So I headed out to the mounds of junk in my garage and came up with these two versions.
I didn't have a stash of cool funnels or Jello molds, but I did have almost two drawers full of old lamp parts. I rummaged through the drawers until I came up with just the right parts for a couple of trees. I could have gone with a third version, but it would have looked more like Charlie Brown's Christmas tree.
Instead of gluing all the parts together I thought it would be easier just to stack them, but they still needed a trunk to keep the pieces from falling all over the place every time someone walked by or slammed a door. The base on the right came from another repurposing project I made a few years ago and blogged about here. Ha, maybe it can go back to being a toilet paper holder during the holiday off season. For the base on the left I drilled a hole in a piece of scrap wood, then glued in a dowel.
The first Christmas tree is 12 1/2" tall and made up of ten different lamp parts not including the crystals.
I wrapped a strand of chandelier crystals around that cool rusty part. Love the patina!
The tree topper is a vintage rhinestone brooch that was glued to the top of the finial. I can still pluck it right off if I ever want to wear it.
The piece of scrap wood is hidden under the black metal base.
An upside down glass star ornament with rhinestones is a perfect topper for this tree.
Now I'm trying to figure out a way to light 'em up. I thought the little battery operated tea lights would work, but they're too big to fit inside the glass parts. Maybe just a few little lights nearby will be enough to give them a soft glow.
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I love your junky trees too-they are creative and I love the diamond star
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful, Betsy...and I love the bling against the rust! Fun project!
ReplyDeleteThey are fabulous! What a wonderful way to use up old lamp parts.
ReplyDeleteI love these trees! So creative!
ReplyDeleteToo cute!
ReplyDeleteOh, you wowed me again. This post elicited a long drawn-out sighhhh of happiness. The star toppers! The chandelier blings! I adore them!
ReplyDeleteThese are fantastic and so pretty!! Love all the different elements used!! :) Have a great day! xo Holly
ReplyDeleteSo very unique! I bet different sizes of clear cut glass bowls would make cute trees!!
ReplyDeletethese are fabulous.
ReplyDeletegreat idea.
LOVE THEM!!! but especially the BLING STAR!!!
ReplyDeleteYour trees are absolutely gorgeous! Love them!
ReplyDeleteLove vntage upcycled Christmas items, your trees turned out so adorably cute!
ReplyDeleteYou always inspire me. I want to go home and play now!
ReplyDeleteThese are so beautiful, Betsy! You have such a creative mind! Love the little star toppers.Hope you have a very nice weekend. xo Karen
ReplyDeleteHow cute! You know I would love the bling star.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the weekend.
Love these--you are so clever! I think they might look neat with a set of clear LED lights, the tiny ones that are battery operated.
ReplyDeleteThese are great. I love the juxtaposition of the parts, and by not fastening them, you can dismantle for your next project if you tire of them. Inspired! Clever girl, you most certainly are!
ReplyDeleteBetsy these are so pretty and different and you!!
ReplyDeletehugs,
Linda
These are so clever and so cute!
ReplyDelete~Trisha
Love, love, love...the little trees!! They are so pretty.
ReplyDelete~Cindy
You created two beauties and they are so pretty they could stay out all year, not just at Christmas.
ReplyDeleteCute!!!!
ReplyDeleteAMAZING!! I think these might be my favorite junk trees ever :)
ReplyDeleteOh my! These are amazing! Oh how I love your creativity. I always look forward to seeing your next creation. Have a beautiful weekend.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Vicky
Oh my! I've never seen anything like these. I think you've come up with something totally unique! WOW! They are gorgeous! Holiday hugs, Diane
ReplyDeleteThey are sooooo cool! I don't know what Pinterest page you are looking at, but I have never seen anything like them....Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteCarol
Love them. When I first saw them, my first thought was that I can stack and glue my glass treasures I'm collecting for garden totems, cake stands and NOW, Christmas trees. Already put some together to see how they look and will glue them together when I get the exact look I want. Thanks for the idea! Jeri
ReplyDeleteThey look absolutely amazing
ReplyDeleteYour trees are just adorable. I love all of the lamp elements.
ReplyDeleteBev
Oh Christmas Tree's! These are so adorable...they shine all by themselves!
ReplyDeleteI love your junky trees! You are seriously creative. :)
ReplyDeleteWell, these are super cute junky trees.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Linda
I love these! I love the sparkle and the rust! What a great combination.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I can't wait to see how they look lit up. Thanks so much for sharing at the Make it Monday Party! Hope to see you again next week.
ReplyDeleteSo darling! I love the mix of materials, very clever!
ReplyDelete---Crystal @ Urban Patina
These are amazing. Never in a million years would I have thought to combine all these treasures together like this.
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful! I love them and they are just perfect for my decor! Who would have thought you could create such a beautiful tree from just left overs!! WOW! I am off to the second hand store for sure!!
ReplyDeleteOH! MY! GOSH!!! This is just too fantastic! A drawer of similar pieces exists in my house as well - just awaiting a project -- now I know just what I'll do! Love it love it love it!! So much fun! Merry Christmas to you, and thank you for your inspiration! Catherine
ReplyDeleteI love this...so smart. I've seen the flower garden flowers made from glass bowl sets but love how you made these with the chandelier parts that already have the holes. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh how pretty. What a fabulous idea. I love it.
ReplyDeleteWow Betsy! Leave it to you to transform lamp parts into awesome holiday decor. They are so very cool!
ReplyDeleteI'm hopping over from My Repurposed Life. What pretty trees! I'm sure you put those Pinterest trees to shame! Wish I had such goodies to craft with. You, my friend, have done it again:)
ReplyDeletexoKathleen
These are really fabulous!! Love them, thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDeletethese are fantastic and so pretty!!!!!!! love it all!!!!!
ReplyDeletehugs angie from germany
Super cool! I just love them, Betsy!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Julia
I love these. I've been making trees out of water valve handles and have one funnel tree {it took a while to get all of the funnels.} I love your trees especially the chandelier crystals. They are truly the finishing touch. I found your blog via Charm Bracelet Diva and like your posts : )
ReplyDeleteOh these are LOVELY!! SO great I had to pin them to TWO different boards! Thanks for linking up the Thrifted Merry Christmas Blog Hop, this was a great post.
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