Well here we are, first snowfall..decided between watching paint dry I'll make a few more trips to back shed andbring in trees lol
This year's project..
STEP 1
I had mega grays so didn't mix black with white to get a mid color of grey..needs to be dark as the 2nd step real lightens it..
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Looking forward to get my kits. How big are these?
Not big, they are downstairs, perhaps 10-12 inches high and bases are about 6-8" wide at bottom..will see how close I am when I go downstairs and measure lol
Nice battery piece you can put anywhere..think the lights have a timer, not sure about that.
STEP 2
Prefer this brush not to be a sponge one if that is what you used as we want the bristle part of the brush to make streaks.
With brush I dipped into white paint, lightly brushed it on a paper towel and dragged it along the surface going from top to bottom, if it isn't streaky enough the pick up hits paint again and add in a few places (to your liking)
STEP 3
Once your piece is totally dry with sander or sandpaper (provided) sand edges a a bit of the surface (again to your liking)
Lindakay I measured..
12" high, base is 9" wide..because of the work done on the wide I,e, playning it is very light.
Now to find the greenery bought last year
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Thanks for the measurements.
Step 4
- Test the lights out..surely new lights will work..
- Using the 2 plastic ties I sent attach the battery box to the 2 wooden supports in back, remember to place off/on switch so it's easily accessible
- I then tighten the ties but not so much so that I won't be able to pull the battery box out next time I need to replace the batteries.
- cut ends off ties
Step 5
What you don't want to do is try to stuff the inner section completely with greenery
Pull the lights from back to towards the front, don't unravel yet.
Here and there where wire or greenery touches the wood I tack with glue gun, remember it's hot and it hurts, just burnt my finger lol
You may need to fold some of the greenery wire so it fits in comfortably
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This is about as much as you will want to fill in.
Add your decorative piece by gluing it in the centre, you may have to hold it down for a bit while it's securing itself to base.
I sent 3 pieces of different greenery, 2 will be used to fill in on each side of the snowman/Santa, not sure which you have, randomly set them in the boxes.
Now you can gently uncoil the lights and set them in where desired, would be nice if you could set them in keeping some of the coil showing, good luck as I've not been able to lol
Step 6
TYou will find another branch of greenery (one of the 3) and will decorate It to your liking
Lay flat and decorate middle, don't overdo
I've included berries,bells pine cone
Set them on greenery with glue gun, again you don't want any ouches, watch your fingers. You may want to use something to push the decorations into the glue.
Now time to place on the very front of wood piece..done with a good glob of hot glue
When dry and secure I pull the edges down a bit.
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Step 7
Optional,
I had some spray adhesive but you could brush on a tad of clear drying glues to areas, ie in middle of top branch and/or around base of figurine and a tad here and there with different snow and glitter I sent..
Think this was an easy project, I enjoyed it and hope you will as well.
Your project is boxed and will be mailed out tomorrow..
Looking forward to this. It will give my fingers a break from the cat!!!
Thanks for all you do for us. I really enjoy doing these projects.
Can't wait to get my kits.
betty my payment going out today
Your welcome lindakay..
Liz I'll be watching for it..
Parcels as I said should be mailed out today
Your kits were mailed out Friday..
Hoooray!!! I'll be watching for it.... Thank you Betty.
I also bought a prototype for next year, beyond easy, not sure it’s not too easy lol
Sof course I’ll change it and make where the slats can move to make your own design..just a thought
I love that tree!
Actually it’s really cute set out
My package came today!!! That was fast. Waiting until after the holiday to open it as I know I won't leave it alone and I have so much to do this week.....
Fast indeed, you will need scissors, lots of tape lol
mine came too wow so fast!
Glad you got it Liz, will mark received..enjoy
Remember, need photo’s of finished project!
wow Betty - I'd forgotten you did this every year! It's a beautiful kit, and the one for next year looks very nice, too
I'll have to show you what I'm doing, once Bob gets out his saw & cuts my wood for me lol Oh wait, I have a picture of what I'm going to do. It's not one I did, but I want to do. Have everything ready to do it, including a little chair I need to paint red. This will go in our front yard.
Susan, I have it cut out to do for Melanie seeing as she just lost charlie..if I go to barrie tomorrow I’ll look for the chair or rocker as the garden gallery has ornaments for every occasion.. good luck on yours
Hi everyone! Betty thank you. My project was received Wednesday. I️ hope you got your envelope as fast.
Going to work on it this week!
Look forward to seeing how you are doing with them!
I am hoping my kit arrives soon.
Not sure why all the other got there and yours didn’t..didn’t send by flat rate box , will go check if I can find the mailing slip..will wait till end of day before panicking
Boy it’s taking the long route
Wrong ups track8ng, will enter another
Lordy, I keyed in number on my receipt and it comes up again as the photo that is posted..above shows 2015
Now I’m worried
Called the post office tracking, your package arrived Friday in del rio..so glad....
It just arrived.
No more worry.
That is good news
Anyone start theirprojects yet?
Was thinking of the projects we’ve done in past years, hmm
Victorian Santa
Snowman
Lantern
Sleigh with Victorian Santa’s on front?? Not sure if this was an extra
Mind not working, as far as I got
