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Butterfly Branch Centerpiece

January 14, 2013  Spring | Uncategorized

December 21, 2012 marked the winter solstice.

The  shortest day of the year.

Eclectically Vintage

So I can bear the cold months ahead knowing every day gets a little bit lighter, brighter, longer and warmer.

While I’m anxiously awaiting summer and dreaming of sitting on my vintage glider beside my butterfly bush while sipping my famous margarita,

I’ll have this centerpiece to see me through the cold dreary months ahead.

 

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How to Make a Butterfly Branch Centerpiece

 

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1) Take a walk – find branch – lug it home

2) Give it a light coat of spray paint – I used white

3) Get a cute nest filled with eggs and a bag of moss from the dollar store

4) Break out your scrapbook paper stash and glue two pieces together (pretty sides facing out) with a glue stick

5) Fold paper in half and draw half of a butterfly

6) While paper is still folded, cut out butterfly

7) Glue or nestle the butterflies onto that branch you just lugged home

8) Scatter some moss around the branch if you feel like it

9) Daydream of long summer days and margaritas

(Total Cost = $2.  $1 for nest, $1 for moss and everything else I had on hand)

Eclectically Vintage

Eclectically Vintage

Here’s to the summer solstice – the longest day of the year will fall on June 21, 2013!

In the meantime, here’s to cute butterfly projects and using up my piles of scrapbook paper.

 

Check out all of My Projects here for more simple ideas.

 

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  1. [email protected] This Top That

    January 14, 2013 at 6:07 am

    your butterflies and Kariannes birds should hook up, they would make beautiful babies!

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  2. Heidi @ Decor & More

    January 14, 2013 at 6:48 am

    Looks like spring to me! Happy Monday, Kelly!
    xo Heidi

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  3. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog

    January 14, 2013 at 8:23 am

    Here’s to summer solstice is right! I think that’d be perfect on an Easter table!!

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  4. debbiedoos

    January 14, 2013 at 8:45 am

    Cute Kelly!

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  5. kim

    January 14, 2013 at 9:06 am

    Cute idea. Very warm here over the weekend.

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  6. Anne

    January 14, 2013 at 10:16 am

    I LOVE this Kelly! What a beautiful centerpiece!Now I need to find a branch! Have a great day!
    xx
    Anne

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  7. cassie

    January 14, 2013 at 10:17 am

    so cute! you are ready for winter to be over, huh?

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  8. [email protected]

    January 14, 2013 at 12:49 pm

    Super cute Kelly! We are over the hump. I’m loving a little longer day myself.

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  9. Ali

    January 14, 2013 at 12:53 pm

    Pretty!! I love it and am dreaming of Summer too! I have one of those nests tucked away for inspiration….I may just have to go take a walk 🙂

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  10. [email protected]

    January 14, 2013 at 1:15 pm

    Love this, the butterflies are so cheerful – I think I could use a few around here.

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  11. karen

    January 14, 2013 at 2:12 pm

    I have a little abandoned nest right outside my door. Easy to find branches. What a sweet idea! Thanks for sharing, looks like Spring is in the air now!

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  12. Thistle

    January 14, 2013 at 4:42 pm

    What a fun idea! I am so ready for longer days, too! The better light to photograph with….LOL!

    Happy day!
    karianne

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  13. Karen Cooper (@ Dogs Don't Eat Pizza)

    January 14, 2013 at 8:43 pm

    I love the butterflies! Spring is my favorite season, and this would be a nice reminder that it’s around the corner.

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  14. [email protected]

    January 14, 2013 at 9:52 pm

    You are always “branching out” with the cutest ideas!!…Great butterflies Kelly!!….

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  15. Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon

    January 15, 2013 at 10:23 pm

    This is so pretty kelly! it has been so warm here this week that I have spring on my mind and this is just perfect!

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  16. [email protected]

    January 15, 2013 at 10:29 pm

    What a great idea.. I look forward to seeing you at My Dream Canvas. I am visiting you from Tuesday Treasures. Thanks Anu!

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  17. Shari

    January 16, 2013 at 8:37 am

    That is very sweet. I’m sure it will hold you over. Our sunset yesterday was at 5:03 p.m. – the “latest” sunset of the year. It’s a sign!! 🙂

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  18. Cindy

    January 17, 2013 at 9:28 pm

    So sweet, love your butterflies!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  19. Johnnie

    January 21, 2013 at 9:22 am

    It is beautiful, Kelly! Can it be spring now, please?

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  20. Kelly @ View Along the Way

    January 21, 2013 at 8:42 pm

    I’m already doing step #9, so I feel like I pretty much accidentally already did this project. 🙂 It’s LOVELY. So happy and fresh!

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  21. Jill @ Create.Craft.Love.

    January 22, 2013 at 7:36 pm

    So cute! It’s the perfect reminder of spring to come! Pinning!

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