Bits of Branches: The Dollhouse Saga

Today I am working on the bedroom curtains. I dyed the fabric a while back so it really is time I sewed them up. I picked some branches from the mulberry tree to make the curtain rods. I am also making little branch tie backs

The branches need to dry out before I paint them. I used a book and a jar of paint to weight them down so they will be flatter.

So far the tie backs are looking perfect! I am painting it all with gold enamel. I even painted a branch to put over the bed.

The curtains are looking so pretty too

It took a few days for the larger branches to dry.  Finally ready to paint.

Trying out the curtains on a branch to see how it looks

Added some paper flowers to the branch that will be wall art

One curtain up! I put purple beads on head pins to make the curtain rod holder. Just poked a couple holes with an awl where I wanted them to be, then stuck them in with a bit of glue.

So all I have to do now is put the branch over the bed, put up the other curtain, and add the crown moulding. I can’t believe it is almost done! This bedroom was a lot of hard work.

Peldyn