2.00. You might be lucky and have a few nice whole pieces of jewelry. I pick out the ones that are not broken and put them aside in a nice box. The broken pieces stay in the bag for future use.

I decided to make another Vintage Christmas Tree. I had gotten the Paper cone from Micheal's some time back, as you see there are two bottom stands. I two stands as you see. The one that is still wrapped, that is the top of a fence post the other one is a ceramic candle base I got this past week from my Mother-In-Law. I use that instead.



I had some old glass garlands that I never used they are about 20 years old, and look vintage. I used them as the back drop for the tree, and built up from there by adding broken pieces of vintage jewelry in the spaces. I used a hot glue gun with glue to secure the pieces.

This is what it looks like right now. I still have to fill in the spaces. I ran out of broken pieces of jewelry... Once it is completely done I will post the photo. My Mom is always looking out for vintage jewelry bargains in a bag!! =]

This make a wonderful center piece, and you still have time to make it for the Holidays!! Have fun!!