Snowflakes and Tiaras

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Last week, Deborah and I watched with envy as the kids at the Festival of Trees and Wreaths sat at long tables and made snowflakes out of sparkly silver pipe cleaners and plastic beads. We both wanted to join in, but hadn't thought to borrow a child to get us admission to the craft table. That didn't stop Deborah though. Always resourceful and creative, she hit Hobby Lobby in Albuquerque this week, and last night we were at her dining room table, elbow deep in silver pipe cleaners and plastic pony beads.

The intention was to make snowflakes. Deborah had started before I got there, and had several fine flakes already finished. I made a couple, with pretty good results, and then the third one took off on its own, curving in an odd direction, and eventually taking shape as a... tiara. Wonderful! I love how this happens. I plan to do one thing, and then the plan changes as I go along. It happens here on my blog, in my studio with beads, and in most parts of my life. I've said it before--Make a plan, and plan to change it. 

After a while, we looked at the growing pile of sparkly stuff on the table, and wondered, What are we going to do with these? I suggested putting the snowflakes on an outdoor tree, and left everything I made there with Deborah. For me, it was not about having these things, it was about making them. As for the tiaras, they look marvelous on Deborah. I hope she'll wear them when she celebrates her birthday, and maybe in her studio later, to help keep those creative juices flowing.

Comments

  1. KralalienDecember 10, 2010 at 7:51 AM

    That looks great Kim! You two must have had so much fun!
    Hugs, Carolien

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  2. AnonymousDecember 10, 2010 at 9:35 AM

    Oooh so pretty. I always loved when my daughter was in grade school and I always brought the craft project and cupcakes! This looks like so much fun if I get to finish the muffler that I decided to make for my husband last night I'm going to make these too. Fun! Beth

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  3. Prettypics123December 10, 2010 at 10:25 AM

    You've got to admit Kim, it must be great to be among good friends again and have people you can drop in on and share in making pipe clearner tiaras!

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  4. Deborah Rael-BuckleyDecember 10, 2010 at 10:38 AM

    It really WAS fun and this morning I wore my purple pipe cleaner tiara to the coffee shop and I was treated to a brownie!!!! I am going to put the others in the pinon tree outside the dining room and maybe stick some seeds to them with peanut butter and lure remaining birds to my view.

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  5. Texan Zombie GoddessDecember 10, 2010 at 11:14 AM

    Very pretty! I need to make those with my youngest :).

    Have a warm and wonderful weekend!

    Penny \IiiI

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  6. AnonymousDecember 10, 2010 at 11:32 AM

    What a great time! Reminds me of making pipecleaner reindeer ornaments when I was a kid. Still have some that Grandma made - family treasures. Looks like you had a ball!
    Barb C.

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  7. MerikayDecember 10, 2010 at 11:35 AM

    Where is it written that a child has to be of a certain age to make glittery things!

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  8. PeggyRDecember 10, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    What sparkly fun!

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  9. PADecember 10, 2010 at 12:18 PM

    Just goes to show things don't have to be expensive to give a great deal of pleasure. And I know what you mean about the fun being in the "making" rather than the "having." Polly Anna

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  10. YvonneDecember 10, 2010 at 2:01 PM

    Ah, so glad to see that Kim always find a way to have such fun with innocent materials. Glad that the tiaras just happened along, too.

    Yvonne

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  11. AnonymousDecember 10, 2010 at 3:41 PM

    Thanks for the awesome idea I have always wanted a snowflake only Christmas tree, with snow flakes make of paper, beads, crocheted and now will add sparkly pipe cleaners ! Hooray for new ideas ! April

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  12. MoonRaeDecember 10, 2010 at 5:46 PM

    big smiles
    ~Sharon~

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  13. AnonymousDecember 10, 2010 at 6:15 PM

    Every girl needs sparkly things. Snowflakes and tiaras are perfect!! Sara in FL

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  14. windycindyDecember 10, 2010 at 6:43 PM

    The snowflakes are lovely and I can just
    imagine the glitter that you will be seeing
    for a very long time! The tiara is fabulous
    and would be great for girls night out...
    Thanks, Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  15. AnonymousDecember 10, 2010 at 8:47 PM

    Do I see a Vegas influence in that tiara? Maybe it could use a few feathers, too? Things like this break up a funk quickly. Thanks for sharing the fun. Norine

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  16. MJDecember 11, 2010 at 4:13 AM

    "Make a plan & then plan to change it." Oh so true, so true, so true!

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  17. Zoe NelsonDecember 11, 2010 at 4:54 AM

    It's always fun to make stuff. But more fun when you're spending time with a friend.

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  18. AnonymousDecember 13, 2010 at 8:41 AM

    Great idea, they turned out great. Suzie

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