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an archived personal and craft blog from Elise Blaha Cripe.

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I have had this project in my head since last Christmas season and am happy I was finally able to execute it. While I wanted for my paint at Home Depot last week, I picked up a cheap ($6) piece of wood that was 4 feet by 12 inches. I had them cut it down into four 12x12s. Then I brought it home, stained it up (and did a downright terrible job on the staining – I think my stain needed to be shook) hammered in five nails and wrapped red and white bakers twine in a star shape.

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They don't look so excellent on the floor, but I can't wait to decorate with them in the new place. I am going to add little hangers to the back so they'll stay on the wall (just like in this project).

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Seriously, so simple. Hopefully this is one of many holiday DIYs. I have a few ideas I hope to try as soon as I get unpacked!

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26projectslogo This is project 16 of 26.

I am attempting to tackle 26 personal craft projects before I turn 27 on 02.22.12. You can follow my progress here on the blog or on pinterest.

See project 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15.

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17 responses to “project 16 of 26 / holiday stars.”

  1. Heather Avatar

    so simple and so cute! Thanks, E!

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  2. Jenn Avatar

    stir the stain… not shake… the stuff can settle to the bottom of the can sometimes. such a cute idea, i love the bakers twine that you used. the red and white give it a holiday-ish look, yet still could be out for the rest of the year

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  3. Chelsea Avatar

    I absolutely LOVE these!

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  4. Louisa Avatar

    How cool! I really love them!

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  5. Cecilia Madden Avatar

    great project! I love the idea of rotating seasonal art on the walls.

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  6. Norine Avatar

    Seriously, this is great. You have inspired me!

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  7. JC Avatar
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    So very awesome!

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  8. Michelle e Avatar

    LOOOOOVE this!! I’m so going to do this ASAP.

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  9. elise blaha Avatar

    YES! I should have stirred – it was super gloppy at the bottom. Thank you. 🙂

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  10. Elisha Avatar

    I have been seeing a few of these string & nail art around. I love em!

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  11. Jaime Evans Avatar

    I’m such a sucker for anything with stars on it. I LOVE your project!

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  12. Hannah Clare Avatar

    Love this. And your “downright terrible” staining actually looks pretty cute!

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  13. northcarmen Avatar

    I like your project — this one and the whole idea of 26 projects in a year. 🙂 And you have the same birthday as my daughter — you’re just 25 years apart. 😉
    Carmen.

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    Sarah W

    These are so cool!

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  15. Courtney Avatar

    I LOVE this! Such a cool idea girl. Your blog is adorable. So glad I found it!

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  16. courtney Avatar

    so pretty! i love this idea.

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