Happy #ThursDIY!

Happy #ThursDIY possums!  Check out the ten awesome projects we have to inspire you this week.  Everything from funky Christmas trees to fruity Christmas stockings......There's something for everyone on this very holiday #ThursDIY.  Enjoy!

 Cathy Attix embroiders a beautiful sweater that is just J'adorable!  http://www.trinketsinbloom.com/embroidered-sweater-diy/

 Heather Mann features clever acorn place cards......Fall and fabulous!  http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2014/11/chalkboard-acorn-place-cards/

Margot Potter makes Naughty look Nice with her latest stamped metal project:  http://icanmakemetalstampedjewelry.com/diy-naughty-nice-earrings/

 Make gorgeous faux coral using twigs from your backyard with this easy tutorial:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFnZQesYUF4

Cathie Filian makes it snow with collage clay (it looks good enough to eat)  http://youtu.be/78z5erZ1j7A

Stephenie makes a beautiful drift wood wreath......Perfect for a beachy holiday:  http://mycraftyadventures.com/2014/11/18/driftwood-wreath-diy/

 Jader Bomb makes sequin ornaments to sparkle UP that tree!  http://ilovetocreateblog.blogspot.com/2014/11/how-to-make-sequin-ornaments.html

Love these mint green pine cones!  Dipped and delish.  Here's how:  http://www.uptodateinteriors.com/2014/11/pinecone-swag.html

Deck your halls with this fabulous funky Christmas tree by Aunt Peaches.  You've got to see the crazy stuff she puts on this tree.

  http://www.auntpeaches.com/2014/11/1788.html

Fruity Christmas Stockings from My Poppet!  Here's how:  

http://mypoppet.com.au/2014/11/diy-fruity-christmas-stockings-with-free-pattern.html

Faux Coral Centerpiece DIY (Tony Duquette Inspired)

I love the work of Tony Duquette, I always have.  He was an amazing designer who could create magic from absolutely nothing. Definitely look him up if you get the chance.  Today we're taking twigs from the backyard and creating faux coral centerpieces that are perfect for your next fancy dinner party.  When it's not in the center of your table, just put it on the fireplace mantle and enjoy it!

Now get outside and start gathering twigs.... This project is just plain fun.

Tony Duquette also loved malachite 

I decided to have a little absinthe while I was taking my photos (kidding)

Watch the video tutorial here!

YOU'LL NEED

Fish tank rocks

Seashells

Twigs

Large plastic lid

Americana Multi-Surface Satin Paint in Lipstick and Dark Scarlet

DecoArt Dazzling Metallics in Glorious Gold (great stuff, btw)

White glue

E-6000 Glue

Hot glue gun

Paintbrushes

Pearls (optional)

Score your lid with a sharp object like a craft knife

Hot glue your twigs to the base with a generous amount of glue to create your coral

Apply a generous amount of white glue to the twigs with a paintbrush

Sprinkle with fish tank rocks and let dry

Paint the coral with the Dark Scarlet and Lipstick

Using E-6000, glue seashells and pearls to the base of the coral

Paint any exposed lid with the Glorious Gold metallic paint

Beautiful!