DIY Wall Decor

I made these stars a couple years ago. I had seen some in a local store but they were bright colors and way too expensive. Hubby had some extra wood laying around so he helped me make these.

What you will need....

5 different colors of paint.... I used rustic colors... red, blue, green, brown and black.

Pliable wire for decor

Accent Fabric with like colors

Tools you will need...

Table Saw or Hand Saw

Drill with Drill bit

Pliers and round rod for bending wire

First I cut all the pieces. Sorry I can't remember the exact sizes but I made each stars 5 pieces all the same size then when down 2-3 inches each for the smaller stars.

Next paint your sticks to the desired colors. (you can also do a star in all one color) Use your sand paper to sand them down to give them the rustic look.

No you want to drill a hole at both ends of each stick. This is so you can hold the finished stars together.

Form your star the way you like it and take a small piece of wire and put it through the ends of the star. Curl over the back side to hold in place, then using your pliers and round rod, roll the wire making a curly Q on the front. Do this for all 5 sides.

Lastly, knot a piece of fabric on each end and your done.

Make 3 different sizes or display one large star. Can be used indoor or out. Just remember to use the correct paint and sealant if you would like yours outside.

Hope you enjoy your day!

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I took this photo a while back when I was taking engagement photos for my cousin and his fiance. They were fun to work with and I love this shot!

Formations in Gough's Cave

Gough's Cave is one of the show caves in Cheddar Gorge, Somerset. The cave was originally know as Sand Hole. A retired local, Richard Cox Gough, spent 8 years excavating the cave before discovering Saint Paul's Chamber and opening it to the public.

In 1903 a human skeleton was discovered just inside the entrance, buried beneath 9000 years of debris. Cheddar Man was about 23 years old when he died and dates from 7150BC. Excavation revealed evidence of human occupation from approx 12000BC to Romano-British times.

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Once Upon A Sugar Tree | Review and Giveaway

Once upon a Sugar Tree is the most adorable shop that offers some really cute personalized keychains and necklaces. They specialize in custom designs made for you. So you will not see their designs anywhere else. I love that! When you visit Once Upon a Sugar Tree, you will smile in delight. There are so many adorable designs, you won't know what to order. So you will order more than one item!

I was so lucky to find out that I would be getting a personalized bottle cap necklace for review. When I went into the store to browse around I immediately fell in love with many of their designs. I didn't just want to review the once necklace, I asked if I could purchase two more items. I tell you about those in a moment. As for my review item, I received the Minnie Bottle Cap Necklace. I was excited because my oldest daughter's 10th birthday is coming up and I knew she would love getting this. She loves anything Disney. When it came, I couldn't open the package fast enough. Oh my gosh, it is beautiful and the quality was perfect. I showed my younger daughters and of course they immediately asked mommy if they could have one too. They told me their big sissy is going to love it! I definitely buy this necklace again. They would make the perfect gift for the special little girl in your life.

Another one of their products I love is their personalized stick figures. These are the other two that I bought that day. So when I got the above necklace in the mail, I also got a keychain and necklace for myself. Just look at how cute my kiddos look as stick figures. I loved how easy it was to work with Once Upon a Sugar Tree. I gave them a description of my kids, some ideas like the baseball on my sons shirt and this is what they made. I loved it! It was perfect. No changes needed. What is also great is you can order these in black and white too. So if you wanted them simpler you could do that. Personally I think the color makes them irresistible. I love my necklace and the kids think its pretty cool. I love my keychain so much and am going to order some for gifts this mothers day. I know the grandmas and nana's in our family are going to love them.

Once Upon a Sugar Tree even offers personalized photo bottle cap designs. All you have to do is email them the photo you would like to use. They take it and transform it into a beautiful necklace or key chain. These would especially be great for gifts. People love getting something with a photo. I know I do. I have my kids photos on my key ring always. Keep in mind that the more kids you add, the smaller the picture will be. So if you are ordering this for a grandmother, you may want to get more that one. And if you're like me, I have more that one set of keys. So more than one of these would be perfect for me. My mom for instance, has 9 grandchildren and I know she will be thrilled to get this from the kids this year.

One of the designs that I was excited to hear about was one they made for a good cause. They designed this beautiful piece for the Starbright Foundation Inc.  When you purchase this item in a keychain or necklace, they will donate a portion of the proceeds to the foundation. I love it so much! I am going to order these for my girls for their Easter Baskets. I love that it's a little girl kneeling in prayer. I am also a fan of silhouettes, so I immediately fell in love with this design. I just might order these for all my nieces for Christmas this year. I have been wanting to get them necklaces and just have never found the right ones. I know these will be the perfect gifts for them. This design also comes with a blue background. So if you have a little girl who loves blue, she can have her favorite too!

Okay, I have to mention also that Once Upon a Sugar Tree offer Medical Alert designs too! That is something that is great for children who may need medical attention. My kids would have loved wearing these when they were young. My son had a blood disorder for a while and needed a medical bracelet. And two of my daughters had Phebral Seizures until they were around 2 years old. I didn't have bracelets for them and I always carried a medical bag around. These necklaces would have been a nice and stylish way to alert people to ask if there were any medical issues. So I am encouraging those who need them to get these. So cute compared to those plain, ugly other bracelets out there.

I Love Once Upon a Sugar Tree and would recommend it to everyone I know. Thank you so much for allowing me to review your products!

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