Saturday, November 20, 2010

Paper wreath, here I come!

Today I attended a particularly crappy auction (excuse my language). I sat through hours of booster cables, mismatched tools, and particularly ugly and worn clothing.
Just about ready to leave, the auctioneer caught my attention when he announced a lot of sheet music. I hadn't taken a close look before and had no idea what condition it was in as it was all in boxes, but I was the only bidder and took home 3 grocery bags full for $3.
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Even if it wasn't all that old I would have been happy, as I have been crafting up a storm for the holidays with various book pages so I knew I would use them. (scraps from an upcoming ornament project I paired up with Pier 1 on!).
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But my patience and poor luck with the rest of the auction were well worth it because low and behold my $3 pile of music turned out to be a gold mine of antique french sheet music.
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Just the right amount of wear and tear will make for some really fun wreaths and holiday projects.
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Here are just a few examples I have been saving as inspiration. A paper wreath has been on my to-do list for quite some time and I am excited to give it a go.


Hope you are having a treasure filled weekend as well!

28 comments:

  1. UnknownNovember 20, 2010 at 5:59 PM

    I like all the wreaths....the angel one is very neat!
    Daisy~

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  2. Carol@6WilsonBlog.comNovember 20, 2010 at 6:31 PM

    Wow! I truly have never seen such a variety of paper wreaths and inventions! Shouldn't you check out that music to make sure it's not something valuable? I'd be afraid I'd be cutting up something rare!

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  3. KNovember 20, 2010 at 6:51 PM

    Oh wow I am insanely jealous of your find! I have a few paper projects like that in mind as well!

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  4. AnonymousNovember 20, 2010 at 7:08 PM

    Hi Holly, just discovered your blog today and have had a grand old time looking about! Funny thing about the music sheets, very similar thing happened to me (huge box lot for $5) so I am also giving the wreath idea a go too. They look fabbo!
    alicia

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  5. Megan // Honey We're HomeNovember 20, 2010 at 7:55 PM

    I love your collection of paper wreaths. So beautiful! What a great deal you got on the sheet music!

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  6. AnonymousNovember 20, 2010 at 8:40 PM

    Wow, some fun inspiration!

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  7. Erin SouthwellNovember 20, 2010 at 8:55 PM

    Those are all beautiful-love the last one with the pretty bird!

    Hope you guys are well!

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  8. AnonymousNovember 20, 2010 at 8:58 PM

    Your blog is a daily inspiration to me and I was thrilled to see that my paper wreath has inspired you too. I hope you have fun with this project. If I can offer you any suggestions please let me know! Take care & have fun...

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  9. AllisonNovember 20, 2010 at 9:16 PM

    Those are fantastic wreaths! I love the angel wings! What a treasure you got with all of that sheet music.

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  10. jandjhomeNovember 20, 2010 at 9:17 PM

    I have been working on one for the past couple of days. I love it. I love the idea of the sheet music.

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  11. WhiteWhispers2uNovember 20, 2010 at 9:41 PM

    My Girls and I made a wreath last year but we are lovin those wings Fabulous! ~Cheers Kim

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  12. Rachel Noelle PallasNovember 20, 2010 at 10:56 PM

    Cant wait to see what you create Holly!!! Hugs, Rachel :)

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  13. LindseyNovember 21, 2010 at 12:40 AM

    Oh how I love paper wreaths!! Glad you stuck through the auction long enough to get the music! Can't wait to see what you create!!!

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  14. Millie GNovember 21, 2010 at 4:43 AM

    I think it would be very cool to do something similar for a Thanksgiving turkey! Several of the wreaths look like a turkey's tailfeathers. Beautiful!
    I have a box of sheet music, too, but since my MIL is giving my children piano lessons I'd better not touch it;-).

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  15. KristinNovember 21, 2010 at 6:21 AM

    Holly,

    I did several of these last Christmas--and loved them!

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  16. DawnNovember 21, 2010 at 7:24 AM

    Oh how gorgeous is that Angel's wing one!

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  17. suziebabyzsazsaNovember 21, 2010 at 8:22 AM

    Here is a great idea from miss mustard seed for paper wreaths too...

    http://missmustardseed.blogspot.com/2010/10/christmas-line-2010-preview.html

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  18. suziebabyzsazsaNovember 21, 2010 at 8:24 AM

    Here is a great idea I found from Miss Mustard Seed.

    http://missmustardseed.blogspot.com/2010/10/christmas-line-2010-preview.html

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  19. Lynn @ Honey Darlins CornerNovember 21, 2010 at 10:04 AM

    I'm your new follower and I love your blog! The paper wreaths and angel wings are awesome! Is there a tutorial for the angel wings?

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  20. jenna ♥ a little blueNovember 21, 2010 at 11:38 AM

    wow sooo amazing! i definitely love the angel wings

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  21. D.E.November 21, 2010 at 4:43 PM

    Hi Holly

    My girlfriend happened to tell me about your blog today! I see you have a few of my wreaths featured. I'd love for you to add my link!
    Thanks so much!
    DE
    www.whiteserenade.blogspot.com

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  22. Kirsten @ Triple Max TonsNovember 21, 2010 at 6:16 PM

    How fun will this project be?! Can't wait to see what you come up with. Love the last wreath by Haru....adorable!

    ~Kirsten
    http://triplemaxtons.blogspot.com

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  23. AshleyNovember 21, 2010 at 6:52 PM

    I love the last one. Definitely excited to see what you create!

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  24. KatieNovember 22, 2010 at 4:33 AM

    Wow very cool, I have never seen anything quite like them before...can't wait to see what you create!

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  25. beckiNovember 22, 2010 at 8:23 AM

    Those wings are precious! Love the inspiration.

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  26. PetieNovember 22, 2010 at 4:11 PM

    Love the ornaments! Is there a tutorial on the wreath from Haru's? I looked but couldn't find one. I love the look of the wreath and the colors in the one that you posted. I love the little birds attached to it and the brown ribbon. Would love any info about the wreath that you showed.

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  27. Geezees Custom Canvas ArtNovember 23, 2010 at 4:09 AM

    Great wreaths... love the last one a whole lot!!

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  28. marygraceNovember 24, 2010 at 11:11 AM

    I just made a book paper Christmas tree, I am obsessed with paper crafts, especially holiday paper crafts!

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