Tuesday 15 November 2011

Decorating the Front Bench

Decorating The Front Bench,

I realized after I had posted the font walkway  HERE  that I had not finished my bench.

So I picked up some BC pine roping  for $14.99 and started to decorate.
I swagged the roping across the back of the bench and down the sides.
I had purchased this cute sleigh for only $3.00 so I thought I could incorporate it
into the bench. I also purchased this cute box at the Dollar store and wrapped it in clear
plastic so that the weather would not deteriorate the box.
I also picked up my gold stars at the dollar store. Added some leftover pine from my urn and
made a huge bow with red poly mesh. Gotta love that Dollar store.
As you can see here I have placed 2 of my moss balls that I had made. TUTORIAL HERE.
I added a red willow ball and there you have it.

My decorated bench. Already to welcome my guests.
I had added this cute little fellow to beside the front lantern.

Now we are set for the front viewing.
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Day 2 MOSS BALLS TUTORIAL

DAY 2 of Christmas Decorating. Moss Balls Tutorial.
On the weekend I took in a Christmas Home Tour.
I loved this bench and how it was decorated. I managed to take a picture before I was told
NO picture taking....

So I really REALLY liked the large moss balls. So Out I went to purchase one when $$$$$$,
They were $20.00 a piece. That gave me an idea.
Off to Walmart and the $ store.
Purchased sheet moss for $9.99.
Styrofoam Balls at the Dollar store $1.00 each.
Glue, I already had.
Wire for hanging, Already had
a ball of sisal cord I already had,
And Hair Spray....mine

First I cut squares from the sheet moss.
Then I applied my glue, a little at a time. Then pressed down the sheet moss.
Continued till it was fully covered.
Cut a small piece of wire to the shape of a horseshoe.
Took my string and attached it to the wire and pressed it down tight into the moss ball.
Lastly to preserve it I applied a generous amount of hairspray.
Now I made 3 Moss Balls for a grand total of $12.00. A savings of $48.00.

Ta Da!! Done. Now wasn't that quick and easy. Also easy on the pocket book.
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