I haven’t had much time to finish all the many DIY projects that I have lining the halls, nor spray paint the abundance of “finds” that I have captured at the local thrift store.That is why I was so thrilled to come across these ornate handcrafted ornaments this week at Good Will.
Lots of love and time went into crafting these .
Not only are they perfect for my “fancy” tree at Christmas, but they are going to be an ornamental eye candy for a few other holidays I can think of – the white makes them very versatile for Easter as well.( I am off to find a few small, glass hearts to add to the decor in this bowl. won’t they look festive?)
Christmas decor is an additional 75% off at Good Will these days, so I got them for a steal…literally.
Anyhow, I wanted to guesstimate just how much time it might take to make one as a gift, and figure out just how they were made.Foam balls, thousands of beads/pearls, stick pins…if you’re wondering.
These would be perfect crafts for my daughters to do for Valentine’s Day, while intertwining red, white and pink beads for the festive event.
The bottom line…this is a wonderfully frugal craft where much time and detail makes these an heirloom craft, IMHO.
(I am just sick right now because the picture of my three favorite ones just got deleted, and I already removed them from my camera card….ugh.)
They were intricate with very unique beads.
There were ten ornaments in all….I still can’t believe someone got rid of them. They are so much prettier IRL (or in the other pic I just deleted. 🙂
I also found these treats…I figured if I wasn’t supposed to eat them every day, at least I could look at them, light them and enjoy these cute $.50 candles. 🙂
I am almost ready to get my Bulk Baking posts up (they’re up now)….I have been storming it up in the kitchen, and I know you are going to want to join me for a few great recipes.
cute finds!! i’m hoping to find some tomorrow!!
Ha! I was salivating for too long before I realized I was looking at candles! I wish they were real treats and I wish they were here!
The ornaments are really cute. I like the idea of making some for Valentines.
Those candles look yummy!
Well, I think the ones you posted were pretty, too!
And speaking of IRL, one more week! Woo hoo!
Great Goodwill finds!! I love bargain shopping.
Lisa Q
Hi, Jen, those are really pretty little ornaments. I stopped by our thriftstores last week, but found nothing worth bringing home. It’s still fun to look.
Countdown to Blissdom! This time next week, we’ll be in full swing.
I have been looking for fake dessert treats like that 🙂 how fun!
What a steal on those beauties! I am waiting with baited breath on your bulk baking post…..
Great finds!!
These are gorgeous! I can’t wait for the bulk baking post!!!
How fun! They are perfect for winter!
Love your “treat” candles! That’s really cute. And the ornaments are fabulous! I can’t believe someone got rid of them either. Glad you’re enjoying them! I love neat (cheap) finds. THanks for sharing.
I used to make Christmas ornaments like those. Pretty. Thanks for sharing. Happy Show and Tell Friday!
What cute pics! Love your finds!
Great thrifty finds…I really like those beaded balls.
They look great! Happy Valentines Day!
I can never find things that cute at my Goodwill. They are great.
So sparkley and pretty…love the simplicity of the white…
Blessings,
Susie
LOVE those beaded ornaments! When I was a little girl, my mother made some similar, with sequins and fake pearls and straight pins.
We called them “Sputniks” — which dates ME!
They were gorgeous. I wish I had them now.
Cass
Those are so unusual! I have never seen anything like them. I would be drooling over those food look-alikes.