How To Glitter Your Phone Case

I love that this post is right after another post about glitter,

but if you know me then you understand.

I'm kind of a glittery person.

basically everything I own is a victim of rhinestone-ing or glittering

including my phone case!!

everyone is always asking me how I make my phone case, and I just got another one so I thought this time I will put it up here rather than explaining it every time.

it's very easy though, I swear.

supplies: mod modge (I use the orange satin finish one for this), glitter (I like recollections extra fine, or martha stewart brand), a paintbrush, hairspray

first, mod-podge the case. only do the back though

(we'll go on the sides in a second)

sprinkle the glitter onto the wet mod podge

when you have it good and covered,

tap it to get the loose glitter off.

now find something to prop the case on ...

(I usually use a little aspirin case or a small food container)

coat the sides (one at a time) with mod podge and glitter them 

just as you did on the back

let the case dry for a while.

I usually leave mine for at least an hour.

 when it is dry, rub over the glittered case to get the loose and almost loose glitter off. if this makes a lot of gaps or the glitter is very very rough, mod podge the case again and glitter another coat on. 

when you are happy with the glitter, the big secret: hair spray.

yes. seriously. that's how you finish it so that none of the glitter will come off. 

hair spray the glittered case (with lots of hairspray, don't be shy) and let it dry.

I repeat this and ultimately spray the phone three times, but I'm kind of crazy.

It doesn't get sticky (not even in Arizona summer heat)

it holds the glitter on,

and it makes it smooth!! 

ok sorority sisters ... I love you ... now stop asking me how I glitter everything :)

Wedding Ornament

I recently went to a beautiful wedding,

and well, the invitations were about as nice as the event :)

I saw this craft and HAD to make it for my newly-wed friends.

It isn't hard at all and is SUCH a cute gift.

It is a wedding invitation ornament :)

All you'll need is the invitation you wish to use,

a clear ornament

some crystals or crystal beads (optional)

some ribbon or a bow (I used the one from their wedding)

and a couple charms (optional)

Start by cutting each line in the invitation into separate strips.

I chose to cut out the graphic detail as well.

Curl the strips around a pencil so they look like this!

You'll need some finishings. I chose crystal beads,

and for the bow - I actually took one off my napkin from the reception.

That just adds another nice piece of their wedding to the ornament.

Using hot glue, cleanly glue sparkle to some of the strips.

This way it will catch the light when hanging.

I chose strips that were either entirely word free with graphic detail or I framed important lines like the names and dates!

Once they are all blinged up, put the strips into the empty clear ornament. 

You can finish the ornament with charms!

I LOVE this project.

I think it makes for an adorable gift.

Such a great way to remember a special day

and a great use of an old invitation!!

Wood Crate Designs

I LOVE the super traditional,

and the super non-traditional. 

Lately I'm obsessed with crate furniture.

It is just the greatest idea ...

perfectly rustic, affordable, and (when made correctly) cute!!

Crates can be picked up for almost nothing.

A little sanding and designing and you have yourself a piece!

I plan on making one of these soon,

when I do ... I'll post the DIY. 

If you make any crate furniture, please share!! :)