The obsession continues.
I know how some of you feel about my metal barn stars. I understand some of you think they are over used, dated and boring. Well, I'm not planning on trying to change your mind but, I'd love to show you where my stars are now and if I win you over, you can enter to win a 24 inch metal barn star from J'Ollie Primitives.
Remember this project when we painted them with paper towels? I like to hang my stars all together for major impact. And a little patriotic undertone never hurt anyone.
Here's my big fat rusty metal star. He's hanging in the playroom today.
Here's Big Rusty at Christmas time in my old house. He's also spent some time outside on the back of my house. This star just gets better with age!
Now, I've gone and spray painted all these stars black. No worries, I can paint them again whenever I get tired of them. They give some much needed life and dimension to this tall, dull, narrow stairwell.
So, if you are a barn star enthusiast or, if somehow, I've managed to win you over to the dark side and now you see a great star shaped void in your life, you can win one!
J'Ollie Primitieves, owned by the Lewis family, is offering up a 24 inch metal barn star shipped to you strait from their home. They purchase these stars from a crafter in an Old Order Amish community and they'll even paint it for you. Check it out--they have 26 colors and I bet they look better than my paper towel painting. I just love businesses like this and if you never win anything, and need you a star real bad, head on over to their website and check out their wares!
Leave a comment and tell me how many stars you have to put your name in the hat!
Laura!
This just in: Want10% off for any Amish Barn Star purchases? All you have to do is enter WISHLIST (all caps) on the discount code box on the checkout page. There is no time limit on the discount, and the Discount Code can be shared with anyone and everyone.
623 comments:
1 – 200 of 623 Newer› Newest»I have none, but hope to own one by the end of the week! :)
I currently have 3 stars, but am certain there are wonderful places in my home for more!
I don't own a single star. :( But I love them! I think the look is so neat! I hope I win!
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the stars... and darn it, you just can't have too many of them!!!
Currently, I only have one large star hanging over our garden tub. But several smaller ones are tucked all around the house.
I am ashamed. My head is hanging...low. I do not even own one star. I'd loooohoooohove one though.
I am furnishing our first apartment and don't have any... but I love the look and hope to be the lucky winner :)!
I don't have any stars, but I have lots of blank spaces on my walls that might need some.
I only have one...and he's very lonely.
Could you possibly send him a friend?
I have ZERO stars...zero, well wait...do we count the gold ones that come in packs of 1000 and stick to paper? I have lots of those. :)
Being from the "Lone Star" state, I have quite a love for stars - no matter what size or color!
I only have one lonely star. He needs a buddy, so I hope I win. I got excited when I saw that Laura won the last giveaway - but, it was a different Laura! So, I'm ready to win this star!
I actually don't have any stars...but would love to have a great big giant one! :)
Oh, I'd love to win this. I do have a few stars. I even painted them with a paper towel, just like you taught us to do. LOVE them. You are so much fun, Nester. Thanks for the giveaways!
Blessings,
Tonya
I don't have any stars :-(
I don't have any!! :( But I would LOVE to win one!
I currently have one star - he is hanging in my living room - but would love another!
I love how you used the rusty star in your Christmas decorations - beautiful!
I have no stars but I now have the PERFECT spot for one! :) My first of what hopefully does not become an obsession....
I used to have a star in my office...it became a nursery. I so need another star....possibly for my playroom.
I would LOVE to win a star, I have a little one. I need a BIG one, they match my idea of perfect accessory!
how very cool! i want a star.
Zero, but ibeen want one for a long time.
I have one tiny, little guy, but I need a big black one for my foyer!
I have one. We "had" to get one when we moved to Texas. I didn't like it until I saw what you did with yours. So, our lonely star needs a spouse. I'd be so happy if I won. I'd take pictures of the happy couple eating...date night...skipping down the sidewalk...
I have always wanted a star but for some reason have never bought one. Maybe I've been waiting to win one!
