Saturday, January 28, 2012

January Christmas Project

I joined up with a group of crafty people who are working on Christmas all year long at 12monthsofchristmasproject. (see my button on the right!) The challenge for this month was "white" and here is what I ended up doing...

The jar is a small one I rescued from the recycle bin, (mild peppers I think). I covered it in a thin layer of white craft glue and then rolled it in Epsom salt. The top is finished off with some twine, a piece of lace ribbon and a flower made of paper from a book. I found the tutorial for the flower HERE.

I love how it turned out!! A friend is needing to make 27 gifts for a wonderful group of ladies and we've been brainstorming - this just might be the thing!!

Play along with us this next month?? The inspiration is "pink"!
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  1. 'BertaJanuary 28, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    Love THIS !!!!!!!!! SO creative :) Thanks for sharing with us.

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    1. Nickalli BraatenJanuary 31, 2012 at 6:38 AM

      Thanks! It was fun and soooo easy ~ I will definitely be making more.

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  2. KeLLy aNNJanuary 30, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    Epsom salt? That is so cool. I thought it was that really chunky glass glitter!

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    1. Nickalli BraatenJanuary 31, 2012 at 6:40 AM

      It looks like it - I was surprised when I poured it out how much it doesn't look like any other salt I've ever used. I will be looking for more things to cover!!

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  3. AileenJanuary 30, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    I love how your jar turned out! I've been wanting to try this technique you've inspired me to try it, thank you!

    Happy Creating,

    Aileen~

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    1. Nickalli BraatenJanuary 31, 2012 at 6:42 AM

      Let me know how yours turns out - I did try one with a double coat of salt and hated it. The single layer is much nicer. Now I just need to figure out how to keep little pieces of salt from falling off, I think I might try a polyurethane spray over the top of the next one.

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