Added to Kimba’s DIY Day!
Here’s a quick, easy, and cheap little arrangement I put together recently, using some black yardsale sticks that I picked up for $1. I have to admit, I’m really liking sticks these days and have started using them a lot in my decor. This is a $5 yardsale urn that I scored along the way in my yardsale journey and it keeps company with all the creamware. But, I decided it would be a great container for some sticks and feathers, since I saw a beautiful white ironstone container at a shop filled with sticks and feathers and loved the look.
Out came my bags of moss that I have stashed in my craft closet. This is a must-have to keep handy. And the best thing, it’s reusable, so I just recycle it to the next one.
You can see in the first pic, I added some foam to hold everything in place. Didn’t even glue it, just jammed it in the urn and it stays fine. Added the moss, no gluing, it stays in place just fine.
I began adding my black sticks one at a time until they were all arranged the way I liked them. I made sure that they were balanced all around with the height & the direction they were going .
I had picked up a dried bunch at Hobby Lobby on their last dried naturals sale for $2.00. Added those in too.
Then, I took my Hobby Lobby feathers than I bought on the 1/2 price sales along the way and just arranged those around the circle of the sticks.
I had 3 taller feather picks too, so I put those in.
And there you have it, a quick and easy arrangement. I moved out the pinecones and added this in its place on the console table.
Let’s see, I think there’s about $10-12 in this one (including the urn). Not too bad for a new look by using yardsale finds and recycled natural materials.
You are always so fabulously creative! Yet another inspiring post…
Your urn is wonderful…and I love your arrangement!
Nancy♥
Absolutely beautiful.
Ever since I saw the Nester do a similar arrangement in her black urn I have been craving for one too. And now that I have seen yours which is equally beautiful I want one even more. I got the urn, the sticks can come from my garden, but the feathers that give it that umph… impossible to get over here especially for that price. Oh how I wish for a hobbylobby or Michaels over here on the old continent.
Awel, I keep dreaming and enjoying yours!
Hi Rhoda,
It looks so pretty on your console table and such a nice urn for a super price! I'm also loving that sphere to the left of your arrangement. TFS! Sheila
This is just beautiful! You are so creative!
Jane
Awesome! I have something that I can do this too and I wondered what I should do with this thing!
Thanks for the inspiration!
BEAUTIFUL! I think the feathers just made it. soooo beautiful!
Such a simple, yet elegant arrangement. I might even be able to do that one. It really looks beautiful!! You always have the best ideas. Love & blessings from NC!
That looks amazing! It's so unique! I absolutely love it.
Oh, I love this! It's so pretty. Thank you for sharing how you put it all together. 🙂
I think it turned out beautifully! I love sticks, too. And urns. Great job!
I have that same little urn, I love the sticks and feathers in it! I really need to stock up on pheasant feathers, I love them!!!
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THanks, and keep up the good work.
Arlene
My Casa Bella
Very pretty!
Glenda
That is an outstanding arrangement.
Thanks for the step by step
I love your new arrangement! I adore anything with pheasant feathers in it.
Also, I haven't done it yet, but I plan to take your idea you mentioned before about painting some sticks red and making them look like "coral."
Trés cute!! 😉
I love it! I was looking at your pictures and thinking where I could put something like this. Thanks for sharing! If I make one I’ll link back to your blog. Hope you are having a wonderful Monday!
Rhoda, gorgeous! I couldn't come up with that idea, but thanks for showing me how to copy it. You make it easy! Linda