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Vintage Tin Jelly Mold Star Wreath

December 4, 2013 by Barb 28 Comments

Here’s the scoop on how I created this vintage tin jelly mold wreath!

Once again as I was browsing my favourite junque store, I came across a treasure! Sitting in a cupboard (I think it was hiding) sat this wonderful old tin jelly/cake mold and it was shaped like a star… a star, people! And what time of year is it?? and what could I possibly do with a star?? perhaps put it on a wreath?

vintage tin jelly mold wreath

After I got it home, it sat on the counter for a week as I pondered how I was going to make this thing work.

I thought about making a twiggy wreath, but it’s so darn cold here I couldn’t bear the thought of going out into the bush to gather branches, so I bought a fresh pine wreath instead.

To attach the star (mold), I made the quick executive decision to not bother even trying to hide the (kite) string that I used. It somehow seemed to fit.

Thinking hard about what would go with a kitcheny (kitschy) theme, I suddenly thought of all the vintage spoons I’d collected… I giggled the whole time while I was arranging them.

You see, a long time ago, I took a course in floral arrangement and I reminisced about all the effort our instructor had put into teaching us how to create pretty sprays. I wonder what she would think of this? I don’t think she had spoons in mind…

Vintage Tin Jelly Mold Wreath

I gave some poppy seed heads a very light spray of silver paint, and simply stuck them into the greenery.

Vintage Tin Jelly Mold Wreath

Vintage Tin Jelly Mold Wreath

It now has a place of honour on our front door.

Vintage Jelly Tin Mold Wreath

Ummm, yes, on this particular day we were under a “winter storm warning”, a “heavy snowfall warning”, and a “blizzard warning”. Our forecasters covered all the bases.

Vintage Tin Jelly Mold Wreath

Isn’t she lovely?

Vintage Tin Jelly Mold Wreath

I hope you are having a wonderful season, and are having as much fun as I am!

Thank you for stopping by!

 

Filed Under: DIY AND CRAFTS, HOME DECOR Tagged With: home decor, junk, junque, vintage, wreath

Comments

  1. Barbara Hurst says

    December 4, 2013 at 5:55 am

    Well I can tell you as a person who has a degree in floral design, yes that is right I do have a degree called AIFD which is American Institute of Floral Design. I have let my membership lapse as I have retired from working in the industry but the main part of being a floral designer is having fun and creating and create you did, and you laughed and had fun. It shows in your work so cute, so well thought out and just plain wonderful Barb.

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    • Barb says

      December 4, 2013 at 8:45 am

      Thank you, Barbara!

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  2. Kathy says

    December 4, 2013 at 8:08 am

    ADORE the use of the spoons! Making a mental note here, thanks! :)

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    • Barb says

      December 4, 2013 at 8:47 am

      Thank you, Kathy!

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  3. amy of four corners design says

    December 4, 2013 at 8:39 am

    absolutely fantastic! since I am such a metal maniac, I love the star with the spoons…and then those poppy heads…it all works wonderfully together…and your photography of it all is just stunning! I’d better get started on my front door wreath…time is ticking…

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    • Barb says

      December 4, 2013 at 8:46 am

      Thank you, Amy!

      Reply
  4. TexWisGirl says

    December 4, 2013 at 8:39 am

    that’s too cute! if it were spring, you’d have some wrens nesting in it in no time!

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    • Barb says

      December 4, 2013 at 8:46 am

      You are so right, TexWisGirl… only it would be robins… pooping all over the place…

      Reply
  5. Kathy Schroeder says

    December 4, 2013 at 8:44 am

    Love, Love your photographs!! You have helped me get into the Christmas decorating mood! You are such an inspiration!!

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    • Barb says

      December 4, 2013 at 2:42 pm

      Thank you, Kathy! :)

      Reply
  6. Jo-Anna says

    December 4, 2013 at 8:54 am

    This is GORGEOUS!! Your talent is never ending Mom!!

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    • Barb says

      December 4, 2013 at 9:05 am

      Thank you, Jo!
      xoxo

      Reply
  7. S. Etole says

    December 4, 2013 at 10:39 am

    That is just super creative. Turned out great.

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  8. Gail says

    December 4, 2013 at 10:55 am

    You are so creative!! I would never have thought to do this. The burlap is a nice touch, too.

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  9. Dotti says

    December 4, 2013 at 11:15 am

    Aren’t you the resourceful and clever one? It’s grand, Barb, just grand. I’d love to visit your junque store with you.

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  10. Virginia Fynes says

    December 4, 2013 at 11:20 am

    This is a super unique idea! LOVE it! I have tonnes of treasures like this that would be perfect, used as wreath decorations!

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  11. Viv says

    December 4, 2013 at 11:59 am

    How wonderful you are so talented Barb…

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  12. Roxi says

    December 4, 2013 at 2:47 pm

    oh! too cool! What an awesome find! It’s good to see you got a little decorating mojo going. Love the redesigned header.

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  13. lisa says

    December 4, 2013 at 5:22 pm

    This is lovely, Barb, and those spoons are a wonderful addition.

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  14. Peabea says

    December 6, 2013 at 6:56 am

    How fun and creative is that? Love it and the spoons are a definite add. I didn’t even really notice the kite string until your post mentioned it. I think it’s great. I’ve always loved finding things at garage sales/thrift stores that I can make my own unique creation. :)

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  15. jeanne stone says

    December 6, 2013 at 3:06 pm

    Totally love this use of the jello mold and love your wreath. The Christmas season is so much fun isn’t it. Also love your photos of this ! Great work

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  16. Julia - Vintage with Laces says

    December 6, 2013 at 11:31 pm

    Gorgeous! I just LOVE your wreath, Barb.
    Have a happy weekend!

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  17. Nina says

    December 8, 2013 at 1:52 pm

    Your wreath is so pretty and unique, Barb! I absolutely love it!
    I’ll send a lon to your post right away to my mom, she is also very creative and would surely be inspired …
    Thank you for sharing your beautiful art!

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  18. Beverly says

    December 13, 2013 at 6:45 am

    Barb what a gorgeous creation, and so impressive with the antique tin and silver theme. It looks just perfect on your door!

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  19. Liz L says

    December 13, 2013 at 5:10 pm

    I am in LOVE with this wreath! Great idea!

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  20. Virginia says

    December 15, 2013 at 12:49 pm

    I love your wreath! Saw you featured over at Momnivore’s Delimma.

    Reply

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