I'm glad to hear that I'm not the only one with out a star, but I'm definatly not opposed to one. In fact, I can think of the perfect place to hang it!
Sadly, I have no stars and I'm pretty sure, until now, I've never seen them for sale other than brand new from excessively overpriced stores that shall remain nameless. I love what you've done with yours and think it would be great to have one for the entry way!
I've always wanted one. . but never have acquired one. I think I need to have one. . .at least one that is. Various sizes would really be cool.
I would love to have a vintage looking one!
Girl, I need one.
I have ZERO! Sad news I know this...my sister has 3 though.
We currently have no stars, but would love to start the collection with the giveaway! :)
Boo hoo I don't have a single one... but WISH I did!
I always liked the stars and finally bought 2 after seeing yours on your blog. I intended to paint them, but once they were over my cupboards,\ I ended up loving them just the way they are!
I have none! Here's to fixing my starless existence...
Well, I display the few stars I have at the 4th of July as they are all red/white/blue, but I am liking your idea of displaying them year round! Please add my name to the hat, and I will keep my fingers crossed! Thank you!
SMILES!!! AND STARS!!!!
Denise in Colorado :-)
I don't have any stars, but I have always loved them. They are so pretty, expecially over the mantle. Please include me in your giveaway!
I would love another barn star...I currently have three, but would really want one for my son's room.
I have zero, but I did just get my own barn!
I proudly have 1 above my bed!!!
I have two stars. But I did your paper towel tutorial on my fluer de lis instead.
I don't have any stars but know just the place for one!
I just have two stars. One I bought on clearance after I saw your blog and loved them, and one my sweet mother gave me.
I have two stars in my house
I have two stars in my house
I own a big fat 0 stars...BUT I have always thought they were very cool. Never knew you could put them in so many places!
Well, I don't have any stars right now. But after reading this post I feel like I need to own atleast one...if not a dozen. I really like what you've done with the stairway. Our's is empty right now and could use some three-dimension. Thanks for the great idea!
I don't have any barn stars but I do have a ton of those heavy architectural stars that were popular about 7 years go ;) Like these -
http://www.westerngeneralstore.com/images/Iron%20Stars/Stars_Iron_All4.jpg
I love the barn stars I am seeing all over blogland! I have been tempted to try and make my own out of cardboard, but it would be so much easier to win one ;)
I currently have one stars, but would love to have a pumpkin like yours....he is so cute...thanks Pat H
pattygary@kc.rr.com
I love those stars above the piano!
I have ZERO stars, but would love one!!!
The piano grouping is fabulous! Love the updated look it gives them!
I have 2 stars, 1 is copper colored.
I have one and I love all of yours!!!
I have one tattooed star on me, but no stars on my wall...would love to have one though!! :)
LOVE STARS! They are just timeless to me. I have one star in my son's room and I want another one - like a 24 inch one!!!
I have NO stars but I just asked my husband for one for my birthday. :) I love all your stars and they look great in your home!
I don't have any stars but I sure want some! I love the stars in the stairway!
I have 4 that I just love setting up over my nativity set at Christmas time, so the wise men can find their way!
I have zero, ziltch, nada in my home, but would proudly display in my den on the blank, blank wall over the oversized chair.
I don't own a star and I live in Texas can you believe that??
i lost count at 20 something...i have a star problem, but i have no intention of stopping, i even made a quilt of all stars!
I have two that I just recently got on a trip to Georgia. We don't have any of these in the stores here on Maui.
no stars...yet! i've always admired them from afar, it's just getting my husband to understand the vision. thanks much!
Oh My I LOVE the pictures of the stars in your home
I LOVE stars and would love to own one like yours.
I do have a few stars in my home but the are painted on boxes and I have one metal one that is old.
I had a gate made a few years ago and the iron smith added the stars into the gate too.
I love stars!
thanks for the website info I just may have to buy a few ornament size as Christmas presents, wouldn't they look great tied on with twine on a brown paper package?
red of course!
