A Kitschy Wreath, a Steampunk Tree, and a Backgammon Board

Yes, that is a strange combination, isn't it? 

Well, as I said previously, you can't pin me down 

to only one Christmas style. 

First up, I found this interesting little red wreath 

at the thrift store. 

It's made from some natural raffia/grass fiber 

that's old and sheds. 

The fiber is strung and wrapped around 

a base formed from brittle newspaper. 

Attached to it was this sweet metallic cardboard candle, 

and heavy silver bells, each with a faux red berry inside. 

So I rescued it, and kitsched it up with plastic flora, 

tiny mercury bead loops, and vintage red and silver rick rack. 

A really striking addition is the backdrop. 

I found this old backgammon case a while back, 

and I'm totally in love with the design and colors. 

Standing up, it makes an eye-catching screen for 

a variety of vignette styles.

Now we shift gears to something completely original. 

I call this a Steampunk tree, but it could also be 

a library tree or Western tree. 

I really had fun with this one. 

Dictionary pages decoupaged to a styrofoam cone, 

with antiqued brass chain pinned into it 

using upholstery tacks.

The trunk is made using a plastic chess piece, 

and an antique brass light fixture part. 

The "tree skirt" is a vintage iron branding star. 

Topped off with cardboard star, 

coated in silver and gold German glass glitter, 

with a vintage Topaz rhinestone in the center. 

I originally created this to sell, but just couldn't part with it. 

That happens sometimes......:)


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