Homemade Snow Globes

I am very lucky to have an Anthropologie store just down the street from me. Everything they sell seems to be so expensive, but once in a while I discover a good find that I can afford. Or even better I get a lot of inspiration for things I can make myself! The style of their clothing, decor, etc. appears to be very vintage, found in the attic, thrifty, or DIY. Which is definitely why I love it there and also why I am able to make things that can compare to what they sell.

Recently when I was strolling through one afternoon I stumbled upon all of their holiday merchandise. It was all very original, cute and just my style. However, the price tag was ridiculous. So I put it upon myself to make some of the decor. One of my favorite decorations was the cute mason jar snow globe! And it seemed to be such an easy craft, which it was! Not to mention a lot easier on the wallet.

Image via Anthropologie 

A friend and I went to Michael's one day and found everything we needed. We got medium sized mason jars for about $1.50 each, a package of small trees for about $4 (though we were disappointed with the selection, unless you wanted to buy a package with 50 small trees), some white glitter for $2.99, and then just used my glue gun and mod podge type glue that I already had. So for just $10 we were able to make 2 medium sized snow globes, with enough glitter and glue to use for others. The Anthropologie globe costs $30 for one! The selection of jars and trees are different at every craft store, so the pricing may vary when making your own.

Here is how it turned out:

Like I said, we had trouble finding a variety of mini trees, so they are a tad small for the jar, but overall it is cute! Most mason jars have 2 pieces within the lid, so you just need to glue those together with a glue gun. Then you glue gun the trees to the inside of the lid however you want. Next you would use the mod podge type glue to to get some of the glitter to stick to the trees and also some glitter to the inside of the lid. I decided to use the glue gun to create some little piles of "snow" made of glue around the trees, then covered with glitter. So just be creative. Then lastly you put about an inch or 2 of glitter inside the jar and screw on the lid, and Ta-Da!

Happy Holidays and Crafting!

-M

Make yourself a burlap wreath!

I am sorry I have not posted in a while! I was very busy with work and family around the holiday, but I hope you all enjoyed your Thanksgiving if you celebrated. I definitely had to work out today for all the food I ate last week! Also I have been busy making some holiday crafts the past couple weeks, there are so many good ideas that I have been finding on Pinterest lately!

I made this burlap wreath a week ago and ended up giving it to my boyfriend's mother for her birthday. He kept telling me how much she would like it, so finally in the spirit of giving I wrapped it up. We saw her at Thanksgiving and she absolutely loved it! I will have to make another one for myself someday soon.

What you need to make a Burlap Holiday Wreath:



*A Foam Ring (or you can use foam tubing from the hardware store, just tape it in the middle!)

*Burlap (in a strip or a sheet)

*Twine

*Pins

*A Large Bow or Flower

I was able to find all my materials at Michaels, or also Joann's Fabric is great too.

Basically I just pinned the end of the fabric strip underneath, and started wrapping it around clockwise and pinning it as I went. I had to fluff it up and pin it in several spots to give the burlap some oomph. Of course there are several different ways you could pin the burlap to the ring, be creative! Then I used a large fake poinsetta flower, that had a little clip on the back and just clipped it right on. Or you could tie or pin a large bow. The nice thing is that you could really use this wreath all year if you change out the bow or flower. I just love burlap! The twine is for tying it on your door.



*More holiday craft posts to come!

-M

Glitter Pumpkins!

My good friend and I spent an evening earlier this week painting and glitterizing some mini pumpkins. We also watched the classic Hocus Pocus, starring our favorite Sarah Jessica. It is one of those oldie but a goodie holiday movies, just like Home Alone! After we were done creating our works of art, you would have thought Ke$ha rolled through her apartment with all the glitter everywhere.

We use simple supplies consisting of some gold and silver paint, glitter and glue!

My friend Natalies Pumpkins - We hallowed out the middle on a couple to put some tea lights inside!

My Pumpkins - I love the purple glitter!



A close up of my larger pie pumpkin that I brought to work.



A super easy way to add some glitter to your life!
-M