uncle sam centerpiece

so i was at the dollar tree today

buying some cheap batteries when 

i spotted a few things. 

so at the end of the day, i made this for 3 bucks.

an uncle sam centerpiece.

ha!

so this is what i bought:

and i grabbed by paint pens.

inspired by this clip art,

i got to work.

then i cut a triangle out of 

shiny cardstock to fit in the vase.

and i shoved it in like so:

then for the next steps, 

i...dang i'm tired...

can i just show you the rest 

of the tute with pics?

huh?

yay! 

uncle sam says go right ahead cuz 

it's a free country!

okey dokey.

ok next time, i won't talk so much ;)