A Star is Born

 

I've had this rather plain white star tree topper for several years now and have grown tired of it. So, unable to find what I wanted anywhere, I decided to give this one a makeover.

First, I gave it a coat of Elmer's glue and dusted silver glass glitter on it. Good old Elmer's glue works as well as anything. No need to buy a lot of those fancy glues. I've tried many of them and am just as happy with Elmer's for most projects.

Then, I skewered some old pearls onto a triple pearl corsage pin and poked a pin through each point of the star. I twisted some silver bouillon coils around the pearls for a bit of whimsy. You can sort of see it in the photo above.

Next, I made a bouquet out of vintage millinery flowers, new flowers, rhinestone buttons and velvet leaves. I wrapped the stem in velvet ribbon and hot glued the whole bouquet onto the star.

Then, I tied several lengths of ribbon to the base of the star. I used velvets, some old lace, and cream satin ribbon that has "Joyeux Noel" printed on it.

I think it looks much better now, and it definitely compliments the rest of the tree, which I'll take picture of soon. It twinkles when the white lights hit it in the evening. Love that.

George has been out of town for work for the past 2 weeks. I am soooo eager for him to come home this afternoon. I managed to get the house all decorated while he was gone, so it will be nice and Christmas-y cozy for his homecoming. He's been in Iraq, Afghanistan, Bosnia and a few other places. After visiting those countries, he will be especially grateful to be home sweet home. I'm looking forward to this coming week, sitting by the tree in the evening, wrapping presents, and just chatting. I miss the chatting. (although I've had a whole lot of 3-year-old chatting to make up for it!)

Ok, now I'm off to go start addressing some Christmas cards before Sam wakes up from his slumber. I want his life! Sleep, sleep, sleep.....

Comments

[Kathleen Grace]

What an amazing makeover! That star is a pure confection now:>) Wow! I am happy for you that your husband is coming home today:>)

[Natasha Burns]

oh my goodness Andrea, that makeover is so inspiring! i have a plain old clear star and pure silver glitter with pearls and millinery flowers will be just the perfect solution! thank you!!!

[jessi nagy]

beautiful! she looks so pretty all dressed up!

[Suzanne Duda]

I think I have the same star on my tree (the plain version), and I am SO going to take it down now and give it a makeover...how inspiring...your new and improved star is GORGEOUS!

[Suzanne Duda]

Oh I forgot...love your new blog banner...

[Kim]

WOW what an amazing star you have now! I have spent hours looking for the perfect star and they are so hard to find! Love what you did with your star!

[www.flaviasoapsandmore.typepad.com]

HI Andrea!!!

The star looks so pretty!!! I love your new banner, Have fun this week, Take care

Chiara

[Karla]

Gorgeous! That star is definitely better post makeover!
Karla

[Kitty]

I absolutely LOVE that STAR tree topper! You did a super job on that! I'll have to send over some of my stuff to be remade! LOL! Can't wait to see your tree.

Kitty

[Monicaa]

Wowzers Andrea, you created a beauty!
I love it as well as your new banner!

[Rosemary]

Beautiful makeover Andrea!! I may have to try one myself.
Happy homecoming with George.
Enjoy your beautiful star.
Rosemary

[Dawn]

The star is just perfect now!!!
Gorgeous!
Can't wait to see the tree.

[Sandy]

What an awesome job you did on your star!!Have fun wrapping the gifts! I bought egg nog and plan to do my wrapping tonight with my hubby-after the kids go to sleep-with sugar plums dancing in their heads...LOL!

[Maria Rodarte]

Very beautiful!!

[Heather Grow]

Gorgeous project. You did a great job with the makeover.

[Pam]

Its so lovely!

[Gardengirl]

STUNNING, GORGEOUS are just a couple of words that came to mind when I saw this makeover. I feel so inspired to make something new for our tree now. Thank you.

[Lee W.]

Oh, you are so creative!! That star is beautiful! I know what you mean about your hubby- mine's been out of twon every week for 5 weeks, then home on the weeknds. And he hunts all day saturday, so that doesn't count! I miss him. So do the kids. My 21 mo. old walks around and shouts "DA!"

[clarice]

Wow, so much better. Now I want one !!!! xoxoxo Clarice

[Alison Gibbs]

What a great makeover on the star. You would not recognise it.
So clever and creative.
Alison

[Nerissa]

Wow! That star is a special one! We need to make one for our tree & yours is definite eye candy. Thanks for the inspiration. Your new header is beautiful too!
Keeping you & your family in my thoughts for your husband's safe return.
Nerissa

[Leah C]

Love, love, love the star makeover! You should make these and sell them in your shop...I'd buy one! So happy for you that your hubby is coming home; my husband travels often for work, too. We manage, but it sure is nicer when he's home:)

[Dana Smith]

Yes Andrea......make those stars and sell them on 100 Wishes. I'll buy one too!!!

Your Pal,
Dana

[Karin (creativechaos)]

Absolutely Gorgeous!!!

[Carolyn Peeler]

This is absolutely beautiful. Thanks SO much for showing us this project!