Kathie
I have no stars as of now. But after this contest I really hope to have one! I have always wanted one, but just never really knew what to do with one. Of course now that I have seen your photos...WOW talk about inspiration!
I don't have a star, but I want one so badly!
Sadly, I am completely devoid of stars except for the ones I decorate my christmas tree with and the stickers my children bring home from school!
I have none but love to have one.
I love barn stars!
Michelle
I don't have any..but am hoping to win one :)
Me, me, me! I don't own a single one and am in desperate need of one-or 5, whatever. Oh, and since they are patriotic, I NEED one, now that I'm an ex-pat living in Germany. NEED.
Sadly, I have two small ones. Oh, how I'd love to win a big one!! :)
~Shannon
The only stars I have are in the sky above my house! But you have converted me - I have spent ages drooling over barn stars on the net and making wish lists, but I can't justify the cost right now. I have the perfect star shaped hole in my life! Please fill it.
I have one star
I'm ashamed to say that I have no stars -- but you've definitely won me over! Thanks for the chance to win!
Give me the star treatment, too!
I don't have any stars at the moment until you send me this one. I was just thinking that I needed to look for a big ol star to lean on the top of my bookshelves in the family room. We have a vaulted ceiling so the left set of shelves has a full 8 feet of wall above it and the right set of shelves only has about 3 feet. I would like to add some big pieces to fill some of that space and bring in some color. Pick me- I really need a big ol red star.
i have one star and he is so lonely! he needs a friend.
Oh, I have always wanted a big star to move around my house... I have a bunch of little ones that need a "momma" star!
Not a single one... so I need one for sure. I have already found a spot for it!!
I love the Christmas picture. I bet most of us have generic Christmas garland (pine?) Would you like to tell us how to embellish that? I have several strands of it and never feel like I use it well. I bet it could be prettied up. Looks like that's what you did. Secondly, wanted to tell you I have the same bubble gum machine, and mine is real special because it was a prop on my favorite tv show of all time, Ed. Oh, and I don't have any stars yet.
Melanie
Oh, I would love that star! I have zero, which is a shame because I live in Texas, the Lone Star state.
I have been wanting one for a long time-this could be my chance! Holly
bhc-lawZ(at)juno(dot)com
That barn red is especially beautiful.
I don't have any, but would LOVE one!! Love your blog.
I have 0 stars : ) but if I win I will find a lovely place for my very first star : )! Thank you for the giveaway. How sweet.
I have zero stars in my home. Doesn't this mean that I should win "right of first refusal" or something like that. I love Big Rusty. I'm torn on the color but probably a black - or the blue hue.
I do not have any stars in the house at the moment but I am going to be on the hunt for some soon! Thanks Nester for showing that they can be so versatile and beautiful!
I don't have a star :( . But since I saw them on your blog I have really wanted one! I'm crossing my fingers!
I don't have any...but I can start a collection by winnign this one!
I do not have any, but I have always loved them. It would be so fun to win one! I know that I could find a good home for it on one of my walls.
Hmmm...I might have to rearrange some $ in my holiday budget for some of these stars!
I currently have three stars but I'd love to get more. The reason I haven't is that the ones I've seen say "Made in China". Doesn't it seem weird to anyone else to buy a patriotic item that's been made outside the US?
I don't have any stars but have wanted one forever! Please pick me!
Gah! Love me some barn stars! Must win this giveaway! :-)
Awesome giveaway, I have one in my daughters bedroom. I'd love another. Thanks!
I probably have 20 or more. My lake house in TEXAS! has lots of Texas stars for decor..some are up on a lighted ledge with a lake house sign and a huge glass jar filled with red and white fishing bobbers. But..I always need and love more! Terry in Arlington, TX
I'm starless and I want one!!!!
I love your mantel at Christmas! How did you do your garland? I was trying to get a closer look. Is that just a regular old fake evergreen garland that you strung lights on? Did you tie fabric scraps on it? It looks so full and pretty.
