Shabby Chic Cabin Chimney

I made some progress on the chimney.

This is the chimney that came with the kit.  It is made from 1/2" thick foam core.

I hollowed out the chimney on the interior of the cabin and recessed the fireplace into it.

I had saved this recycled paper packaging to use.

It is similar to egg carton packaging.

I cut out a bunch of pieces to start out with.  I took advantage of all of the outside corners.  I am hoping this will give the illusion of larger "stones" 

I also cut a bunch of flat pieces.  After I started gluing, I realized that I had only cut out about half as many as I needed. 

I started at the bottom and worked my way up.  I am just using regular craft glue.

Half-way done?  I plan on filling in the joints with a mixture of quick drying drywall spackle mixed with a little glue and paint.

 I decided to add a little more height and a little more thickness to the chimney once I got near the top. I also added a wider top piece.

So here is where I left it last night.  I searched my studio and came up with some small spools for the chimney termination.  They are not glued in place yet - opinions?

Up next, I need to seal the stone, paint it, and then grout.