Monday, September 23, 2024

Old Wood Spool PUMPKINS

 

Hi friends!

Happy First Week of Fall-

My very favorite time of year!

Just a super quick craft idea today.

A friend gave me some old empty spools last week .

She thought I could use them.

I decided to make some rustic

 place card markers for seating at Thanksgiving Dinner.

I had a roll of orange jute in my gift wrapping stash.



I just wrapped each spool, single layer with the jute.




Went in the yard to find a stick for a stem.

I found a pinch of Spanish Moss in my craft supplies'




I pushed some moss in the spool hole, then pushed in the twig.

These could be finished at this point if you want to make a 

small shelf sitter!

They can sit on a shelf throughout October and November.



I cut a 4'' piece of wire and made 2 loops on the end with 

needle nose pliers.



I poked the wire in the opening-



I cut small leaf shapes out of brown paper.



I wrote names on the leaves-

I need to make some more before Thanksgiving!













The wire is strong and will hold a thick card 

without falling over.



Here are more ideas for spools -


Thank you so much for letting me share with you!

xo Lisa S

13 comments:

  1. What a great idea - I love the classic old spools and especially the idea of using them as table placecards.

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    1. Bethany,
      Thanks for your sweet comment! I made one for everyone coming for Thanksgiving and it took no time at all.
      So nice to have you stop by-
      xo Lisa S

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  2. Such a clever idea! I have about a dozen of old wooden spools of my mom's......craft time for this week!

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    1. Thank you so much. I didn't take much time to make a dozen!
      xo Lisa S

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  3. As soon as I saw this post I knew it was you. Always capturing my vintage heart. Such a great idea. Did I mention I love these?

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    1. You are a sweetie! Thank you for your kind comment!!!!
      xo Lisa S

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  4. Love this idea. I have some wood spools leftover from Christmas ribbons and just couldn't bear to throw them out. Now I have an idea of what to do with them. This post will be a feature this week. #HomeMattersParty

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    1. Donna,
      Thank you ! I appreciate you so much. I look forward to the next Home Matters Party!
      xo Lisa S

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  5. Beth ,Thank you so much. I came over to your party right away!
    xo Lisa S

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  6. Lovely as always, Lisa. Featuring when my party opens. Happy October!

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  7. These are so adorable, Lisa! I think I need a few of these as shelf sitters!

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  8. These are just darling! Visiting from The Hearth and Soul linkup.

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  9. Thank you for joining us at The Crazy Little Lovebirds link party. Featuring your post tomorrow at party #62.

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