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Yard Art — Glass Mushrooms

May 22, 2013 By Laura 12 Comments

So along with the clothing and purse score at the thrift store earlier this month, I also picked up some glassware.

Little crystal bowls and a few crystal candlesticks. I played around with them, helped by constant advice from my five-year old (“Mom. That does not look like a mushroom. No.”) When I finally got them the way I…er, he…liked them, I glue-gunned the tops on.

I wouldn’t use a glue gun on anything else going outside, but I figure in this case, the glue won’t actually be exposed to the elements, and it’s not supporting any weight — just keeping things in place.

Let’s pretend those are exotic and unusual plants you’ve never heard of, rather than weeds, yes?

Be careful about announcing happily that you spent your day making crystal mushrooms, though. People seem to misunderstand.

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Comments

  1. April Tuell says

    May 30, 2013 at 11:13 pm

    What a creative and fun craft project! It reminds me of something you would see in a fairy themed garden. Thanks so much for sharing at Saturday Spotlight.

    April
    Angels Homestead

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  2. Black Fox Homestead says

    May 29, 2013 at 11:50 pm

    These are darling! Thank you so much for sharing at the HomeAcre Hop! Hope to have you back again tomorrow:http://blackfoxhomestead.com/the-homeacre-hop

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  3. Shawna Williams says

    May 29, 2013 at 3:06 pm

    That is so pretty, I really like how simple it is, but elegant.

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  4. Kathy says

    May 27, 2013 at 9:11 pm

    Oh gosh I am green with envy. I saw this on pinterest months ago and naturally it is on my to do list. The mushrooms are great I see a thrift store in my near future. thanks for sharing, Kathy

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  5. ramblings of a not so average military wife and mom says

    May 24, 2013 at 10:21 pm

    Found you on seven alive, Love the “Be careful about announcing happily that you spent your day making crystal mushrooms, though. People seem to misunderstand” I literally laughed out loud! They came out cute great job! Following you!

    Reply
  6. Krystie says

    May 24, 2013 at 6:47 pm

    I would think these would be good for seed starters!

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    • Laura says

      May 24, 2013 at 7:54 pm

      Totally going to try that next year!

      Reply
  7. Erica says

    May 24, 2013 at 2:52 pm

    Great Idea! These look great.

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  8. Linda @ With A Blast says

    May 24, 2013 at 5:10 am

    This is a great idea and lovely! It must reflect sunlight beautifully 🙂

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    • Laura says

      May 24, 2013 at 7:54 pm

      They do! They look so cute tucked in my garden…

      Reply
  9. KathyB. says

    May 23, 2013 at 11:47 pm

    This is a good idea, especially if I make “crystal mushrooms” to protect young seedlings in my gardens. The dollar store is a great source of bargain glass bowls, as is the thrift store. Also, I might rid my pantry of unused clear glass bowls in such a good use !Thanks.

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    • Laura says

      May 24, 2013 at 7:53 pm

      I never thought of them for seedling protection — I love it!

      Reply

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