I found a small clear glass insulator at a garage sale this weekend for $1. I just happened to have a stand that it fit into perfectly. I had an old key and I painted it black. I got the idea to tie twine around it and add the key from Regan at A Day In the Life Of . She just finished a table project you can see here and decorated it with an awesome jar with a key on it. Anyway, it definitely helped my insulator take on a look I can love.
I have had this key forever. Who would have ever known they would be so popular in the decorating world.
I love old things. I have it displayed next to an old clock my husband’s step mother gave to me.
Quick inexpensive easy projects that turn out great are the best. Love them. I hope you like it too.
OMGosh...this is such a COOL idea! Hope you have a FUN week:)
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Linda
I’m having a GIVEAWAY…come by and check it out…I think you will like it!
Very cute and clever!
ReplyDeleteTracy, Regan sent me over this way, and I'm so glad that she did. I really love your blog and I've signed up to follow you. I would like to invite you to do the same. I also have a party on Wednesday called the Boardwalk Bragfest. I would love for you to participate. You can link anythig to the party that you would like to "brag" about -- all inhibitions are put aside on that day. It's a lot of fun and I hope you join in. You have a lot of things I see here that you could brag about!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great decoration! I really like the look of that!
ReplyDeleteSuper combination. I especially like the old key. Looks great.
ReplyDeleteLove this project...looks great!
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xojanis
oh i need a stand like that! i have a few aqua insulators and just no place to put them. but i know one day i will find a good use. love your project!
ReplyDeleteI agree...old objects have so much history and meaning that it's nice when we can incorporate them in our everyday lives.
ReplyDeleteHi Tracy! I love this! RE: your comment about how I was doing the diamond pattern on my table: I was going to buy a stencil but the cheapest I could find was $17 at Hobby Lobby and I decided I could wing it instead of using that! I determined what size diamond would repeat pretty evenly across the table. After that, I created a diamond shape using good ol' MS Word and printed it out in red. I then took the paper and taped it to a piece of posterboard, then cut out the diamond shape using a straight edged razor. I tried doing this with two at a time, but there were smears at the points. So, it's slow going with one at a time, but that's what I am doing! The ones that are closest to the design in the center, I am freehanding and using a ruler to be sure they are straight. I probably should have shelled out the $17 in the end! Haha! But I wanted it to be a thrifty project.
ReplyDeleteI used a plate as my circle shape.
I think this is a fabulous idea...I've got a small collection of insulators that I've been tossing around ideas for. Hmmm....
ReplyDeleteTracy, you had me at the key.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting-- I cut the stencils on cardstock with my pazzle. I am totally serious when I say that if you need something cut, you let me know. I'll mail it to ya.
Tracy, That is so pretty and I love the key that you added. Great job, you have the neatest ideas.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Vicky
I too love old things -- including insulators!! Love what you did with that one!!
ReplyDeleteVery cool! I love the twine you used to tie the key on with!
ReplyDeleteCute! Love the twine and the black key... looks great. Thanks for sharing it with us a the POPP.
ReplyDeleteI looove your little insulator, it turned out adorable, I use keys on things too, they're such a fun momento from bygone days! Debbie @
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Your display is lovely! I remember seeing some of those insulators in my garage and had to ask my hubby what the heck they were! Very creative idea!
ReplyDeleteJeanine
Very clever! I will now turn them upside down!!!
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Sparkly Hugs,
Tobi and the Pixies!
Great little marriage there, the key is a perfect addition! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great! I love the key!
ReplyDeleteI love how that turned out Tracy, such simple materials but so effective!
ReplyDeleteNice name by the way!!
Tracey
PS. Just signed up as a follower:-)
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simple and yet turned out great project
ReplyDeleteThis is by far the most absolute, wonderful, unique and creative ideas I've seen today.
ReplyDeleteMy New Doll -my Show n Tell. I would really enjoy your company if you can drop by to visit me. Hope you're having a terrific Friday!!!
Hey, it looks great!!! I am going to pick up a few insulators next time I see them, I never thought of them as a candle holder! So sweet!
ReplyDeleteTHanks for the shoutout!!
Tracy, this is WONDERFUL!!
ReplyDeleteI never would have thought to do that! I love keys...I could put them on everything! Looks great! Thanks for sharing at ANYTHING RELATED! Hope to see you again next week!
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Great idea! In the early 1980's my brother-in-law worked for a power and light company. They were changing out all the old insulators (blue ones) and he had a ton of them they were throwing away. He tried to give me some but in that day I thought he was crazy...what would I want them? Now I wish I took a dozen...of well.
ReplyDeleteI have a love of old things too! This looks great and I love it in the stand - perfect match! Glad I stopped by {new follower}
ReplyDeleteHi, Tracy! I love this project! I have lots of old insulators, too!
ReplyDeleteAMAZing. I love all the textures.
ReplyDeleteThat is soooooo adorable. I love it.
I signed up to follow you and hope you will come do the same.
Cheri
I do love them! I have so many insulators. My late grandfather and I used to collect them together, now I have a million, and have been trying to find a creative, and beautiful way to display them, and here it is! Thank you so much for sharing!
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