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Gold Glitter Star

Dec 7, 2014 | Christmas, Decor, Kits | 1 comment

I put together most of the Many Merry Stars Simply Created Kit (138104) a while back, but I didn’t do the glitter stars. I love the look of glitter, but it can be so messy to work with, especially for a klutz like me. But I decided my ornament tree needed a topper, and I thought one of the glitter star boxes would look great.

Here are the three parts of the star box. It’s super easy to assemble. The sides come as one long pre-scored strip with adhesive tabs. Fold all the score lines before you start. Just peel the adhesive liner off and stick to the back side of stars. I did one star point at a time, then moved on to the next one before peeling off any more adhesive liner.

I had heard about using Aqua Net hair spray to prevent glitter from falling off a project. I decided to try it, so off to the supermarket I went.

I took my assembled star outside and placed it on several sheets of Grid Paper (130148.) Then I sprayed the heck out it. I doused it with a couple layers. Be careful because I almost got it too wet at one point. It’s best to let each layer dry before applying the next.

And it works! Well, I mean, it isn’t magic, but practically no glitter comes off on my hand now.

Once it was dry I scraped off a bit of glitter with my Paper Snips (103579) so the dimensionals would have a better chance of sticking.

I used Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430) and Liquid Multipurpose Glue (110755) to adhere the embellishments. I weighed it all down with the glue bottle while it dried.

Check back later to see it on the tree!

Thanks for stopping by today, and Sweet Stamping!

Gratitude for 30 Days

Nov 30, 2014 | Decor, Kits | 0 comments

I’ve had the Gratitude for Days Simply Created Kit for a while now, but didn’t take the time to put it together until a couple days ago. Hubby and I went to my in-laws’ house for a few days for Thanksgiving, and I had taken the kit with me hoping I would have some time to play. Friday afternoon, while everyone was chilling out after having eaten turkey, dressing, et al for the 3rd time in two days, I had the perfect opportunity.

I’ll admit I wasn’t sure I would like this kit when I first got it. But once I got it put together – which was very easy and fast – I loved it! I hung it up in a couple different places at their house, trying to get a good pic – on an etagere and on the porch railing.

I’m not exactly sure where I’ll hang it in my house – maybe in the new stamping studio? I do know I have a lot for which to be grateful, and I’ll be filling up these cards in no time.