The Gift of Thrift: Another Eruption!

I wanted to share with you a couple of photos of the final stages in the creation of the papier mâché volcanos that I made for Jonamor Decor's Senor and Jonona Amor's "Fantasy Island" wedding last month. I built and painted all 21 hot lava makers, and Jonona added streaming touches of molten red glitter for a bit of extra sizzle.

Here I am putting the bouquets together of hot-colored flowers and sparkly twigs. (Note my workwear of choice -- one of my favorite Dolly Parton t-shirts!)

And then finally, the setting, complete with red and black aquarium rock.


Truly an eruption of wedded bliss!

For more thrifty party ideas, pick up The Find: The Housing Works Book of Decorating with Thrift Shop Treasures, Flea Market Objects, and Vintage Details at Borders, Barnes & Noble, Amazon or Powell's.