a couple of woodland projects

i wanted to make these cute mushroom ornaments. i printed out the tutorial last year but never got around to it. so a few weeks ago i was in joann’s in the styrofoam aisle and i thought ‘oh i can make those cute little mushroom ornaments i’ve been meaning to make forever!’ and i picked up the 6-pack of little styrofoam balls. then i looked over and saw the balls that were a little bigger and i thought ‘oh! i’ll get this 4-pack and make them a little bigger!’. then i looked over and saw the GIANT styrofoam ball. i was envisioning myself surrounded by giant sequinned mushrooms. it was a lovely sight! then i thought that might be overdoing it so i put it back. then i picked it back up again, handed the cashier my 50% off coupon and checked out.

giant sequinned mushroom!

 i glittered the styrofoam red first so i wouldn’t have to pin thousands of sequins on it to cover it. i found the milky white glass vase at the thrift store for 99 cents which i thought would be perfect for the stem. somehow it just didn’t look complete without a pixie so i bought these cuties on etsy to live on top.

pixies! 

the mushroom ended up being 10″ tall and the cap is 8″ wide. maybe next year i will try the actual project.

i also whipped up a log pillow based on erika’s awesome ‘buche de noel’ tutorial on craftstylish.

velvet logs!

i used some brown velveteen scraps for the base and felt for the bark details. to make the rings on the end i decided to stitch on some thick yarn. then i made a couple of log rounds too. these are fun to make! i’m trying not to go crazy and have a couch full of logs with no place to sit, i already have a pair of the log pillows erika makes too.

12 Responses to “a couple of woodland projects”

  1. brook Says:

    hahaah I love the mushroom!

  2. ismoyo Says:

    How gorgeous? I love!
    Happy Holidays!

  3. claire Says:

    Well, yay! I’m so glad to see your version. The milk glass vase stem is such a brilliant solution!

  4. fledgeling Says:

    Go Hannah! I heard your work mentioned on “Studio 360” on KCRW. Congratulations!

    If that mushroom ever develops spores, I sure wouldn’t mind a few popping up in the magical spots in my yard!

    Lots of Gemütlichkeit for the holidays,
    Nancy

  5. Sarah Says:

    ACK! Walking in a woodland wonderlandddddd. Isn’t that how the song goes??? Lovely! xo

  6. Heidi German Says:

    I LOVE your toadstool! I have that tutorial saved from last year but I love your take on it. The glass vase couldn’t be more perfect!

  7. "LiBBy" Says:

    I adore mushrooms and had last years tree decorated in owls & “shrooms. Yours is super sweet espeically with the little pixies on it. I really love the logs…theyre great.
    smiles
    “LiBBy”

  8. Margie Wouters Says:

    Lovely projects, I enjoyed visiting your blog. The mushroom is my favourite. Happy New Year. Margie.

  9. Amy Says:

    That is the most awesome mushroom ever! I think I’m going to be making some small ones next year for my tree!

  10. Amy Q Says:

    That mushroom is amazing. I must make some. immediately.
    and those logs are too cute as well. Nicely done!

  11. Jennifer Gomez Says:

    I’m interested in your RESIN MUSHROOMS. Do you sell them? Where can I purchase them? I am a children’s photographer and would love to get some great Outdoor Props such as those.
    ~Jennifer

  12. hannah Says:

    most of the big resin mushrooms i got at target. i painted them red & white, they were originally a faux concrete finish.

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