Stylish Beaded Ornaments, Upcycled In A Flash!.

Here's a nifty upcycle I wanted to share.  How do you like these fancy beaded ornaments?

They are actually glass beaded drink coasters.  I found mine at a thrift store, but if you Google 'beaded coasters' you can buy these online for just a couple of bucks apiece.  Considering the intricacy of the work, that's super cheap!

I suppose I should mention, you could also DIY.  Not me, though!  I'm excited that this is a quickie upcycle.  Finicky eye-straining beading project?  When I'm busy like a hundred bees?  Boo!  Hiss!

To ornamentify, just add a wire hanger.  Slip one through the little loop all waiting and ready.  See?

Whee!  Ready to hang.  My favorite part is the translucent effect - light shines through them and they shimmer.

I like them plain, but you could tie on a ribbon bow, sew a button to the front or customize any way you like.  After the holidays, remove the embellishments to use them as coasters for the rest of the year.

But wait, there's more.  Look what else I went and did...

Yes, yes.  Tut, tut.  I realize that might be too much for some people.  But I think it looks kinda tribal, bold and - dare I say it - stylish.

What do you guys think?  I'd love to know how you might style this, if you were going to rock a beaded coaster.

Let's hear your thoughts, boys and girls...and come back next time for more strangely upcycled fun.