sometimes they just add a "lighter" touch to Christmas decorating. In this picture you can see that I kept my willow twigs and some cute lil' yellow flowers I had from summer and tucked them into some buckets I painted a festive red.
This is a close-up of the dried hydrangeas my sweet mamaw saved for me. I simply spray painted them red and they make such a bold statement and I just love using natural things. Another great thing to use is the plumes off of ornamental grasses. Like right now - my grasses have large feathery plumes - I'm gonna cut them, get out the spray paint, and tuck them in the trees, mantles, wreaths, buckets or whatever strikes me. It's pretty and FREE! Plus, you can paint them any color you wish to match your taste or simply leave them natural. Just a tip - lightly spray them with clear paint to keep them from shedding so bad if you wish to not give them a color.
This lil' display is jus' something simple that I put behind my counter at the shop. Some greenery, buckets, flowers, candy canes, some left over ribbon and some vintage ornaments - easy and just a tad different.
Everybody get out your spray paint - and get spraying!!!
Have a great day and happy creating.
Cathy Cobblestone
How gorgeous! I just love your blog. It's so beautiful and inspiring. Thank you for sharing. Ü
ReplyDeleteOOOH, such fun ideas...I love those red hydrangeas!!! And those candy canes!! too cute for words!
ReplyDeleteSusie
I love spray paint and I never would have thought to use it on dried flowers. Yours looks so festive and just beautiful.
ReplyDeletePam
Oh that is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteYeah! I was wondering when you were going to decorate your blog for Christmas! We are coming by tomorrow so save us some candy canes!
ReplyDeletethat is so pretty i love it
ReplyDeleteWhat a nifty idea :)
ReplyDeleteI would never have dreamed Hydrangeas could handle spray paint. I always learn something new when I go blogging! Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteOh, Cathy....you have given me an idea AGAIN! I will be spraying some hydrangeas and buckets!! I love seeing what you've done.
ReplyDeleteI love the new look of your blog so Christmasy:) Alot of great ideas...thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteRondell
I love the new look of your blog so Christmasy:) Alot of great ideas...thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteRondell
Sooooo beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing this clever idea!
ReplyDeleteWonderful display! I bet your customers have a ball at your place.
ReplyDeleteoooh I love these ideas! we deorate in red and white with a touch of silve and I have been looking for new ideas besides christmas flowers I am definatly using this thanks cathy you are great can't wait to see all the pics of the shop they look great.
ReplyDeletejulie
really love your blog. I love to see the american decorations, I love them. And Here in Tasmania I still have some hydrangea I can use for our warm christmas. Thankyou for sharing your wonderful ideas.
ReplyDeleteCathy, if your lovely holiday photos don't put everyone in the mood for Christmas, nothing will. They are fantastic. I've told you before if I lived near you it would be very dangerous for my pocketbook. You are such a talented and creative lady. The sale of spray paint will go up now for sure. Thanks for the inspiration for the holidays.
ReplyDeleteJean in Virginia
Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThose are so pretty! I've learned something new about spray paint. Never thought about spraying flowers.
ReplyDeleteI love your blog!
Terry
Cathy,
ReplyDeleteI looooooove the painted hydrangeas. My aunt used to do that to match the room she was decorating. I can't wait to see your shop in its Christmas splendor.
Michelle
Ribbons-n-Rags
Hey Cathy!
ReplyDeleteI just love your creative genius in holiday decorating. I love love love the use of the buckets and arrangements in them. I am going to make this myself. Where did you find the candy canes? Thank you so much for your inspiration..I'm going to have to put on my old Christmas albums and away I go!.....
LisaJanelle
www.warmheartcozyhome.typepad.com