{Craft Time} some {Glitter Fun} and a Little Giveaway!

I got the craft bug! Maybe it's in the air right now. And so here I am to share a little crafty love with you all!

The Dollar Tree is my friend. I headed there this afternoon to pick up some supplies that I had decided I needed for my endeavors. I have begun to look at things with new eyes- "What can I do with that?" eyes. I loaded my cart with anticipation. Once I got home, my mom joined me for a little creating!

We have very different methods. She cuts things out exactly, lines things up so nicely, and has a calm approach to making things. I obviously didn't inherit that from her. When I come into the room, glitter flies, glue spills, and small animals flee. There is a method to my madness though, I promise you.

There are these little mini-scrapbook kits at $$ Tree right now, and they were perfect for what I wanted to do. I stashed all the little chipboard embellishments, and took the 4 'pages' made of cardboard.

We covered the pages with paper. This is where my mom cut things out so nicely. I on the other hand slapped a semi-recognizable shape onto mine and then sanded down the edges. She used a hole punch to make the holes in hers before gluing, I glued and then stabbed my scissors through to re-make the holes in mine!

Now for "Adventures-With-Spray-Adhesive" the Sequel! It could also be called "Getting-it-done-right". I VERY CAREFULLY sprayed my pages down with spray adhesive, on a large piece of paper. Then, over a clean sheet of paper, I sprinkled the glitter. Are you not proud of me? Thank you. I thought you would be.

I cut out letters for the word "Love" for mine (also coated in a healthy helping of glitter), and my mom decided she wanted to put pictures on hers. We glued jewels and buttons and flowers on. I tied ribbon on the sides and threaded tulle through the top of mine. I also made another one in black and red and pink last night. So one is a hanging banner, and the other is tied together, and is a stand-alone one.

TA-DA!

I then made a rose petal wreath (inspired by another blogger, I take no credit here!), and hung it by tulle also. Of course that one also got a kiss of glitter. It was easy-peasy. I just glued the petals on with a hot glue gun! I can't feel the tips of my fingers now, but it's worth it, right? (Ok, so I have regained feeling. And no, my fingers are not permanently a part of the wreath.) Photos to come later...

Finally, I had 3 tea cups that were rather average. I bought them because of that. I wanted to use them as candle holders. Because of their lack of striking fabulousness, and their inexpensiveness, I had no fear to burn a candle in them and embellish them. All of my other teacups are too pretty to risk ruining.

Here they are BEFORE-

I took the hot glue gun, and used it on the cherries that are painted on them, and around the rim. As I glued, I sprinkled glitter. Hot glue seemed the most obvious choice since it is SUPPOSED to be hot. I didn't want a fire risk. My son asked me "Mommy, are you making snow on them?" I suppose I was!

So here they are from Blah to Oh-La-La! I think I will tie ribbon on the handles later. I am sorry to say that these pictures don't do them any justice whatsoever. But hopefully you will get the feel of them.

I also found some glittery hearts on sticks, and threaded them into my twigs-in-a-vase. Added a little ribbon (hehe, Amanda) and viola! (Argh with the indoor ligthing photos)

Later the kiddos did a little crafting too- window stickers! (In underwear and Babylegs, hehe)

I have some more projects up my sleeve, but I think we accomplished enough for one day! Maybe I will get some lovelier pictures later, but I wanted to get this post up tonight while I had the time. You know how it is!

{GIVEAWAY!!} We have a Winner! Thank you for entering! I will be emailing the winner ASAP! Thanks again!! =)

To join the giveaway carnival, I picked up this necklace to offer up as a prize! It is a glass starfish, with beautiful flecks of color in it. It hangs on a ribbon, and is very pretty. Use it as a necklace, place it on a tray of seaside items with a candle, or hang it with some seaside decor- you pick! Leave a comment on here to enter to win! (Shipping to the US or Canada) (Why not a Little Bella Bean giveaway you ask? I was afraid to post one because I think you all might be sick of me by now, with all those giveaways I did! So I got a little creative...) Ends January 31st at Midnight when a random number will be drawn. Thanks for entering!

Happy with my glitter,

Megan