I own one metal barn star which hangs outside on my porch. Thanks for the great giveaway!
I have none!! Hope I win!!
Love all your stars - especially the one over the fireplace at Christmas.
I have no stars - but know exactly where I would put one if I did have one.
Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.
Beautiful Christmas mantle! I have two...I would love to add another one :)
I am star-less [sniff]. I'd love a chance to begin my collection!
I used to have 3 small stars link together but when we moved they got lost in the land of BOX in a far, far away place called GARAGE. I fear it may be a long time before I weed my way through the force field of JUNK to find them again. I'd love to win :-)
God bless,
Sallie
I love stars too. I have three now but would love to add more to my collection.
Would you believe I never even HEARD of barn stars until two years ago, after arriving in NC?! We took a trip to Hershey, PA and I noticed them everywhere!! We came from CA and CO... not a barn star in sight. So I have none... but would love one! I would pick the barn red in the rustic finish. What a neat website they have!
blessings,
Terri
tcendejas@yahoo.com
I don't have any but I sure would love to have one now. After seeing your inspiring ideas, I know of at least two or three spaces I could fill with a cute star!
I have 6.
I LOVE BARN STARS!!!
No stars in this house. But I love the huge one over your Christmas-y mantle. I can't wait to decorate for the season!
I only currently have one large barn star...I've been wanting more but not sure how to display...thanks for the inspiration. I do collect stars though and have lots of other sorts--wooden, metal, etc. all over the house!
I have three tiny stars that hang from ribbon, one in a sage green, cream, and black. I love them but I seriously need a bigger one!
I have 6 teeny tiny stars - 3 brown and 3 green. They really need a big sister star to show them how to shine!
Currently, I have ZERO. My good friend has a few and I just love them!
I have 5 stars: one 5' peeling paint, real roof tin star, two smaller ones, one wrought iron star in a circle and an older wrought iron one that used to be on a building. However, I could always use another! Thanks for the opportunity to win one!
I only have one star and I need MORE!!! I don't care who thinks they're dated and boring, I love them!
I have none but would love to win one! Thanks for offering this up.
Jenny
I have none, and never felt a strong urge for one until NOW! How beautiful at Christmas! I would love to win!
I don't have any stars. . .YET! I love how you decorate with them. Ü
I have three small ones but would LOVE a large one....
I do not have any stars and would love a chance to win one.
Thanks you!
i have one that is very well loved... it has been many different colors and had many
new homes. love them :)
I would love a star. I'm always in need of something to put on my bare walls.
I have one start...it is big and made out of the roof of a bard..it is very neat!
-sandy toes
dang it to heck...missee it. and I love j'olliles primitives. LOVE!
I have bought them for gifts for other people, but never for myself! I would love to win this giveaway, I already have a place picked out for it. I need something dramatic over my huge fireplace, and this star would do the trick!
I don't own a single star yet ;)
I do not have any stars I have always liked them but never bought any. They don't sell them anywhere around here that I have seen. Yours are totally adorable you wanna come to my house and decorate for me :)
Thanks for the giveaway.
Just one....so far. I hope to have more!!
I don't have any stars (sniff, sniff). I'd love to have one, though!
I have one lonely star hanging in my nursery. It is big and a pale yellow. It goes so well with my sleepy theme. There are other places I would like to hang one!
Thanks for your blog, I love it and your ideas! I'd love one of those stars!
Sadly, none. But I have the perfect spot on my mantel...
I don't have a single one... yet. ;-) I've looked at them from time to time, and thought about where to put one. Lately, though, I've been thinking a star would look great over the sofa or even on the porch. And if I won this, I'm sure I'd have to have more. It's like chocolate chip cookies, you never can eat just one.
So please enter me in the contest.
Sheila
I want one and so need one. I do not have a single star but know just where I would put the first, if I were to win it!!
