Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Vintage Lace Christmas Tree

Are you ready for another Christmas tree project?  I think this is my third tree related post in the last couple of weeks, but I didn't want another season to go by without creating at least one of these.

You know I love using what I already have in my stash, so I gathered up the ingredients
 and started gluing.

It all started with a tomato/vegetable cage I found a few months ago and a box of vintage lace my sister-in-law was about to donate.  It didn't take much to convince her to donate it to me!

I covered the wire cage with muslin to make it easier to glue on the lace.  Hmm, I see a
 teepee here.  

The tarnished silver compote makes a perfect tree stand.

A dab of Tacky glue every inch or so along the top edge of each piece of lace holds it all in place.


An antique cut steel brooch was used as the tree topper; I just poked the pin directly
through the top.

I could have used a Styrofoam cone as the base, but I didn't have one, and.....
it wouldn't be able to glow like this.

With the help of one of these little battery operated LED lights my lace Christmas tree
 glows in the dark. 

I didn't get a picture of it in total darkness, but it makes a beautiful night light for guests
 during the holiday season.



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Sharing my vintage lace Christmas tree with:
Fishtail Cottage for Creating Christmas
Cozy Little House for Tweak It Tuesday
Common Ground for Be Inspired
My Repurposed Life for Catch as Catch Can
My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday
A Delightsome Life for Home and Garden Thursday

Posted by Labels: antique lace, Christmas tree, lace Christmas tree, LED lights, night light, trash to treasure, vintage lace

41 comments:

  1. Cozy Little HouseDecember 11, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    Oh, so beautiful! And the light shining through makes it even more so.
    Brenda

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  2. Bella RoseDecember 11, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    Hi Betzzz,
    This is gorgeous! Love it!
    You are so creative!
    With love,
    Iltzzzz

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  3. Sherry@Back2VintageDecember 11, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    Your lacy creation is lovely, Betsy! The "lighting of the Christmas tree" is the perfect touch!!!

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  4. PamDecember 11, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    Love the tree and it will be such a lovely night light in the guest room. Great use of the battery candle. I'm using them on my tablescape this year. Much safer than real candles.

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  5. Charm Bracelet Diva {at Home}December 11, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    You are too much! I've never seen this done before, but you can be sure I'll recreate it. I love it when all the components of a project just come together like this one. Perfect!

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  6. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEDecember 11, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    Oh I love it....and I love that you can put the battery candle inside....adorable!

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  7. JunkchiccottageDecember 11, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    Betsy,
    You are so creative and inspire me always. Love this and love that it lights up. Too pretty.
    Kris

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  8. PeggyDecember 11, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    Oh I love how each vintage piece was placed together to create something so pretty. The tealight (don't you just love the battery operated candles?!) adds the perfect glow.

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  9. Tuula McPheeDecember 11, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    Your tree is absolutely gorgeous Betsy! Love that it can be lit with an LED candle. Just fabulous!

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  10. Art and SandDecember 11, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    A beautiful tree and I love the little runner it is sitting on. I wish my sister could remember where she put my mothers' beautiful crocheted tablecloths.

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  11. KathyDecember 11, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    Oh Betsy! Oh! This is wonderful and might be just the thing to use some very antique laces my MIL gave me. I bet I could pin the pieces on with corsage pins and not have to put glue on the old lace. Did you sew or glue the muslin cover?
    I think I see another weekend of no housework getting done....

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  12. DianeDecember 11, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    I love your sweet tree. It's so pretty and lacy, love the candle glow!

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  13. A Paris FleaDecember 11, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    Soooo cute~~~I'm going to try to do this project with my granddaughters, perfect lighted tree for there rooms!

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  14. KellyDecember 11, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    We have been iced in, here in the dallas ft worth area for the last 4 days. I have spent this time going thru almost your entire blog(still have 2010 to read). I don't know how I found this blog but so glad I did. I have been selling at open air markets for the past year and half. I started with painted furniture and am slowly moving into other items. I found your guest post about what sells and what doesn't very informative. Because I have looked at so many of your post I don't remember where to find it. Can you please direct me? I also noticed that it was not an on going post, can you please contribute to it again as everything changes so quickly.
    Thanks,
    Kelly

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  15. augcottDecember 11, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    How creative and clever!!!!
    Thanks for sharing!

    diane @ aug's blog

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  16. Rosemary@villabarnesDecember 11, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    Quite cute, and, perfectly Betsy.

