The tree cost me $3.97! I plan on getting a few of the medium and small sizes too and using them on the mantel at Christmas.
I used the same method to mercury glass it as I did on my candle stick except I sprayed the inside of the container instead of the outside. Basically it's just a little Krylon Looking Glass spray paint, a little vinegar, a paper towel, and that's it!
I put a little LED tea light inside to make it glow and added some greens (courtesy of Hurricane Sandy) and some silk flowers I made. Oh and the pine cones were from the 1000's Ellie filled my purse with during Molly's soccer game. Startin' em young. Pretty soon Ellie will have her own blog: Days of Poop and Tantrums.
So run out to Walmart and make some too! Then blog about it and show me!
Cheers!
Jenny
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LOVE the tree! Very elegant!!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty Jenny! I have one of those tree jars that I got from the thrift store a few years ago. You've inspired me to take it to another level :-) Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic idea. It looks wonderful. Megan
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I saw some mercury glass trees for three times that price and just couldn't bring myself to buy them. That looks great!!
ReplyDeleteHow adorable! Those tree glasses are only like $2, so I love the thriftiness of it! Those silk flowers are also beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove the mercury glass! I've got to try some myself. Cheap is the only way to go! Great job!
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