I have no stars and a lonestar themed boys bedroom. How can this be? Love what you are doing with the mom businesses. Can't wait to follow your holiday posts-your mantle from last year is inspiring. Thanks!
I have 13 stars in my home, mostly smaller ones but 1 big one and 3 medium ones. Its an addiction.
I am currently star-less, but I'd love to have one to hang. They're beautiful!
I love the stars, but for some reason I do not have one. My mom does, has several. Love them and would like to have one, so count me in!
I LOVE the stars. My hubby doesn't so we don't have any stars. *tear* I'm thinking of sneaking in a few.
I have a whole bunch of inspiration pictures of stars on my computer because I love them - but sadly, have not yet any of my own. I would love to win one. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity, your blog is just lovely and I really enjoy your posts.
I only have 1! I have a new star on my Christmas list, and would love to win this :)!!!
I have 1....that I hang in my son's window at Christmas. I love how you decorate with them! I hope I win!
Right now, I'm only at 8 stars. But I plan on using more once we move.
I don't have any stars yet, but I would LOVE one for my back patio!
I love stars, my friend! And I have a couple of black ones, but I've been thinking a red one would look splendid too!
Also, the Christmas swag hanging over your fireplace? Can I buy that? Seriously? Right off your fireplace?
I am sad to say that I too am among the sad non-owners. I have been admiring them from afar and have actually looked around town for one but have had no such luck. I do so hope that I am the lucky girl to win!
I don't have any! But I need one real bad! Maybe I'll win!
Only one and it's lonely! I had it custom painted to match my living room. I LOVE it! Give my star a buddy, please?
allisha@hermajestyqueenb.com
I have 2 and have been looking for a few more I will go over and visit after this message. Maybe I'll have another one by the end of the week:)
julie
No stars here. I LOVE what you did on the stairwell!!!
I have 3 big barn stars, but would put them in every room if I had enough! Thanks for the give a way!
Tragically, I have no stars in my home. I would love to get a few and put them above my fireplace....
I have three big barn stars, and three of those little ones. So, you see, I love stars, and would make a "loving" home for another one if I were so lucky!
none... but would loooovee to have one :)
Those are great. I don't own any stars :(, but would love to one day. I do have fish (I know, not star), but they are made the same way as your stars it appears and I love those. So I am sure the stars would be just as great
I have none yet either!! But my home is begging for one.
Sniff, I have no stars! Dontcha think I need one?
Yippee!!! I chance to win a star to add to my piddily collection of 2. Thanks Nester!
I have one star, but you have made me obsessed with them. But I won't buy them unless they are CHEAP. I keep looking at garage sales. You've ruined me with your super deals. Aaah!
I LOVE stars! There is nothing old and old dated about them. I'm always finding a new place for them. Right now, I have 2 in my home (one on my mantle... a big one like yours and a cream one hanging in the bathroom). I would love to have another one though!
I don't have any! What a great way to get started.
I LOVE barn stars. I don't care if they ever fall out of "fashion" because I love them forever. I have about...7 or 8? Most of them are small to smaller. :o)
I don't own any stars either. Would love to start my collection. Thanks!
Current count: zero. But with a maiden name of Starr, stars are an important accessory in others areas of my decor.
I have zero stars... but I'd love to win one!
I don't have any stars! BOO! :(
I have been looking for some, but haven't found any around here. I sure would LOVE to win one here!!
Thanks!
Without being at home I think I've got about 4 stars...Can you ever have too many stars?
I have 7! I have a big one like you do on my front porch but would LOVE a big red one over my fire place.
I currently don't have a single star, but you've definitely piqued my interest. Would love to win one and start experimenting. LindaSonia (baddabinda@yahoo.com)
i have zero, but maybe i'll win one! ;)
We have none. Zip, zero, nada. But we are constantly looking at them and loving them.
