Post #300336 by Tipsy McStagger on Thu, Apr 19, 2007 5:47 AM

..for those of you looking for bamboo but don';t need 50 sticks and a hefty shipping bill, here's where to pick up a few small diameter sticks in your neighborhood for cheap!!

home depot....always has 1-1.5" 6ft. sticks available.

pier one imports....sells smaller rounds in bundles...great for detail work....also sells dark brown stained bamboo.

micheals crafts...steppin up this year and selling blond bamboo in their fake plant section.

if you are in the chicago area, Hala Kahiki sells bigger rounds in the gift shop.

today's craft tip: FAKE PALM TREE

....... big lots is selling plastic palm fronds at $1 a pop...these are great for making fake palm trees using a foam ball (from micheals crafts) painted brown attached to a bamboo pole....then stick these fronds all over it. Pick up a new empty paint can at home depot, paint it brown or wrap in tapa paper, fill em;' with cement and stick your bamboo pole palm in it. when it sets up, you have an instant palm tree decoration.....

enjoy!!

[ Edited by: Tipsy McStagger 2007-04-19 05:47 ]

[ Edited by: Tipsy McStagger 2007-04-19 05:49 ]