Wednesday, March 3, 2010

The Transformative Powers of Moss


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!



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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!





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34 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 4, 2010 at 12:10 AM

    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! :)

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  2. Jen @ tatertotsandjello.comMarch 4, 2010 at 12:37 AM

    So pretty!!! I was just at Pottery Barn today and there was moss everywhere. I love it!

    XOOX
    Jen

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  3. UnknownMarch 4, 2010 at 1:02 AM

    LOVE IT!! I need to get my hands on some moss!!!

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  4. Room to InspireMarch 4, 2010 at 2:23 AM

    I am with you - love, love, love the moss! Your two projects turned out great...score with the left over wedding moss.

    Chelsea

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  5. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsMarch 4, 2010 at 7:17 AM

    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.

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  6. AshleyMarch 4, 2010 at 7:32 AM

    Very cute! I have so many of your projects saved in my to-do folder when we get a house.

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  7. Jessica @ This Blessed LifeMarch 4, 2010 at 7:33 AM

    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!

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  8. the thrifty baMarch 4, 2010 at 7:46 AM

    i was just working on a ball project! you beat me! love yours!

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  9. 1 Funky WomanMarch 4, 2010 at 7:53 AM

    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!

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  10. Amanda @ Serenity NowMarch 4, 2010 at 7:56 AM

    Okay, the top of your fridge is WAY cooler than mine! ;)

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  11. Nadir @ HodgepodgeMarch 4, 2010 at 7:58 AM

    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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  12. NoconaMarch 4, 2010 at 8:31 AM

    Can I just hire you to come decorate my house?

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  13. UnknownMarch 4, 2010 at 8:46 AM

    I love the moss projects. I think I will have to do the letter covered in moss. Love that!
    Thanks for sharing.
    Brooke

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  14. Runner MomMarch 4, 2010 at 8:52 AM

    Love the moss on the letter idea! Thanks so much!

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  15. JAGMarch 4, 2010 at 9:02 AM

    What fabulous ideas!! I am going to try!

    PS-love your blog.

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  16. A Southern RoseMarch 4, 2010 at 9:08 AM

    I love this! Thanks for sharing!

    Hugs,
    Lee Laurie

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  17. TaushaMarch 4, 2010 at 9:16 AM

    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!

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  18. AnonymousMarch 4, 2010 at 9:49 AM

    No way! The top of your refridgerator does not look like that! I think all mine has on it is dust:)

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  19. AnonymousMarch 4, 2010 at 9:50 AM

    No way! The top of your refridgerator does not look like that! I think all mine has on it is dust:)

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  20. Kendall@ Finesse Your NestMarch 4, 2010 at 10:47 AM

    Love both the initial and the decorative ball. I saw one of those balls recently and it was $29.99!

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  21. VickiMarch 4, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    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!!

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  22. LeanneMarch 4, 2010 at 11:05 AM

    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:
    http://organizeyourstuffnow.com/wordpress/?p=5788
    Remember to pass it on to 7 other bloggers who inspire you.

    Leanne

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  23. StepherBMarch 4, 2010 at 11:18 AM

    So pretty and just in time for St Patrick's Day! Perfect!!

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  24. TraceyMarch 4, 2010 at 11:55 AM

    Thank you for the inspiration!

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  25. hannahshirleyMarch 4, 2010 at 12:11 PM

    Moss is my favorite!!!
    The texture is perfect.
    Yay for warm weather!

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  26. Richella ParhamMarch 4, 2010 at 1:05 PM

    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!

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  27. jen @ the inspiration studioMarch 4, 2010 at 2:26 PM

    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!

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  28. Jennifer JuniperMarch 4, 2010 at 2:33 PM

    Oh how I love moss!

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  29. Infarrantly CreativeMarch 4, 2010 at 8:53 PM

    I love the moss look. It makes a great vignette on your tabletop.

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  30. NishantMarch 4, 2010 at 9:17 PM

    So pretty!!! I was just at Pottery Barn today and there was moss everywhere. I love it!
    work at home in india

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  31. UnknownMarch 4, 2010 at 10:57 PM

    I love your blog. Thanks for the great tips, and by the way, you are very funny!
    Pam

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  32. Rachel HolmMarch 5, 2010 at 12:38 AM

    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!

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  33. katie@tulsadetailsMarch 5, 2010 at 8:37 PM

    Love reindeer moss and LOVE this idea. Thanks for sharing!

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  34. Grace @ Sense and SimplicityMarch 5, 2010 at 8:53 PM

    Very pretty, and springy. Will the reindeer moss turn brown over time?

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