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A Junky Holiday Coaster Ornament

December 7th, 2008 in blog, member junk     
ALVN ALVN of WhisperWood Cottage, contributor
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I wove a piece of ribbon (which I had to rummage around the house to find!) into the slits around the coaster rim. I borrowed a crystal from a candle holder I have and tada!...A gloriously simple ornament! Hung in the window, it catches the sunlight beautifully!
It all started with a tray and coaster set I picked up on my Junking Weekend, November 22-23? Its that silver set on the right with the star in middle of each of the four coasters and the tray.
I wove a piece of ribbon (which I had to rummage around the house to find!) into the slits around the coaster rim. I borrowed a crystal from a candle holder I have and tada!...A gloriously simple ornament! Hung in the window, it catches the sunlight beautifully!

I wove a piece of ribbon (which I had to rummage around the house to find!) into the slits around the coaster rim. I "borrowed" a crystal from a candle holder I have and tada!...A gloriously simple ornament! Hung in the window, it catches the sunlight beautifully!
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Junky Holiday Project!

Junk-inspired creations to brighten your holiday with sparkle or warm your home with rustic patina.

Amy


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Pattern or design used: My own design - ALVN of WhisperWood Cottage
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Comments (17)

shabbychick writes: Amy - what sweet simplicity! Very nice - thanks for sharing!

Kathy Posted: 10:04 am on December 9th
Chovey writes: This is a great, simple project! Love it!
cynthia Posted: 6:03 pm on December 8th
Meadowview_Farm writes: Simple - pure grace & honesty. Just lovely.
Kari Posted: 8:32 am on December 8th
ALVN writes: Wow! Thanks for the honor! And you are right, Sue! It is truly a simple project that anyone can do! In fact, it took all of 5 minutes. Ever since I did that project, I look at everything I come across and wonder, "How could I make this into an ornament?" If it's not moving, it just might end up on the tree!

Amy Posted: 10:48 pm on December 7th
CottageElements writes: Congrats, Amy, of a most certainly deserving feature. I love this beautiful, simple project. I just need to find some of these wonderful coasters!

Lani Posted: 8:16 pm on December 7th
suewhitney writes: Well, well, well....look who's at it again. Amy is a member that has been with us for some time dazzling us with her high style without the matching price tag ideas. This is such a great member feature because it is simply beautiful and simple to do. Even if someone is new to the art of re-purposing they could have great success with this project. Thanks so much Amy!

Cheers,
Sue Posted: 7:12 pm on December 7th
georgiamoon writes: Really really really cute idea. Never really liked coasters that much before...I'm looking at them differently now, Thanks for the insight, Georgia Posted: 3:20 pm on December 5th
SnowmanHill writes: I checked these out on your blog as well. I LOVE them!!! Posted: 12:17 pm on December 5th
ALVN writes: Thanks, everyone!

Kimberly...You are very welcome! You know I love JUNKMARKET and I believe in it what it (and all its contributors) stand for!

Gretchen...No, they are not marked. And, yes, we will definitely have to get together some time! I'll hold you to that! :)

Amy Posted: 10:14 am on December 5th
MimiToria writes: Did you happen to notice if these coasters are marked sterling silver on them? I bought a set very similar this summer and they are sterling silver.
This is a great alternative use for the coasters. The sparkle with the glass, the star and the crystal addition just make it a perfect Holiday Season touch.
Have fun tomorrow with Lani. I wish I could join you, but my husband and I have plans to go the cabin for the day/night and than a family get together on Sunday. Maybe, I'll get to meet you one of these times yet, or Lani and I can make a trip up your way to visit.
Gretchen Posted: 9:14 am on December 5th
Junk_Sophisticate writes: As I said on your blog...beautiful!

Candy Posted: 6:50 am on December 5th
CottageElements writes: Love this Amy. Very pretty hanging in the window. You go girl!

Lani Posted: 12:34 am on December 5th
junkcollector writes: Simply adorable!! Posted: 11:21 pm on December 4th
roadtriplouise writes: Oh what a treasure star coasters!! A truly simple but great idea!
Ann Posted: 11:07 pm on December 4th
KimberlyMelamed writes:
Amy, these are simply stunning! Sometimes the simplest ideas are the most elegant and beautiful. Thanks for sharing them with us.
Also, I would like to thank you for mentioning Junkmarket Style and giving a definition of upcycling on your blog (which is wonderful by the way). It is such an important concept and message that we have always believed in. Kudos to you and all who also understand it's importance.

Take Care and Enjoy the season,
Kimberly Posted: 10:41 pm on December 4th
Countryinthecity writes: So simple yet elegant. I love this. Great idea!
Sue Posted: 9:53 pm on December 4th
suewhitney writes: Absolutely adore this idea. You've done it again girlfriend!

Cheers
Sue Posted: 9:26 pm on December 4th
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