2.01.2010

Mossing It Up

I've been adding moss to stuff lately. Well, not just lately, but more than usual lately. Make sense? :)

Our last name starts with a "G." (I found this one at Hobby Lobby.) Add a little floral moss from W*lMart...

It hangs over my kitchen sink now...but please excuse my photo! I couldn't get a clear shot unless I closed the blinds, and then of course the lighting looks sad and ugly, but you get the idea.
I also had this little urn that I picked up at Goodwill for $3.

One of those little Styrofoam balls was the perfect size for the top.

Isn't everything (in decorating, anyway!) better with moss?


29 comments:

Anonymous said...

I really like your goodwill urn! Great find.

Your "g" turned out cute! I love monograms!!!

misty w. said...

Girl....those are both such pretty ideas! Thanks for sharing them!

Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on Top said...

This is cute moss. Unlike the moss growing on top of my garage which totally creeps me out. haha Two very cute projects! I have a bag of moss that I've had for almost a year and haven't done a thing with.

Anne said...

ooooo... if I just hadn't recently given the old HobLob gilded letter a make-over with some paint, I would TOTALLY do this! So cute!!!

duchess said...

Cute projects. I already have one of those hobby lobby letters - maybe I'll moss mine up too.
Thanks for the ideas.

Jessica said...

I couldn't be this crafty for the LIFE of me and YOU pick up MOSS and make something look like it's worth $100! You're amazing!

Half Gaelic, Half Garlic! said...

Love the "G".....it looks perfect hanging in your window!! I would have never thought to do that.......which is why I love your blog so much.....you always share the most brilliant things with us:)

have a wonderful week!

xo,

Lisa

Jessi @ Yankee Belle Home said...

Ohhhh! I adore that G covered in moss. I must do this! I have some moss projects on my to-to list, but that letter covered one just got moved to the top. Thanks!

Ruby Red Slippers said...

Both of these projects are something I REALLY want to do this spring!!!
Glue gun: Check!
Last name Letter:Check!
Moss??? CHECK!!!
I am good to go...
I will head to Salvation Army to look for a great urn-you, and a neighbor have such good fortune when you go-I am hoping I will too!

Marci @All Things Wonderful said...

Love your "G". I love moss!

Cheryl @ a pretty cool life. said...

Looks great. I made the same mossy monogram from Hobby Lobby a few months ago...still love it.

http://www.aprettycoollife.com/2009/10/mossy-monogram-wreath.html

Six in One Hand said...

Get your moss on!!!
That letter is perfect.


I might have to steal, I mean borrow, this idea. :)

Mama Sue said...

I love moss! I especially love the monogram. Thanks for all of your inspirational ideas!

Carry Grace said...

Great finds. The moss is definitely working for you.

Jboo said...

So very cute!! Love it! I tried something with moss once and it got everywhere! Yours looks fabulous!

Janet

extreme personal measures said...

I love the G! I must make one of these!

Lori Allberry said...

Carrie - you are so incredibly talented!

You go Moss Girl! Everything looks FABULOUS!

♥Lori

frillsfluffandtrucks said...

Love them! I've been wanting to do that with some urns I have--I think I'll do it for after Valentine's Day. I'd love to get some of my milk glass out of storage and out on display. :)

~ Sarah

Kristen said...

I love the G! I always see those letters and want to do something for our name but the "O"'s always end up looking like a plain old wreath!

Darlene said...

Both of your projects look great! I might have to try using some of that moss!

Tiffany said...

Both projects look great! Love it! I need to invest in some moss! Thanks for sharing!

Unknown said...

Yes, everything IS better with moss! I love it too, and it's so much easier to have around that REAL plants! :)

Jessi @ Yankee Belle Home said...

I made my moss covered letter tonight and posted it, along with links to your blog, here:
http://yankeebellehome.blogspot.com/2010/02/moss-monograms.html
Thanks again for a great idea!

Prissy Southern Prep said...

Great idea for the "G" - I saw those at Hobby Lobby as well.

Jennifer {Studio JRU} said...

Love, love, love the G! Great idea!!

Unknown said...

So funny if you sent your kiddos to school draped in moss! Just kidding. Love it too! great idea with the "G".
Jen

Lisa & Gerald said...

Beautiful...

Amber said...

The "G" turned out really cute. I feel like moss is a perfect way to green up, especially for spring. I have the "L" that I got from Hobby Lobby that I spray painted silver and added to the shelves in our dining area.

Southern Fried Gal said...

You had me at MOSS! I'm so addicted to moss and ferns. Cute projects!