Have I mentioned before how much I adore reindeer moss? I love the color, the texture, the natural element it brings into my decor...pretty much everything about it....I love! So imagine my excitement today when my sweet sister gave me a bag of leftover wedding moss. I couldn't wait to get home and fire up the glue gun for craft time.
I started with an old paper mache letter that has been painted and mod podged to the brink of death. I came so close to throwing it away a while back...I'm so glad I decided to hoard it for a rainy day!
And...
I needed a styrofoam ball, but of course didn't have one. So I thought and I thunk and finally came up with a solution.... repurpose that tassel my 2 year old broke 5 minutes after my best friend gave it to me for my birthday. Problem solved.
I apologize Jennifer if you're reading this. Please avert your eyes so you don't have to see that I completely trashed your lovely gift. It was for the greater good, though....cause looky what I remade it into.
A nice springy moss ball (oh the google hits I'll get off that one)! These were super easy to make. You just need a bag of moss, a hot glue gun with plenty of extra glue sticks, and something to cover. And here's a little tip for you. If you use a low melt glue gun, you won't burn your fingerprints off and you'll come out blister free! I love the cute little vignette for the top of my fridge and the splash of color and texture my moss accessories add to my kitchen. A nice way to usher in springtime!
A nice springy moss ball (oh the google hits I'll get off that one)! These were super easy to make. You just need a bag of moss, a hot glue gun with plenty of extra glue sticks, and something to cover. And here's a little tip for you. If you use a low melt glue gun, you won't burn your fingerprints off and you'll come out blister free! I love the cute little vignette for the top of my fridge and the splash of color and texture my moss accessories add to my kitchen. A nice way to usher in springtime!
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I JUST came home from the craft and was looking at the moss thinking... hmmm I could do something with that. And WoW! There you were in my blog updates! I am new to blog world, and have fallen in love! I enjoy reading your blog, and I think your house is adorable!
If you have a chance check out my blog! :)
So pretty!!! I was just at Pottery Barn today and there was moss everywhere. I love it!
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Jen
LOVE IT!! I need to get my hands on some moss!!!
I am with you - love, love, love the moss! Your two projects turned out great...score with the left over wedding moss.
Chelsea
Love it, Amanda! The letter and moss ball look great. I have a bag of this on my list for the next trip to Michaels.
Very cute! I have so many of your projects saved in my to-do folder when we get a house.
I've been wanting to decorate with moss, too - now I have even more inspiration to get my butt to Michael's! It adds such a nice pop of color to your house!
i was just working on a ball project! you beat me! love yours!
Love, love, love it! You did a fantastic job! I love your little nest in the covered glass, and the moss ball just makes the whole thing pop.
Thanks for the glue gun tip! I am so tired of burning my fingers!
Okay, the top of your fridge is WAY cooler than mine! ;)
Oh cool! I love that! I have an "L" at home that I've been dying to do something with & this seems like it'd do the trick. I'm off to buy me some moss. :-
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Can I just hire you to come decorate my house?
I love the moss projects. I think I will have to do the letter covered in moss. Love that!
Thanks for sharing.
Brooke
Love the moss on the letter idea! Thanks so much!
What fabulous ideas!! I am going to try!
PS-love your blog.
I love this! Thanks for sharing!
Hugs,
Lee Laurie
i love it! I have a bag of styrofoam balls that I got at the di-I think there are 25 balls in that wonderful little bag. I love this idea! Now I have another thing on my to do list!
No way! The top of your refridgerator does not look like that! I think all mine has on it is dust:)
No way! The top of your refridgerator does not look like that! I think all mine has on it is dust:)
Love both the initial and the decorative ball. I saw one of those balls recently and it was $29.99!
Your post cracked me UP!! I was just gluing moss on a cone for an Easter topiary tree...getting a nice glue gun burn I might add... and saw your post!! LOVE.THE.MOSS. You are my hero!!
I love all your mossy things. I need to try that. I'm awarding you with the Kreativ Blogger Award because you're so awesome and inspiring. You can check it out here:
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Remember to pass it on to 7 other bloggers who inspire you.
Leanne
So pretty and just in time for St Patrick's Day! Perfect!!
Thank you for the inspiration!
Moss is my favorite!!!
The texture is perfect.
Yay for warm weather!
I love these, Amanda! I'm so sorry your tassel broke. . . must have been beautiful. . . but look at that beautiful ball! And the moss-covered "S" is wonderful! Hooray for wedding leftovers!
I admit, I have never really wanted to use moss before. Just didn't feel like it would "go" with my decor. Um. Afer seeing your blog, I am totally loving it! I want to run right to the craft store to snatch some up! Thanks for inspiring me!
Oh how I love moss!
I love the moss look. It makes a great vignette on your tabletop.
So pretty!!! I was just at Pottery Barn today and there was moss everywhere. I love it!
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I love your blog. Thanks for the great tips, and by the way, you are very funny!
Pam
Amanda! Of course it is THE rachel fabiano! haha. David was at our house a couple weeks ago and mentioned that you had a blog and sell stuff on etsy and i was like NO WAYYYy. because i love crafty stuff. So i found you and i loove your blog. SO CUTE!
Love reindeer moss and LOVE this idea. Thanks for sharing!
Very pretty, and springy. Will the reindeer moss turn brown over time?
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