I don't think they're boring I actually think they bring a lot o caracter to the home. Love to win on of those! Thanks! Vanessa
I have one, Nester, but I'd love another! Thanks for doing this.
I have a few... tried to hang one that I altered in my daughters room found it later on my craft table with a note "Mom my room is not about Texas it's Paris keep your star...thanks"
So sign me up for this one I'll show her Texas... ha ha
Kim B.
HI!
I don't have any stars...yet. :) But, I have the perfect place picked out to put one if I win.
I have two stars, but we all know they look better grouped in three's :)
I don't have any YET... Oh how I want one and have put it on my x-mas list because I just love them and have admired them forever.
Hope I win...
I have none but am craving one for my kids playroom, rustic red, denim and creamy whites are the colors, I have been saving my pennies for the "perfect star"...Thanks-
Oops...better leave a name in case I win...
I don't have any YET... Oh how I want one and have put it on my x-mas list because I just love them and have admired them forever.
Hope I win...
Heather
melody806@yahoo.com
One would certainly START my collection. I am starless, and so need to win one! ;)
Suzanne
I just discovered your blog on Friday and I spent the weekend reading through all of your archives. I immediately decided I was going to copy your barn star idea so I set out Saturday on a shopping trip to look for barn stars and I couldn't find them anywhere! I was so bummed. I think I'll have to order them online, so I'd love to win one! I already have one small star at home and it needs company. I just wanted to let you know that I love your blog! You have such great ideas. Thanks for sharing.
I do not have any ;( but would love to!
I don't have any stars. I keep looking for them to go on sale at various places. I'd like to try putting scrapbook paper on a star.
I, like many of these other sad gals, don't have a single star. how can that be you ask? well--even though I LOVE LOVE LOVE them--everytime I happen to find one my budget has been screaming NO!! Have you ever considered covering them with theme fabric or paper?
Did I fall and hit my head? I keep seeing stars. However, I don't see a single one at my house and my walls and fireplace are getting lonely for stars. Enter me in the giveaway so my house will feel happy.
Love the idea of stars going up the stairs.
I love stars and have searched for a barn star! Thank you for the link!
as for how many stars are in our house ... well, we have glow in the dark stars on our ceiling (not as high school or ghetto as it sounds, I promise!) and so does my older son. plus we have other stars in various places in our house. It would take me all morning to count them for you. ;)
thank you!
I don't have any stars... don't you feel bad for me? I'd love to have this giveaway one!! Thanks for doing these! Such fun!
I have loved these for awhile but have none. I love the red barn one and the autumn brown.
i don't have any, but i want one really bad!!!! a black one would look great right beside my black ledges filled with bw pics of my girls :)
I love stars as well. I have one very large one, 3 med sized ones, and several small ones all over the house.
Well, I had our house decorated primitive style before I switched to a more "cottagey" feel. I either sold or gave all of my stars away. But now that I see how you have used and painted yours I see that I could have incorporated them. Oh well! I can always get more, right?
Those stars are awesome! I only own two stars. I have one large one above my boys' bed, and the other one is a little one that is still waiting for a home. I think it needs a friend. :)
I have 3 - one is still in a box somewhere. I love them. The brown would work great in my family room
I currently do not have any....maybe that will change! :)
I have one sad star above my fireplace in my kitchen. He needs a friend!
I don't have any stars but I love what you did with yours. I think you won me over!!
Zero, but that doesn't mean I don't love 'em.
No stars. Can you believe it? But I'm hoping to have my first one this week! wink wink!
do star-fish count? i have no metal barn stars, but a plethora of starfish! i buy them by the bags!
Just so you know, I live in the little town of STAR, NORTH CAROLINA. That alone should make me a winner!!!!
I love barn stars! Every time I drive by a home that has one (or some), I point them out to my hubby. But I equally love them inside too. But, alas, I don't have a barn star to my name.
Just one, and it's in my second grade classsroom. =)
I don't have any barn stars. I have always admired them from afar. But would love one!
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