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  17. Michelle L.December 11, 2013 at 2:30 PM

    Oh how perfect! I love how it looks up on the stand, and the brooch, and the light...ah, heck, I give up, I just love the whole shebang.

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  18. Glenda/MidSouthDecember 11, 2013 at 2:58 PM

    So Pretty! The light under it is the perfect touch.

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  19. Marsha @ Tattered ChickDecember 11, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    Just lovely, Betsy!!!! And the lace YUMMY!!!

    xoxo

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  20. Loretta ThomasDecember 11, 2013 at 3:58 PM

    Love it Betsy! XX

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  21. NanaDianaDecember 11, 2013 at 4:58 PM

    I love it, Betsy. What a great use of materials you had on hand. Perfect and so pretty with the tea light under it- xo Diana

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  22. Linda @ A La CarteDecember 11, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    Betsy this is so pretty. I love the soft colors of the lace and the tea light makes it glow! Love it!

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  23. The Polka Dot ClosetDecember 11, 2013 at 8:36 PM

    That is perfect, love the lace and the little light....Well...OOhhhs and Ahhhs from me!!

    Carol

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  24. cynthia lee designsDecember 11, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    Love the little tree...it's beautiful!!
    ~Cindy

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  25. Julia - "Vintage with Laces"December 11, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    Hi Betsy, Your lace tree is beautiful and I love that it glows in the dark. Great idea!
    Have a happy weekend!
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  26. Beatrice EuphemieDecember 11, 2013 at 10:29 PM

    So very pretty! The antique brooch just makes it perfect! xo Karen

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  27. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmDecember 12, 2013 at 5:35 AM

    Love this Betsy! It's beautiful all lit up :)

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  28. MaureenDecember 12, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    Oh My Gosh! Betsy! I remember when you bought that tomato cage; what an incredibly beautiful tree you created with it!!! Wow, and all lit up; it is just so lovely. What a wonderful project.

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  29. Lady PamelaDecember 12, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    Very sweet.
    *Smiles*

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  30. IprefervintageDecember 12, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    Good idea with so many possibilities. Tomato cages are cheap and come in so many sizes. You could make a lot of great displays with those things.

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  31. DonnaDecember 12, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    Love it! And the glowing idea gave me a giggle! Great project.

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  32. Ivy and ElephantsDecember 12, 2013 at 6:30 PM

    This is so adorable! I love that it glows, what a wonderfully creative idea.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  33. Connie MercerDecember 12, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    love antique lace, the more stained it is , the more I love it. Nice re-purpose turned out " one of a kind" tree!! Gorgeous!!!

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  34. KarenDecember 13, 2013 at 4:46 PM

    Just beautiful, a really great use of the tomato cage and that gorgeous lace. I love the glow too.

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  35. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo ShoesDecember 13, 2013 at 7:04 PM

    That is so pretty! I've never seen anything like it, and the fact that it glows makes it even more special! Love it.

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  36. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesDecember 14, 2013 at 9:51 PM

    SO pretty, Betsy...and such a great idea to let it glow...

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  37. must love junkDecember 15, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    Betsy, once again, you've created something so unique and fun! I love the soft glow inside!
    Susan

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  38. CreateologyDecember 16, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    Lacilious Christmas tree you have created. Love all the steps you have shown. Perfect with the vintage brooch and tea light to make it glow. Merry Christmas Bliss...

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  39. ~Lavender Dreamer~December 17, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    I loved your idea....I loved the vintage lace...and then I was it LIT UP! WOWZA! It's gorgeous! What a surprise. You are so creative my friend!

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  40. Kathy A Delightsome LifeDecember 18, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    This is absolutely stunning and creative! I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
    kathy

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  41. TrishaDecember 21, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    Betsy this is a great post, thanks for sharing these great ideas. Have a wonderful Christmas.

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