Monday, November 21, 2011

Fake Christmas Krinkles Table

If you've ever visited a Christmas Shop, you've likely run into Patience Brewster's artistic ornaments and accessories called "Christmas Krinkles."  I have to admit that before times became tough for us financially, I spent a lot of money on Krinkles and I have quite a few in my stash.
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Patience Brewster has lots of cute, small accessories in her collection, but here's what I really want:

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Isn't that fun?  A special Christmas table with lots of holiday flair!  But hold the phone, 'cause the price tag on this little number is over $1000!  YIKES!  I don't know that I'd ever be able to justify that, no matter how well-off I might be.

This Christmas' budget does not include any Krinkles money, so I had to resort to Faking My Own!

I found this very sad table at a yard sale for $5.00.  Doing ANYTHING to this table would be an improvement!


After a little craft paint, modge podge, felt & jewels, that little table went from forlorn to festive!





It's not an exact replica, but it's definitely "inspired" by Krinkles and I think it will be a great addition to our home this Christmas and the many more to come!

One more time...
BEFORE
AFTER
The Fake-It Yourself Breakdown:

Fake Krinkles Table (Table $5.00, Felt $0.60, Jewels $3.00, Paint & Modge Podge on hand)

Total Fake-It Cost:  $8.60

Compare to Real Krinkles Table ($1,050.00)

Total Fake-It Savings:  $1,041.40


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9 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 21, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Wonderful transformation!! Now, about those gold high-heel shoes - jus' askin' ??

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  2. AnonymousNovember 21, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Awesome! I think I like your's better anyway!!! :) And when you save 1000.00 bucks..... (not that I have that thousand to spend on it anyway). lol Very cool!

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  3. Jennifer JNovember 22, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    Some greenery, real or fake, would look really nice in the bottom part. I think it looks great. It must have been rather fun to make, and it looks like it would be fun to look at.

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  4. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art BoutiqueNovember 27, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    What a transformation Heather and look at the savings!!

    I'd love it if you could share this over on my Simply Christmas Inspiration Party at http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com/2011/11/inspiration-friday.html

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  5. UnknownNovember 29, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    How fun! I actually like yours better than the inspiration! And I DEFINITELY like the pricetag better...lol. Great job, girl! So glad you shared this at Shine On Fridays!

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  6. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art BoutiqueDecember 1, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    I have featured your table project over on Inspiration Friday at Simply Christmas today.
    Thanks for linking up.
    Festive hugs ~ Kerryanne

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  7. AnonymousMay 12, 2012 at 1:32 AM

    patience brewster ornaments

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  9. LisaDNovember 29, 2024 at 4:56 PM

    I have the Patience Brewster table! The department store sold it to me after their Christmas season was over. I have quite the collection of her Krinkles! All still in original boxes!
    I absolutely love them!

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