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    Home » Junk Creations » Sparkle And Rust Hardware Christmas Tree

    Sparkle And Rust Hardware Christmas Tree

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    Hardware Christmas Tree

    I made a special hardware Christmas tree for our Home for Christmas Blog Hop. I'm joining fellow Hometalk DIY bloggers to bring you a bunch of new Christmas projects, home tours, crafts, and more.

    Rusty Hardware Tree from reclaimed junk

    RustY Hardware Tree

    My project is a  “tree” from reclaimed hardware.

    hardware stash Petticoat Junktion

    The photo above shows a small part of my rusty treasures. Most of you guys know I have a whole stash of hardware and junk finds. Subscribe by email  to Petticoat Junktion updates and come along with me on my flea market and junk shop adventures.

    reclaimed hardware project Petticoat Junktion

    I pulled a few pieces of hardware to work with and also sorted through my sparkle and bling pile to find a suitable topper for the “tree”. I dusted off the hardware and gave it a coat of  Howard’s wax in Golden Oak. The board is a reclaimed drawer bottom dry-brushed with a little turquoise paint.

    hot glue project Petticoat Junktion

    I attached the hardware and bling to the board using hot glue. I keep my hot glue gun corralled in a stainless steel canister that make the perfect stand. I tend to burn myself with that thing if I don’t keep it out of the way.

    wire hanger Petticoat Junktion

    I drilled a hole on either side of the board near the top and added rusty reclaimed wire as a hanger.

    wire wall hanger

    The wire is pulled through the holes and twisted into loops on the front side.

    Sparkle and Rust Hardware Christmas Tree Petticoat Junktion reclaim project

    I added the sparkle and rust hardware Christmas tree to the rustic mantel display I shared last week. The turquoise color and the rusty hardware work well with the amber glass pieces.

     

    hardware Christmas tree

    The new “tree” is a more colorful version than the first tree I made in 2012. The original hardware Christmas tree was a big hit. I’m always a little leery about trying to re-create a project. The re-creation is never as good as the original. What do you guys think of the new tree? How does it compare to the original? You can see the original by clicking here.....Hardware Christmas Tree Version 1.

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    Comments

    1. Erlene

      January 03, 2016 at 9:53 pm

      Gorgeous! I love how you reused old hardware and I think the new color is fantastic! Thanks for sharing on Merry Monday!

      Reply
    2. creatively living

      December 21, 2015 at 3:40 pm

      I love it! Great idea!

      Thanks for sharing on Monday Funday!

      Holly @ Creatively Living

      Reply
    3. Cynthia - Clockwork Interiors

      December 19, 2015 at 5:52 pm

      Both trees are pretty spectacular! Very creative. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    4. Lynn at Quaker Hill Farm

      December 15, 2015 at 9:38 pm

      I like it better than the 2012. Love the turquoise color. Thanks for sharing this idea.

      Reply
    5. Audra @ Renewed Projects

      December 14, 2015 at 8:48 am

      Wow! These turned out great! I love the turquoise wash you gave the board. So pretty.

      Reply
    6. Amy @ Stow and Tell U

      December 11, 2015 at 7:20 pm

      I simply LOVE your junk tree. The color combo of the turquoise and rust is just so pretty!

      Reply
    7. Paulette

      December 11, 2015 at 2:19 am

      Love them both but am partial to smaller one!! Love your talent and imagination!! Merry Christmas !

      Reply
    8. Joyce @ QN

      December 10, 2015 at 6:12 am

      This one is better in my opinion! It's the turquoise and the top piece - just wonderful. Did you share how you did the turquoise? Couldn't find anything - care to share? It's a great project for sure....

      Reply
    9. Bess

      December 08, 2015 at 11:38 am

      You want to know which we like best . Oh that is a hard one, but I guess if I had to I would say the first one, but only because I love the blue back ground more that the white. I think it goes better with the rust.

      Reply
    10. Funky Junk Interiors

      December 07, 2015 at 11:43 pm

      Ohhhhh Kathy.... all I want for Christmas is for Santa to deliver me a little more junk, so I can make cool things like this. ADORE!

      Reply
    11. Marie from The Interior Frugalista

      December 07, 2015 at 6:58 pm

      Kathy, I knew this was yours before I even opened the link! You know how much I love your junk angels and these are no exception! Love the washed blue background - so pretty. Pinned to share 🙂

      Reply
      • Marie from The Interior Frugalista

        December 17, 2015 at 9:48 am

        Kathy, I'm featuring your awesome Christmas Tree at the DIY Sunday Showcase Party this weekend. Thanks for linking up with us and Merry Christmas!

    12. Vicki and Jennifer 2 Bees in a Pod

      December 07, 2015 at 6:34 pm

      Wow Kathy - this tree and art are adorable! You are always so resourceful and creative! Happy to be on the hop with you! Merry Christmas!

      Reply
    13. Holly

      December 07, 2015 at 4:03 pm

      HI Kathy - Visiting as a fellow contributor to the #HomeForChristmas blog tour. I love your work and was excited to see this project - you certainly did not disappoint! Love it!!! Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday season! Hugs, Holly

      Reply
    14. Jill Flory

      December 07, 2015 at 9:50 am

      This is so cue and fun! Love it!

      Reply
    15. [email protected] of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer

      December 07, 2015 at 8:51 am

      I LOVE this!! I so want to make one now but my hardware stash isn't nearly as impressive as yours. 🙂

      Reply
    16. Michelle L

      December 06, 2015 at 11:19 pm

      Your tree is amaaaazing! And I am so jealous of your stash!

      Reply
    17. Rose L.

      December 06, 2015 at 10:31 pm

      I really like those "trees" and will have to make some myself next year!!!

      Reply
    18. Tami

      December 06, 2015 at 10:24 pm

      Another beautiful creation Kathy! Merry Christmas!
      ~Tami

      Reply
    19. Vanessa

      December 06, 2015 at 9:55 pm

      Be still my heart, Kathy you have a great stash of goodness. Oh my! Love the tree art!

      Reply
    20. Brooke Riley~Re-Fabbed

      December 06, 2015 at 9:49 pm

      This is FABULOUS!!! So creative. I am definitely going to give this a try. I love it, and I am pinning it. Thank you, Kathy! Merry Christmas.

      Reply
    21. Sara @ Shabby Grace Blog

      December 06, 2015 at 9:36 pm

      I just adore this! It's so my style and I'm super jealous of your rusty treasure stash!!!! ☺️

      Reply
    22. SONJA HANSEN

      December 06, 2015 at 9:26 pm

      I am enchanted with your second one. I think the turquoise adds a spark. I think the first one almost has too many pcs , but both are very clever. Keep your good stuff coming.

      Reply
    23. Sherry Fram

      December 06, 2015 at 8:57 pm

      Absolutely adorable!

      Reply
    24. Angie @ Knick of Time

      December 06, 2015 at 8:17 pm

      This is too cute, Kathy! Gotta pull out my rust junk box and find things to make it - pinned it!

      ~Angie

      Reply
    25. April R - Uncookie Cutter

      December 06, 2015 at 7:06 pm

      Now those are adorable! What a great idea! Merry Christmas!

      Reply

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