The star chain came in a rusted brown finish (they're metal). But I don't decorate with browns, so it didn't match my decor. I painted it a creamy white and mod podged scrapbook paper to each separate point. It took me forever to get 2 templates (one for each size star). I had to make several of them before I got it right. I left space between each paper and the edges so that the paint would show through.
Once I got the top coat on it, I added ribbon to the ends to secure it to the mantle.
What a neat idea! It turned out great!
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I really like your creative way of decorating your metal star garland. I absolutely love garlands and this one in red, white and blue scrapbook paper is so snazzy!
ReplyDeleteWhere did you get the star garland? I don't think I've ever seen them before.....It was metal?
ReplyDeletePyxierose...I found the star garland at Ben Franklin (but it was 2+ years ago) so I'm not sure if they would still have it if you have a Ben Franklin by you.
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