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The 5 Point Star finished product
will have a 3-D look
Side view
Single Pod Star
I used these on the
Gently separate the hulls;
gently pull away the "claw foot" end
- save it, as it will be
your center small star
Pods, as they look on the branch
Cut a cardboard circle
Glue the point on the cardboard;
press the point downward.
First row finished
Second row up, finished
Go back to the bottom row,
fill in with 5 pods.
Insert the center "claw foot"
star, in the top middle area
Here is the one I spray
painted white for July 4th!
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where I did a Guest Post on this project.
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you are so creative...love the star..I am going to try something with the pod that surrounds the shell of the pecan...we have a few pecan trees. Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a really great weekend.
Smiles from South GA
Maxie
Good Morning Maxie! I'm so glad you stopped by! My mind reels at the items we can make from the things that nature provides - as long as we can think it up :) I appreciate your sweet compliment!
DeleteJoAnn, Not only are you creative but you are so patient! Not sure I'd have the patience for such a small craft! The result sure is pretty though!
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to invite you again to come join me on Monday for Pinned it, Made it! Monday if you'd like!
Blessings,
Tammy
Good Morning Tammy! yes, I'll certainly be joining you again on Monday! thanks for the invite :)
DeleteLOVE these! Nature is so full of beauty, and I love both of the variations you made. I need to go find me some of those pods!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Janis, thanks for coming over and commenting.
DeleteThose are just beautiful, JoAnn! I'm new to your blog after a sweet visit & nice comments from you on my blog, & I'm now a new follower on GFC.
ReplyDeleteI wish the Paulownia seed pods were available here in our neck of the woods, but maybe we have something similar. I'll be watching....lol!
CAS
I appreciate the follow, Cas, and the sweet compliment. I'm now looking at natural items in a new way!
DeleteYou have created a gorgeous blog . . . it is totally captivating. This tutorial is amazing. I will be back. Right now I'm having a little problem, when I follow a blog, I have lost my thumbprint, now I get a blue silhouette . . . maybe you know the answer. I would love to follow your blog, but hate following without a thumbprint. Trying to figure out how to fix it. Have a great day. I Love your site. Come on over my welcome matt is always out.
ReplyDeleteConnie :)
Hello Connie! try uploading a pic of yourself into you blogger profile - that should do the trick. I'm so glad you are following that you enjoy my site. I'll be checking out your blog as well:) Happy Sunday to you!
DeleteThank you so much for your email. I was replying to that . . . then came back and here you where following my blog. Thank Again . . . I'm looking forward to becoming good blogging friends,
ReplyDeleteConnie :)
That is amazing! LOVE what you turned the seed pod into! Very pretty! Hope you're having a good Sunday!
ReplyDeleteThanks! my brain is buzzing with all sorts of items to make!
DeleteThank you, JoAnn, for following me back!
ReplyDeleteCAS
Wow, that's really neat. It has inspired me to look around for other things I can do this with. Hmmmm. What can I use. Thanks for sharing the project!
ReplyDeleteI adore this! It's simple yet very beautiful. Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party.
ReplyDeleteHolly
I love nature flowers! Turned into such a beautiful bloom!
ReplyDeleteThose area beautiful! Never heard of those before! Great tutorial with nice pics...makes it easy to follow! THanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHow fabulous is this!! WOW!! Love how it turned out!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!
I just wanted to let you know that you've been featured at the All Star Block Party Features.
ReplyDeleteHolly
http://fullcirclecreations.blogspot.com/2012/08/its-feature-time.html
Thank you Holly!
DeleteAnother great idea! Love this one too.
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