Inspired by all the use of stencils and letter ornaments this year I decided to make a little alphabet tree for my kitchen.
With the use of a small table top tree (which I have collected several from past years) and some stamping supplies in my stash I knew it would not cost me anything to put this little guy together.
I started by taking several metal rimmed paper id tags and simply stamping different letters in black ink. I adore these little tags as they have so many uses and always have some on hand. I previously tea stained these particular tags ~ I love the vintage look it gives them!
I pressed extra hard on each stamp to get a boxed look to the letters.
I repurposed an old tin bucket and used it as the base for the tree. A quick coat of black flat and it was as good as new. Cream burlap was tucked into the top of the bucket to hide any gaps.
I wrapped some rusty metal star garland around the tree and looped on the tags…yep, that easy! 
For the topper I used a black crow from my stash and randomly stamped several letters on a larger tea-stained tag. 
I really like shopping ‘the stash I already have’ to create new projects!
I love little spurts of prim, vintage, and whimsy around! It makes me feel all cozy!
Now Mr. Vintage Paper Mache Man finally has something to look at! Enjoy! XOXO
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Neat idea…looks great…thanks soooo much for sharing it wih all of us!
Blessings,
Linda
Hi Stephanie…
My friend, I just adore your little prim tree! Love the idea of stamping the tags…they look so pretty on your tree! Ohhh…and I love the rusty star garland too! What a darling tree…thank you for sharing these great ideas with us!!!
Warmest wishes and Christmas blessings to you and your family, my friend!
Chari @Happy To Design
What a fun and creative idea to stamp those little tags!! I love your little tree!
OK. I’m a lover of all things related to words, letters, books, printing, etc. So this is right up my alley. What a neat idea!!!
What a fun little tree. I enjoyed seeing this.
XO,
Sheila
What a wonderful idea! There is nothing better than making something great out of things you already have around your house.
Danielle
What a creative idea. I love that you had everything on hand – those are always the best projects.
Chelsea
This is So cute! I love the vintag-y look (is that a word?)
I love this idea! You did a great job and thanks for the inspiration!