Saturday, November 12, 2011

Thankful Tree

With Thanksgiving approaching, many of us are reflecting on all of the things for which we are ever so thankful... I put together a Thankful tree as a reminder of how very blessed we are.


I ventured away from the usual paper tag and made mine out of clay, securing them with jute string to my found branches.


I used some simple rubber alphabet stamps to spell out my words and once the tags were cool, wiped them with some aqua craft paint to enhance the letters.  I love the not-so-perfect look about these.  I love that you can tell they're handmade.


I've never made clay tags before, so I did a little internet search and found this clay tag tutorial at B&B's Nest.  It's a simple project that doesn't require a lot of time for such a charming end product.   


My neighbor's oak tree provided yet again for one of my projects - the bottom of my vase is filled with fallen acorns and oak leaves.



Faith... Hope... Love... Family... Joy... for these things I am so thankful.


10 comments:

  1. Trish @ UncommonNovember 12, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    I have been trying to decide how I wanted our family to show what we are thankful for and I don't have to look any more! This is PERFECT!

    We are hosting a Home for the Holidays link party and I would love it if you would share your amazing tree!

    http://www.uncommondesignsonline.com/2011/11/home-for-holidays-link-party_08.html

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  2. UnknownNovember 13, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Here from {Uncommon}. Super cute idea!!

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  3. LauraNovember 14, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Wow, Rhonda, I love your tree! I'm so glad you found B & B's Nest clay tag tutorial helpful! What a compliment. I love this idea! Thank you for stopping by B & B's Nest and Happy Holidays to you and your family. Laura XOXO

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  4. LauraNovember 15, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Hi Rhonda! Just wanted to stop by and tell you about the $50 Pottery Barn gift card giveaway going on today through Sunday on my blog. Come and enter for your chance to win! XOXO Laura at B & B's Nest

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  5. Fishtail CottageNovember 15, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    love this idea! those tags are adorable...xoxo

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  6. Erin of Salvaged WhimsyNovember 15, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    I love how these look - so simple and charming. I might have to give these a try!

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  7. Jamie @ DIY Home Sweet HomeNovember 16, 2011 at 3:51 PM

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  8. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleNovember 16, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Love your thankful tree. Thanks for sharing at Wow.

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  9. AnonymousNovember 18, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    What a cute idea - I love the stamped lettering! It turned out darling! Thank you so much for linking up at ECE!

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  10. WhisperWood CottageJuly 24, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    Sweet and beautiful, Rhonda! Thanks for linking up to The "Autumn Décor" Talent Scouting Party at WhisperWood Cottage!

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