Happy New Year Greetings!  I wanted to share a little after Christmas fun before saying goodbye to 2024. It was inspired by many similar ideas posted on Pinterest and an experimental, kiln melted, bottle piece I was saving. Remember this awkward looking piece from a previous post? https://glassictouch.com/2023/10/01/recycled-bottle-kiln-play-diy/

Jute twine was used as a hanger, but wanting a thinner, natural looking string to hang my items with, I soaked white cotton string in coffee.

I found this project easier to do while the stick was hanging on a nail, but laying it on a flat surface would work as well.

After gathering a variety of pieces from my rusty/crafting stash, and sanding/staining an old stick that was approximately 21” long, bits and pieces were put together to tie on. 

Along with the melted bottle I used clear glass donuts, mini pinecones, star cookie cutter, stars, cinnamon ornaments that were made several years ago, small brown bottle, bells, dried orange slices, metal snowflakes cut from a rusty garland, and faux greenery.  The small pearl embellishment in the center of the glass donuts were made by gluing a pearl in a small opened up bell.

When finished, I put a drop of super glue on every knot for reinforcement.

I absolutely loved this project. So much fun! There’s never ending ways you can do it.  Can you imagine a big long one, maybe hanging over a couch at Christmas time? And think of all the seasonal themes; I’m already thinking hearts!  

Comment, like and share if you wish. I’ll be back with more in 2025!