tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578314335076145571.post4321403192305702215..comments2023-11-07T03:27:34.064-05:00Comments on Inspiration Cafe IC: Junkin' Jewels Series - Donna from Distressed Donna Down Home!Mary Neumannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04267893137269233951noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578314335076145571.post-33693699018037169522013-09-19T23:36:25.772-04:002013-09-19T23:36:25.772-04:00Debbie,
Thank you so much for having the enduranc...Debbie, <br />Thank you so much for having the endurance to soldier through and finish the post. You deserve six stars and a few mosquitoes thrown in for good measure.<br /><br />DonnaDonna Wilkeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12985036983888082763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578314335076145571.post-74903211771459271312013-09-18T16:06:15.799-04:002013-09-18T16:06:15.799-04:00I'm sitting here laughing so much, it's ha...I'm sitting here laughing so much, it's hard to type! Six stars...and mosquitoes...crafty mosquitoes, or ones that want to be used in crafts...or you want to use. And yes, I read every word of the whole post. So do I get six stars, more specifically, your six stars? ;)<br />What a great post, Donna! And what fabulous stars!! The decorations you used are perfect, I love them!<br />Debbie :)Debbie @DewdropGableshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10747405747361970506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578314335076145571.post-45597577801751843962013-09-16T23:45:35.890-04:002013-09-16T23:45:35.890-04:00Oh, gosh, taking those crates apart would make gre...Oh, gosh, taking those crates apart would make great stars. I have used old wooden shutter slats, too. Adornment Donna - that may be my name for awhile :>)Donna Wilkeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12985036983888082763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578314335076145571.post-17200777739154584582013-09-16T17:54:43.399-04:002013-09-16T17:54:43.399-04:00These are fab, loving all the adornments - it'...These are fab, loving all the adornments - it's got me thinking about Christmas and all the old veg crates I've been collecting from work. Thanks for the inspiration.fiona andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00413757450464594746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578314335076145571.post-13274933413201847082013-09-15T19:20:32.718-04:002013-09-15T19:20:32.718-04:00We will have to get together and show off our Chri...We will have to get together and show off our Christmas stars!<br /><br />DonnaDonna Wilkeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12985036983888082763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578314335076145571.post-57970336276392948642013-09-15T19:19:46.150-04:002013-09-15T19:19:46.150-04:00I can only imagine how creatively you could decora...I can only imagine how creatively you could decorate one of these stars. Thank you for the nice comment.<br /><br />DonnaDonna Wilkeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12985036983888082763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578314335076145571.post-86934568890204291502013-09-15T19:18:42.253-04:002013-09-15T19:18:42.253-04:00I thought of a verse about the Christmas star woul...I thought of a verse about the Christmas star would look nice written on one. I have several smashed in a jar in the craft stash waiting for inspiration of just how to effectively to use mosquitoes in art pieces!<br /><br />Donna Donna Wilkeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12985036983888082763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578314335076145571.post-75496720214565877112013-09-14T04:02:29.764-04:002013-09-14T04:02:29.764-04:00Oooh Donna - I love these...I'm gonna need to ...Oooh Donna - I love these...I'm gonna need to make one for Christmas too! Love LOVE!!!!Natalie @ NorthShore Dayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387781143070916408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578314335076145571.post-66502608489943134732013-09-13T08:12:48.531-04:002013-09-13T08:12:48.531-04:00Okay! I love these! I will definitely have to make...Okay! I love these! I will definitely have to make me one or 2 or more! Very inspired!Sherry @ Thrift My Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03126667650511334740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578314335076145571.post-80574582711920318352013-09-12T21:14:16.174-04:002013-09-12T21:14:16.174-04:00I'm going to do one of these for Christmas, pe...I'm going to do one of these for Christmas, perfect Donna. If you find a way to incorporate the mozzies let me know they'll be here soon :(Mel@Mellywood's Mansionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07636427820882725798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578314335076145571.post-66997627745311546112013-09-12T20:10:05.905-04:002013-09-12T20:10:05.905-04:00Why thank you, Great Craft Mistress, I do apprecia...Why thank you, Great Craft Mistress, I do appreciate the chance to show off as you well know! I can't wait to see what the other ladies have transformed.Donna Wilkeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12985036983888082763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578314335076145571.post-88793886245123293512013-09-12T20:08:41.843-04:002013-09-12T20:08:41.843-04:00Tara,
