September 17, 2011

Umbrella love...

The Detroit Tigers were on late last night and I promised my husband to watch part of the game with him. I'm not good at sitting and decided to work on a craft that didn't require glue. Keep your eyes open for unique umbrellas while you're out thrifting and antiquing.

I found this handsome umbrella last fall at the Allegan Antique market. I fell in love with its beautiful silver handle.

The vendor let me have it for only $3!!

I started with stuffing the interior of the umbrella with black tissue paper. I then tied a bow of out of orange satin ribbon around the middle of the umbrella.

I added orange tissue paper fringe around the top of the umbrella and the final touch was putting one of my decorated black birds (originally purchased from the Dollar Tree) inside the top of the umbrella.
I've decided to name her Broomhilda.

I didn't use any glue so that the umbrella can be taken apart and redone for additional holidays.

The possibilities are endless.
Keep your eyes open for umbrellas!

PS. I decided with all my Halloween decorating ideas it was time for a blog makeover. The blog header is a picture of our bedroom mantle taken last year.

I was serious when I said every part of the house gets decorated for Halloween.


XOXO
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24 comments:

  1. ~Lavender Dreamer~September 17, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    How clever! The umbrella is beautiful and I like that you've put together something that can be taken apart and changed for other decor! Great idea! ♥ Happy crafting! ♥

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  2. LeeSeptember 17, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Too cute!
    Your bedroom mantle is great-will it look the same this year?!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  3. CourtneySeptember 17, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    So cute. I am going to try to do my fall decorating this weekend. I am doing a deep clean of the house today which includes my oven and that is just scary!

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  4. JodiSeptember 17, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    how wonderfully fun!!!!

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  5. La Vie QuotidienneSeptember 17, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    What a cleaver girl you are...who would have ever thought of doing this but you, and it is so cute.

    Love the new blog make-over! The mantle is wonderful!

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  6. HeatherSeptember 17, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    You are such a creative crafter! The umbrella handle really is gorgeous. And the mantle...WOW!

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  7. Cheryl G.September 17, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Wow, that handle is beautiful!
    $3 what a bargain!
    You are very creative!

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  8. DonnaSeptember 17, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    What a fun and creative project, Kim! You always come up with THE best ideas! And I love your mantle. You really do go to town decorating for Halloween! Do you get Country Living magazine? My issue came yesterday, and the cover features beautiful faux pumpkins that have been decoupaged. Love them!!!

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  9. SherrieSeptember 17, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Such a cute idea! That umbrella handle is gorgeous, what a steal you got on it!

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  10. My Vintage MendingSeptember 17, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    What a beautiful umbrella. I think it looks perfectly at home in the Halloween decor. The Owl on the mantle is super spooky. Can't wait to see you bring it all out...love the blog header...smiles...Renee

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  11. vivianSeptember 17, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    hi Kim. first of all... Thank you so much for all the wonderful things in the package you sent me! I love everybit of it! I wasnt gonna open it until after I mailed yours out, but decided that I could use your box to send my package to you in! lol!
    I took pictures of everything and will post them tomorrow! Now Im going to go play and find places for all my new halloween goodies! thank you again!
    also, LOve the umbrella idea! I passed by 4 estate sales today.. 4!! there are never any around here and today there are 4! I didnt feel good enough to stop though. Now I'm contemplating, going back out or taking a little nap as I barely slept last night. hmmm.. or shall I go out and then come home for a nap? I'll have to think about it.
    hmmmm!
    anyways.. thanks again girlfriend!
    xoxo
    vivian

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    I'd name her "Brumbella" ha ha
    vicki lynn

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  13. JodeeSeptember 17, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    Love, love, love your Halloween makeover! Your umbrella turned out cute too! I wish I had your creative bone!

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    HI KIM! LOVE YOUR DECORATING! I WILL KEEP A LOOKOUT AT MY LOCAL THRIFT STORE FOR UMBRELLAS! THANKS FOR THE SUGGESTION!! LOVE YOUR BLOG! THANKS FOR TAKING THE TIME TO SHARE WITH US!! YOU ARE VERY TALENTED!!! MSNJ

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  15. KarinSeptember 17, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    I've never seen an umbrella like that before--wow! And for only $3. Swoon... I am so amazed by your great antique finds. :)

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  16. GardenOfDaisiesSeptember 17, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    Super cute, Kim!!

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  17. KJ@letsgoflyakiteSeptember 18, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    That umbrella is a wonderful find, especially for 3$. You always amaze me at your treasures for such a small price. The reference to Broomhilda made me laugh, my dad used to read that comic strip to us as kids!

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  18. LVSeptember 22, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    You and my granddaughter would make a fine pair. She dearly loves Halloween and wants everything she sees. You have great decorations.

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  19. Joy@aVintageGreenSeptember 22, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Great decorations. Love the handle on the umbrella.
    Thanks for sharing.
    - Joy

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  20. AnnSeptember 22, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Thats a darling door hanger--how clever. The possiblities are endless. I love the decoration on the handle.
    ann

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  21. ColoradoladySeptember 23, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    What a great use for that umbrella. I really love how you put everything together. Happy VTT!

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  22. c. JoySeptember 23, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Wonderful! You have put me in the mood for Halloween. I may even have to tart up my blog heading. Thanks for the umbrella tip. I looks great.

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  23. MichelleSeptember 23, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    That's neat. And I like that you didn't permanently glue everything to the umbrella so you can do something else with it later if you change your mind.

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  24. MikeJanuary 8, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    The sliver handle on the umbrella is really nice. I didn't know umbrellas made such a big fashion statement.

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