Cute Crafties: Heirloom Family Tree in Glass Dome

Introduction
A random assortment of family keepsakes, from a grandfather's spectacles to a baby's christening spoon, takes on a cohesive, deliberate look that's almost Victorian when encased in a delicate glass dome. The little tree is a lightweight branch bought from a florist, then spray-painted matte gold and held upright with epoxy.


Step 1
Using saw, trim and prune branch to fit inside dome. Sand bottom of branch so it rests flat. Spray-paint, and let dry.

Step 2
Determine spot on wooden base to anchor branch so dome fits over it. Mix epoxy, following package instructions, and adhere branch to base. Let dry completely, and cure.

Step 3
Print the name-tag templates* and write names and birth dates. Using craft knife, cut out name tags on mat.

Step 4
Carefully position and hang family curios and keepsakes, starting with the name tag of the family member of your choice at the bottom and working up. Use small balls of museum wax to balance or anchor things in place and to attach tags. Cover with glass dome.

{* http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/web/pdfs/2010Q4/msl_1110_familytrees_heirloom.pdf }

Long Time..

So I know it has been a long time sense I last posted, but it has been a little crazy! I got to Kyrstie's safely and the bus ride was REALLY cold but flying was fun!! EFY was good I was in a good group we all got a long and had fun together! It was great! My favorite part was the classes we got to go to. They were very helpful and inspirational! The dances I didn't think were as good as the ones we have here, but they were still pretty fun! I was a little happy to be coming home. On the way we were good until we left my Papa's. {It was really nice to see my cousins and have fun with em! And to be able to be there for Papa's BDay!} When we got to the border of Oklahoma the car broke down! we were there for 2 hours and then it was a rough drive home. But we were safe! Which is the good thing! :)

Uberness....

So I'm getting uber excited to leave on Saturday. EFY is gonna be FABULOUS! And I can not wait to see my sis, Kyrstie! And of course all he roomies {they seem to already know me :)}. Now all I have to do is get to packing...that way I don't wear anything I am planning to take {cause then it has to be washed and could end up being left! YIKES!}! Humm if only I was feeling motivated! I had a dream last night that I was leaving and my dad was taking me...but i hadn't even packed one thing! So I was running around packing and trying not to let him know that I hadn't packed yet! I was pretty funny! So I guess I some motivation...but not enough to get me off the computer!