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Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Whimsy Tree Garland

I wanted to give some sparkle to my apple tree and thought of this project!
You can go to Michael's and get the mirrors there. I chose round ones: 25 in a  pack, 1 inch.
I also used round beads found at Michael's, but you can choose any size or color.
I used monofilament fishing line.
 I beaded 8 beads then glue gunned 
2 round mirrors together and  
started the pattern again.
You can make it as long as you would like. 
I made mine 5 feet long. 
I love how it looks draped around 
my apple tree with it's new fruit.
Every tree needs a little whimsy.
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15 comments:

  1. LandHausLebenMay 1, 2012 at 10:31 PM

    Great idea! Wonderful! Greetings,Carmen

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  2. Tanya May 2, 2012 at 7:10 AM

    Just enough to add some sparkle - beautiful! Happy Wednesday - Tanya

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  3. heather @ new house, new home, new lifeMay 2, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    Very nice effect. I bet it looks terrific in the sunshine.

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  4. TracyMB @ Crows Feet ChicMay 2, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    Jewellery for your apple tree -- how cute is that!!! I'd be happy if mine had leaves. let alone fruit!! :)

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  5. www.inspired-housewife.comMay 2, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    This would be cute on other plants too. :)

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  6. farmhouse-storyMay 2, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    such a cute idea, jody! when the sun hits these--your tree will sparkle:)

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  7. Miriam@BeBookBoundMay 2, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    Oh I love this so much! Everything on earth needs a little whimsy, I think. And I can think of roughly a million places I would like to gussy up like this. Just lovely. And this is my first visit to your adorable blog, and I am hooked! Following along :)

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  9. A Few PenniesMay 2, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    Beautiful pics; lovely sparkle and charm with your tree!

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  10. The Charm of HomeMay 3, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    How cute! I bet the birds love it!
    Sherry

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  11. ChristineMay 3, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    Beautiful!!! Very Very Beautiful!

    Thanks for sharing at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!! :)

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  12. Alecia @ ChickenScratch NYMay 3, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    This is beautiful! Is it heavy? Someday I'll have a white covered bench with red climbing roses and these garlands

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  13. Fishtail CottageMay 4, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    What a pretty idea! I am wondering if hanging something like this from my trees by the chicken coup would help distract the hawks....my dad told me to put out a couple metal pans - but this looks so much more pretty! xoxo, tracie

    ps - would love to ivite you to share at the garden party going on over here at Fishtail Cottage!

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  14. Katherines CornerMay 6, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    What a lovely idea. I wish we had more trees in our yard. I would love to do this. Thank you for sharing Hugs and thank you for joining in the hop fun. xo

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  15. very merry vintage styleMay 8, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    Adorable! What a fun accent for your tree. Thanks for linking up to Share the Love Wednesday!
    Mary

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