Thank you! They are very simple to make as ...Tara,<br />Thank you! They are very simple to make as long as you are patient enough for glue to dry!<br /><br />DonnaDonna Wilkeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12985036983888082763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578314335076145571.post-45405607648769743792013-09-12T20:07:35.769-04:002013-09-12T20:07:35.769-04:00I am seeing one in my front window for Christmas! ...I am seeing one in my front window for Christmas! And maybe some smaller ones around the Christmas tree. I'm just seeing stars everywhere.<br /><br />Thank you, Maureen!<br /><br />DonnaDonna Wilkeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12985036983888082763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578314335076145571.post-86936663604717750822013-09-12T20:06:02.646-04:002013-09-12T20:06:02.646-04:00All it took for me to get moving was for Chuck to ...All it took for me to get moving was for Chuck to say he was throwing out the strips! He does deserve credit for cutting out the strips one at a time so I could make them come out even.<br /><br />Thank you, Audrey!<br /><br />DonnaDonna Wilkeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12985036983888082763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578314335076145571.post-55562514859920687492013-09-12T17:18:11.597-04:002013-09-12T17:18:11.597-04:00What a glorious post and an awesome way to kick of...What a glorious post and an awesome way to kick off the series! Love those stars girl!Danni@SiloHillFarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13220897952708626415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578314335076145571.post-53600503501864809032013-09-12T10:19:48.112-04:002013-09-12T10:19:48.112-04:00What a cool idea! I love how simple, but beautiful...What a cool idea! I love how simple, but beautiful, these stars are! Tara @ Suburblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759214409373625855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578314335076145571.post-58188015738356700472013-09-11T22:01:58.523-04:002013-09-11T22:01:58.523-04:00I'm seeing three of these beauties on my porch...I'm seeing three of these beauties on my porch for Christmas! Tons of inspiration and I'm pinning. Thanks, oh Goddess of Junk.Maureen Wyatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03717877610585066150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578314335076145571.post-89389067962763765342013-09-11T21:52:40.634-04:002013-09-11T21:52:40.634-04:00Who would have guessed you would love that turquoi...Who would have guessed you would love that turquoise star? I am hoping to find some more of the rusty star garland at Hobby Lobby. It is usually in the Christmas section.Donna Wilkeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12985036983888082763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578314335076145571.post-67793664145895380062013-09-11T21:51:23.260-04:002013-09-11T21:51:23.260-04:00Instead of stars, I have often have rust in my eye...Instead of stars, I have often have rust in my eyes! I always trust in the rust.<br /><br />DonnaDonna Wilkeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12985036983888082763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578314335076145571.post-14958484799338796732013-09-11T21:50:29.874-04:002013-09-11T21:50:29.874-04:00It takes a special project like these stars to ear...It takes a special project like these stars to earn a bed spring. I was able to use up a lot a miscellaneous craft supplies! (Of course I know I will just replace all of it!)Donna Wilkeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12985036983888082763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578314335076145571.post-22712854030667669102013-09-11T21:47:17.533-04:002013-09-11T21:47:17.533-04:00Thank you, Sunny, I always appreciate the comments...Thank you, Sunny, I always appreciate the comments you leave me. I wish I could email you back. You leave such kind and thoughtful comments on my posts. I have my giant star on the mantel.<br /><br />DonnaDonna Wilkeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12985036983888082763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578314335076145571.post-51724071245691307022013-09-11T20:25:08.582-04:002013-09-11T20:25:08.582-04:00Donna ...and Chuck ... great work. I like the size...Donna ...and Chuck ... great work. I like the size and the rustic decorations. <br /><br />I have lots of lumber so I need to get busy making some of these. Maybe I can talk Mr. Z. into making them and I can decorate them.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06517124107548276200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578314335076145571.post-39545926323513843132013-09-11T13:25:58.620-04:002013-09-11T13:25:58.620-04:00Awesome Donna! I love the rusty star garland!I thi...Awesome Donna! I love the rusty star garland!I think I am in love with the one you are in love with! lolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200826623708657526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578314335076145571.post-30542532337337597582013-09-11T09:39:30.046-04:002013-09-11T09:39:30.046-04:00Well, it was either come up with a project or Chuc...Well, it was either come up with a project or Chucks was going to chuck the wood out! Thanks for the "awesome" - it made my day.Donna Wilkeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12985036983888082763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578314335076145571.post-46076889935468747162013-09-11T09:37:33.451-04:002013-09-11T09:37:33.451-04:00For the small ones, old shutter slats are great. ...For the small ones, old shutter slats are great. You can add whatever you can possibly think of to adorn them. They are great for Christmas ornaments.<br /><br />DonnaDonna Wilkeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12985036983888082763noreply@blogger.com