Hmm, I'm calling this a new direction but come to think of it I don't know if I've ever followed any one direction before. I've always pretty much been all over the place with the crafts that I do. I've bounced from crochet to paper to fabric and jumped on everything in between. I've also never stuck to any kind of theme before.
Until now.
Let me rephrase that. Lets just say that I'm attempting to stick with a specific theme while hanging on to my craft medium jumping jacks.
I can't remember if I told you that we are going to try for a rustic/primitive theme for any craft shows we do. I scoured pinterest (I love that website) to find ideas and I came up with quite a few very cool ones.
I had the materials to try one out yesterday.
These are inexpensive to make, quick to do and look so darn cute. They kind of smell good too. I brushed on a layer of regular old white glue and then sprinkled them with cinnamon. I didn't cover them too well the first time around so I did a second layer. I still need to brush some glue over the top to seal them up a bit but they are pretty much done. These lights come in a package of 2 for $1.00 at the dollar store and the 50 cent bottle of cheap cinnamon will go a long way.
What a great idea Ann! I do believe I will give these a try! Pinterest is one of my favorite places for inspiration too!!
ReplyDeleteLove these a bunch! I saw the great, prim ideas you pinned. REALLY cute stuff!
ReplyDeleteThose are so cute! I can imagine how good they must smell :)
ReplyDeletep.s. and thanks for pinning my shirt ♥
How you have added a new dimension with the fragrant cinnamon!
ReplyDeleteClever X4!!! I like this idea very much. You could do it for every holiday on the book. Color-wise and decor considered naturally.
ReplyDeleteI just now caught up with your blogging. What a show you had!! And as you say, you didn't lose any money, so it IS a success!!! I like how you had your 'booth' all set up and your nifty ideas of display. Those mousetraps are cute and whimsical, anyone would love 'em.
And, like the photo of 'your down time...your day'. The serenity of the lone picnic table is perfect.
i love the smell of cinnamon, in candles or those pine cones i walk past in the stores, i stop and take deep breathes. i like cinnamon apple candles the best of all. i was staring at 10 pine cones in the back yard yesterday and wondering how they make them smell like cinnamon. then i said to bob, i wonder how pine cones burn, wish i had a fireplace to try them in. he shook his head.
ReplyDeleteOooh, love a cinnamon scent! Makes the house smell like you just baked something yummy!
ReplyDeleteThose are very pretty and I love the smell of Cinnamon - tell me do the lights lite up or are they for decorations? Sandie
ReplyDeleteA fun idea, I always enjoy your exploring new horizions
ReplyDeleteUmmm - what are these exactly?
ReplyDeleteI'll bet they do smell delicious :o)
ReplyDeleteVery clever idea! I love it that it actually smell good.
ReplyDeletegreat idea...it's almost a shame they will have to be sealed as you are going to loose that lovely aroma!!
ReplyDeleteThose look so fabulous! They are like scented candles but not a fire hazard.
ReplyDeleteThese are pretty neat! and they smell good too. You are one very creative person... and you should not limit your creativity... to specifics... cos.. the fun is in the free flowing ideas.. and from jumping from one thing to another.
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a great day Ann!
Goodness, another Cute Idea!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Wednesday!
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Like little tea lights without the fire. I love them. I can see these in a window sill or the fireplace mantel. Way cute idea.
ReplyDeleteHave a terrific day. My best to Duke. :)
These are cute and I bet the smell good.
ReplyDeleteI like the mouse traps from the previous post--the things you think of and create is incredible.
I'm afraid I don't know what these are. They do look interesting though. Are they oil burners?
ReplyDeleteWhat a quick, simple idea! I'm sure that they smell amazing.
ReplyDeletethis is so cute, Ann
ReplyDeleteHow adorable Ann!...:)JP
ReplyDeleteI think a theme to follow is helpful...these would look good on a primitive style tray.:)
ReplyDeleteSo, do you put them in anything or do you just set them around like that? They are certainly very cute!
ReplyDeleteHow clever! Perfect for the upcoming holidays. :)
ReplyDeleteAre the lights to make it easier to see what you are eating?
ReplyDeleteCould you mix cinnamon and sand to make it go farther and variegate the texture?
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