Creating Myself: Trim a Tree Thursday

My name is Camille

You Are Original and Innovative

You are very open. You communicate well, and you connect with other people easily.
You are a naturally creative person. Ideas just flow from your mind.
A true chameleon, you are many things at different points in your life. You are very adaptable.

You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection.
You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive.
You have the classic "Type A" personality.

You are confident, self assured, and capable. You are not easily intimidated.
You master any and all skills easily. You don't have to work hard for what you want.
You make your life out to be exactly how you want it. And you'll knock down anyone who gets in your way!

You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It's easy to get you excited... which can be a good or bad thing.
You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don't stick with any one thing for very long.
You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start.

You are relaxed, chill, and very likely to go with the flow.
You are light hearted and accepting. You don't get worked up easily.
Well adjusted and incredibly happy, many people wonder what your secret to life is.

You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone.
You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together.
At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together.

What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

Hello & welcome to another Trim a Tree Thursday! I'm trimming a different kind of tree today. Brush trees!

Here they are in their "before" state. I tried bleaching some brush trees a couple of weeks ago but even though, I left them in the bleach overnight, it had no effect. So I spray-painted, flocked & glittered those. Then I bought some more @ Big Lots & realized that they were made out of 2 different materials. The trees that wouldn't bleach (& they had those @ Big Lots also) were stiffer & more like plastic. These are a softer, brushier material.

After soaking in bleach water overnight.

After rolling in white paint.

And after being "trimmed".

Several years ago, I bought a few strands of vintage glass bead garland. The lot came w/ one unstrung set & I planned on re-stringing them but never got around to it. So I used those beads as ornaments on my made-over trees. Sometimes being a procrastinator pays off!

I bought another package to do as Karla suggested & bleach & dye some for Easter.

Be sure & stop by Brett's to see all the other entrants in today's Trim a Tree Thursday. And also, please read my previous post & say a prayer for Noah.

16 comments:

Anonymous said...: Wonderful idea! Beautiful trees!; December 18, 2008 at 6:50 AM
Unknown said...: Hey that is a good idea!

~Liz; December 18, 2008 at 7:10 AM
Shelby said...: Beautiful Vinty, just plain beautiful!; December 18, 2008 at 8:19 AM
Cindy@Cutepinkstuff said...: Oh my, how innovative! I bought some green bottle brush trees yesterday and I never thought to bleach and roll them! I must go to Big Lots!; December 18, 2008 at 8:35 AM
Anonymous said...: Look at that! Very fun. They really look great!!; December 18, 2008 at 8:46 AM
Knitty said...: So some bottle brush trees are brushier than others? LOL Do you think a teacher is grimacing somewhere? ;)

Continued T&Ps for Noah.; December 18, 2008 at 8:52 AM
philben5 said...: I love your title as professional grandma. My mom will enjoy that. thank you so much for the tutorial on brush trees and thanks for stopping by my blog.
Blessings and Merry Christmas!
Roxanne; December 18, 2008 at 10:17 AM
Terrie's Lil' Piece of Serenity said...: I love your beautiful new... white trees. What a great idea!!; December 18, 2008 at 10:39 AM
Melissa Miller said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; December 18, 2008 at 1:24 PM
Melissa Miller said...: Hi Cami,

What a delightful and charming presentation.

This is very creative. Thanks for inspiring us all.

~Warmly, Melissa :); December 18, 2008 at 1:26 PM
Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME said...: So cute of an idea. I wish I had a bigger house!!!; December 18, 2008 at 7:00 PM
Unknown said...: CUTE brush trees! Love what you did to them. And I noticed your Santa Mug collection. My mother had about 5 or 6 that she always put in the kitchen window sill with springs of Christmas tree branches and tiny red berried. Your mugs brought back a lot of sweet memories. Thanks! Have a blessed holiday!; December 18, 2008 at 7:18 PM
Anonymous said...: The bleached trees are lovely. Big Lots has lots of bargains.
Christmas hugs,
Charlotte; December 18, 2008 at 8:30 PM
Ballerina Girl said...: how beautiful are these trees? I love them!
thanks for stopping by my blog...I hope to see you there again :)
BG; December 19, 2008 at 5:59 AM
Megan said...: I love this idea! I'll have to find me some trees after Christmas and give this a try. I love the easter color idea. So smart!; December 19, 2008 at 7:41 AM
Kathleen Ellis said...: WOW! I didn't know you could bleach the brush trees! They look awesome! I like the vintage garland beads, too!
Thanks for stopping by...the feathers on the top of the tree are actually feather picks that my husband found at a craft store!
Merry Christmas!; December 19, 2008 at 4:00 PM