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Thursday, September 23, 2010

Glam with Glitter

For the past couple of years I've wanted to make my own glittered acorns mostly, because I've never been able to find them in a store.  Well, I finally did it!  They turned out great!!  It was a messy process...imagine glitter all over my house and my little man, but so worth it. 

I've been collecting acorns while on walks with Hudson, but I ended up only making 15.  I'm not completely sure what I'm going to do with them yet, but I'm sure I can come up with something fun.

Supplies:
Acorns-I used real, but you could use fake too. (free if you use real like me)
Martha Stewart woodland glitter from Hobby Lobby ($3.99 for 3 colors and I have a ton left)
Any type of craft glue-I used the glue that came with the glitter
Hot glue or super glue to attach the tops back on the acorns (free, I already had some on hand)
Paint brush-to apply the glue

Martha Stewart glitter

In the process.

Here they are all glittered.

This is the best close-up I could get with my stinkin' camera.

For right now they're on display in a fancy little bowl.
I didn't cover the entire top...mostly because I had a little boy standing next to me crying the entire time, and it got a little hairy with all the glue and glitter everywhere!  You can't really tell as much in person as you can in the picture.

Total cost for this project:  $3.99
Not too shabby!

This is where I'm linking up today:







12 comments:

  1. Adorable! They look great. I'm a little obsessed with the Martha glitter myself!

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  2. Cute! I need to come to your neighborhood and get me some acrons! :)

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  3. I love this idea. How cute they would be with a little ribbon on top hanging on a fall Topiary!Im def a new follower.

    Bree

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  4. DARLING IDEA!

    and acorns are so sweet & itty bitty. they look adorable all in their new bling bling attire.

    thanks for linking up to the FALL FESTIVAL!!!
    enjoyed your post.

    kellie

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  5. SO pretty. Love the blinged up look! Thanks for sharing your “creative mojo” with me on Thrilling Thursday. I hope you will be back again soon :)
    ~Lori S.
    Thrilling Thursdays @Paisley Passions

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  6. Awesome! I did a very similar project last year, with pumpkins. I also used Martha Stewart glitter and glittering glue.
    http://aburlock.blogspot.com/2009/11/glittery-pumpkins.html

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  7. Fantabulous!!! Glitter makes everything a little bit better, right?! :)

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  8. These are so great, I think I might need to try and make some myself. Thanks for the great idea. Visiting from www.lifeisaparty.ca

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  9. These are soooo glitterific, and perfect for fall decorating. I'm looking for some acorns to glitter. Love the ideas girl. Thank you Decgal

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  10. Those are great fall decorations! Clever idea!

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  11. Tashia - Love the glitter! These are adorable. Thanks so much for linking to the sunday showcase party. I have featured this here: http://www.bystephanielynn.com/2010/09/clean-mama-printables-giveaway-reminder.html
    Stop by and grab a featured button if you like.

    Hope you are enjoying your week! ~ Stephanie Lynn

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  12. Just delightful. I love Martha Stewart glitter! I just did a craft project with her glitter that I am going to post shortly.

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