All glitter is not created equal. That’s what I have discovered lately. In the course of creating my Christmas
Holiday ornaments for this year (yes folks, I did say Christmas!),
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| Winter Egg Ornament |
I have been glittering my little heart out. After all – what’s not to love about a glittering egg ornament twirling on your holiday tree – right?
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| White Glitter with Gold Accents |
There is clear glitter, big glitter, colored glitter and
glue-glitter. In addition, there is big, regular, small, fine, ultra fine and
ultra ultra fine. There is white glitter
that is enhanced with slight color enhancements so that even though it goes on
and looks white or clear, it sparkles with gold, green and blue accents.
Then
there’s also vintage glass glitter that is larger, hard to find and available
in only a few colors like copper and aqua. (I got mine from Martha Stewart
YEARS ago!) And the colors - -
ARGGGHHHHH ! How do I choose?
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| Velvet Glitter on Eggs |
During my last trip to the Eastern Ohio Egg Art Show I
picked up some new “velvet” glitter. OMG – I am in love. It is nothing like my regular old glitter and
creates this beautiful velvet look to my egg ornaments.
But
can I simply ignore my old standbys while I use this special glitter and the
glue needed for that velvety look – or do I mix it up and use both? I’m SOOOO confused.
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| Colored Velvet Glitter |
I have learned a trick however that allows you to glitter
something and not have the glitter fall off.
After gluing and glittering your item, let it dry completely, brush off
any extra then apply a second layer of glue or some Mod Podge over the entire
item. It will seal your glitter in and keep it from attaching itself to
everything and everyone in the area. Try
it and let me know what you think.
In the meantime – I’m going back to my craft room to make
more glittering creations. Have a craft
sale coming up and I think these sparkly beauties will be a hit!
Remember - there's only 76 days left til Christmas!
Dani
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