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Sunday, August 8, 2010

TOADSPOOLS

so...my newest obsession is baker's twine...it comes in so many yummy colors...that it's just so hard to say no!...lol...of course...wanted a cute way to display all my choices...you know...just a sneak peak of what's behind closed drawers...and that's how the idea for toadspools grew!...

 
how to make 'em?...well...you'll need 1" inch x 3/4" inch wooden spools and 1" inch split wooden balls...

 
paint the top to match your bakers twine...make sure to get the under side too!...then plop some white dots on there...i wanted a shiny finish...so i hit it with some glossy acrylic sealer...then used a craft glue dot to attach the top and bottom together...

 
there you go!...easy peasy and gnome-made!...these i whipped up for my basic colors...the ones for the brights are still a work in progress!...

****check out my linky party directory on the sidebar to see where i'm linking to this week!...

26 comments:

  1. - - Sheryl - -August 8, 2010 at 5:01 PM

    adorable!

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  2. Maureen ReissAugust 8, 2010 at 5:11 PM

    Super cute!!

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  3. Terry@ a quilting blogAugust 8, 2010 at 8:07 PM

    Just adorable!!! TFS

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  4. flowerdiscoAugust 8, 2010 at 8:18 PM

    awesome project with so many possibilities.

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  5. Doris T.August 8, 2010 at 8:41 PM

    What a cute idea - adorable!!!

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  6. ConnieAugust 8, 2010 at 9:34 PM

    So cute....thanks for sharing.

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  7. Crafty CarrieAugust 8, 2010 at 9:50 PM

    You always come up with the cutest ideas such an inspiration.

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  8. KristyAugust 8, 2010 at 10:11 PM

    What a cute idea! I just love mushroom crafts. I saw this project at craftomaniac's link party :)

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  9. DorianAugust 9, 2010 at 12:17 AM

    Visting from Craft-omania...LOVE this idea...would make cute kiddie crafts and even decor for room!
    Super cute.
    Hope you can stop by my lil' blog!!!

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  10. Sassy Sites!August 9, 2010 at 6:43 AM

    I gave you an award today at Sassy Sites! I love your blog!!

    http://sassysites.blogspot.com/2010/08/my-blog-award.html

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  11. KJ@letsgoflyakiteAugust 9, 2010 at 6:43 AM

    These are brilliant (found you link on Girl Creative and had to take a peak).

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  12. Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and DreamingAugust 9, 2010 at 11:20 AM

    Hello! These are simply adorable! Love them and the bakers twine too! I am featuring this today {stop by and grab a featured button if you like} Thanks so much for joining the Sunday Showcase - I greatly appreciate it! Hope you have a wonderful week. ~ Stephanie Lynn

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  13. Jenn EricksonAugust 9, 2010 at 12:12 PM

    Wow! Another fabulous project! You are so creative and original! I love bakers' twine too, and am a sucker for anything remotely gnomish ~ like toadstools! Where do you find your spools? Hopping by, again, from Something I Whipped Up at The Girl Creative. Best, Jenn/Rook No. 17

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  14. Mad in CraftsAugust 9, 2010 at 8:24 PM

    Thanks for linking up to the Mad Skills party this week!

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  15. Ohhh SnapAugust 10, 2010 at 11:22 AM

    Great display! I love toadspools lol!

    I have an award for you on my blog :D.

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  16. greenbeanAugust 10, 2010 at 9:03 PM

    here's where i got all the supplies...i made mine pretty tiny...but you can do up whatever size you want!...just make sure that the top hangs out a bit from the spool...

    http://www.craftparts.com/

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  17. UnknownAugust 11, 2010 at 8:54 AM

    so lovely. i can see why there's an obsession there...

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  18. Staci JAugust 11, 2010 at 4:29 PM

    Those are adorable! What a great way to fashionably store your accessories:)
    Visiting from justsewsassy.com
    Come by and visit my blog for a fun giveaway this week...
    http://justsewsassy.com/2010/08/10/tuesday-tutorial-anthro-inspired-headband/

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  19. CecilyAugust 11, 2010 at 10:39 PM

    Super cute toadspools! Adorable and easy - what's not to like?!

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  20. Emily {Frilly Details}August 13, 2010 at 9:44 AM

    Those are so stinkin' cute!! What a great idea!

    Stopping by from NFF :)

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  21. RachelAugust 13, 2010 at 9:51 PM

    Those are so cute!
    I have a glass jar full of wooden balls... wonder if my hubby would like to saw them in half for me!?!?!?
    Thanks for sharing!
    Rachel

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  22. Self SagacityAugust 14, 2010 at 1:29 AM

    Pretty awesome, painting is artistry and it changes things immediately. Painting is a wonderful gratification.

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  23. Cara@HomespunKitchenAugust 15, 2010 at 8:41 AM

    Adorable! Great job! Stop on over for a visit sometime!

    Cara

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  24. www.cricutcraftyclare.blogspot.comAugust 15, 2010 at 11:32 AM

    Hi, I just nominated your blog for the Trendy Blog award! Congratulations on so many followers! It is well deserved!
    Clare

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  25. BSeptember 1, 2010 at 4:24 PM

    Those are adorable! I just found your website today and am happy to be your newest follower! ~Billie Monster

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  26. BAILEYSeptember 6, 2010 at 9:27 AM

    These are adorable!!!!!! I featured them on my blog. Thanks for the inspiration.

    http://doehlerdays.blogspot.com/2010/09/toadspools.html

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