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Acorns Wearing Sweaters and Flocking

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

I saw the most beautiful velvet acorns in the Better Homes and Gardens Christmas Magazine. As soon as I saw them I knew I wanted to make them. Not having velvet on hand I tried using an old sweater instead. Of course I had to add a little glitter to mine.







I cut circles from an old sweater stuffed them with fiberfill, tied the sweater circle at the top and glued the glittered acorn top to the stuffed circle.





I also decided to try flocking and glittering some natural acorns.









I used Martha Stewart's white flocking powder on the acorns and added snow glitter and silver glass glitter to the tops. They would be cute in a bowl or jar or added to a Christmas wreath. I cant believe I'm  doing Christmas projects. I'll be sharing with these great parties,

                                         
                                            DebbiDoos               
     
                                           Twigg Studios

                                          Savvy Southern Style

                                          Stone Gable

                                         Romantic Home

                                         Craftberry Bush

                                          Time Washed White Wednesday

33 comments:

  1. BrandiOctober 30, 2012 at 3:05 PM

    Oh Karen, they are sooooo pretty. Your pictures are really nice as well.

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  2. MicheleOctober 30, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    Oh my goodness, these are so cute and delicate looking. Great idea.

    Michele
    Pearl 13.1

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  3. MartiOctober 30, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    Thank you for sharing this beautiful idea!

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  4. NanaDianaOctober 30, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    How very, very, very cute!!! Can you tell I love them? xo Diana

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  5. Blondie's JournalOctober 30, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    These are darling, Karen! I saw them, too. I hope you share more projects! :)

    XO,
    Jane

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  6. Grandma Barb's This and ThatOctober 30, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    I saw them in the Better Homes and Gardens Christmas Ideas magazine too. Your's are much prettier than theirs! Love them!

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  7. GinaOctober 30, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    Those are so pretty! You did an excellent job!

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  8. Tazas y CuentosOctober 30, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    Oh, great job! They are really lovely...very delicate.
    Your wonderful photos make them look fantastic.
    Besos from Argentina and thanks for your visit, Silvina

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  9. Holly @ Bella NestOctober 30, 2012 at 6:55 PM

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  10. Holly @ Bella NestOctober 30, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    What an adorable and fun idea! Thank you for sharing these!

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  11. Carlene @ Organized ClutterOctober 30, 2012 at 6:57 PM

    The acorns are really cool. Love the snow and glitter. I liked the BHG Christmas magazine too.

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  12. Heirloom treasuresOctober 30, 2012 at 7:02 PM

    These are so adorable,love glitter. I hope you are safe in this terrible storm you are enduring over there. x

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  13. KatherineOctober 31, 2012 at 6:24 AM

    They are so pretty! They look like they've been sprinkled with snow! Would love for you to share these at my party!
    http://kraftykat76.blogspot.com/2012/10/gettin-krafty-with-it-halloween-eve.html

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  14. Latane BartonOctober 31, 2012 at 7:13 AM

    Aren't you clever. I just love finding pics of ideas that I know I want to make. I sort of need that little extra 'push' of creativity.

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  15. UnknownOctober 31, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    Oh, how lovely! The glittery parts are my favorite -- so sweet. :-)

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  16. BECKYOctober 31, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    These are darling! Love that you added some glitter! I have made the felted ones, but not smaller fabric acorns! Thanks so much for sharing at Blissful Whites Wednesday.
    Have a lovely evening!
    Becky

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  17. AnonymousOctober 31, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    these are so charming Karen and I love your front porch! Happy Halloween :)

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  18. UnknownOctober 31, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    Such a fun project! These are adorable :)

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  19. Sandi~A Cottage MuseNovember 1, 2012 at 4:57 AM

    I love these...so happy I stopped in!

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  20. UnknownNovember 1, 2012 at 5:28 AM

    how did i miss those in BHG? so sweet! your own version of them are just lovely! ;)

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  21. Patty @ That's So PrettyNovember 1, 2012 at 7:13 AM

    Karen, thank you for stopping by and your sweet comment...the acorns are so adorable!
    :)

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  22. Moni - Zuhaus at HomeNovember 1, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    These acorns are so cute "dressed up"... thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a sweet note!

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  23. CaroleNovember 1, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    Oh you posted so maybe things are not as grim as I imagined. whew! Love your acorns. Keep us inspired Karen,

    Carole

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  24. Jocie@TheBetterHalfNovember 2, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    Great pix and I too think everything looks better with glitter, well almost everything!
    We just got our link party up and running and would love if you came and joined in on the fun. Each week we are giving away free ad space for one week to one random party goer. Our main site gets thousands of hits per day and The Better Half gets thousands per week. Hope to see you there! http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/the-humble-brag-link-party-5/

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  25. Taryn @ Design, Dining + DiapersNovember 2, 2012 at 8:32 PM

    These are so elegant! I love them. Great job and beautiful photos.

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  26. shaggysheephomeNovember 3, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    wow this is great! I found your through craftberry bush linky party. I am a new follower!!!

    Solange

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  27. aimeeNovember 3, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    Wow these look great I would love it if you came and linked them up at http://www.twiggstudios.com/2012/11/sunday-show-off-linky-party.html?m=1

    Have a great weekend xxx

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  28. aimeeNovember 3, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    Wow these look great I would love it if you came and linked them up at http://www.twiggstudios.com/2012/11/sunday-show-off-linky-party.html?m=1

    Have a great weekend xxx

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  29. srpprcrftrNovember 3, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    I guess I missed the acorns in the zine you mentioned. Will have to look more carefully or you have a different zine than I do.
    The acorns are so pretty and festive. Aren't you the clever gal for making those with a sweater.
    I often have to substitute some thing beside what is used in a zine or what I see on a blog since I live out in country and a "run into town" just isn't possible all the time. I live about 20 miles from the nearest craft store. Makes me think tho and usually my "other than's" turn out pretty ok. Found you thru Diaper, Dinner & Design (think that's right blog). Signed up to subscribe right away. Will look forward to seeing what projects you make and what you're up to. Happy Weekend.

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  30. Stan and Jody GabaraNovember 8, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    Karen, I'm in love with these adorable acorns. Would love for you to share at Simple & Sweet Fridays. Everybody will be inspired!!

    Jody

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  31. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageNovember 9, 2012 at 5:32 AM

    So cute! A nest filled with these would make such a sweet presentation for Christmas decor. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your weekend.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  32. DebbiedoosNovember 27, 2012 at 4:08 AM

    Those are pretty Karen...thanks for sharing with my party.

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  33. Natalia BlancoDecember 9, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    Quanto inspirador é passar pelo seu blog e ver estas lindas ideias. Muito obrigada por compartilhar conosco.

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