Friday, July 1, 2011
{DIY Project...} On Sparkle
I have a thing for sparkle! If it sparkles, I’m a fan! A few years ago, my hubby sent me to Ashland Springs Hotel with a few girlfriends to celebrate my birthday with a sleepover. I made goodie bags for my friends and used simple embellishments from the scrapbook aisle to decorate these cute little juice glasses with a monogram initial and a pink stone. I was hooked on how cute it looked.
I started making Bling Mugs out of my desire to inject some sparkle into my very routine and unglamorous life. Gluing Swarovski crystals is a process I’ve gotten down to a science now, but it takes time and the inhalation of some noxious and messy industrial glue, which I would not recommend for a girl’s night or mother/daughter activity.
Pictured above is the project my daughter and I did together at a Chocolate Festival getaway in the spring. It’s an easy, quick and very gratifying project! It also didn’t cost more than $7!
1. I picked up cute acrylic tumblers and some stones (just fancy scrapbook stickers like the ones above) from Target and, washed them, and packed them in my bag to surprise her with a craft. She loves doing anything creative.
2. I laid out our sticker choices-two sizes-and we decorated while we talked. She made one big star shape and I dispersed my stones around the cup’s design. That’s pretty much it; you just have to hand wash these versions.
For a variation (and gifts) your older kids can make for loved ones…buy some “rhinestone” snowflakes, hearts, or flowers and put them right onto a cute glass or cup they picked out. If it’s for Christmas, they can also put a few packets of yummy cocoa, mochas, or chai tea and wrap it up for a special, easy gift for grandparents. In summer or spring time, use the flower type and they can pop in some flower seed packets.
Making something with your kids is a fun way to spend time and create memories, which last far longer than the art itself.If you’re having girlfriends over for wine or coffee and dessert, just grab some inexpensive glasses, water goblets, or ceramic mugs and create masterpieces while you catch up.
My daughter, Anneliese, and I such a great night! This inexpensive little souvenir, which sits on my bathroom counter for water, reminds me every day of the wonderful memories we made together in those rare 24 hours alone. Of course, we did buy a little chocolate, too!
You can follow Jami's special brand of chaos on her blog "Moms Flight School", where she uses the written word as a cathartic process for trying to one day let go of her "babies". OR Find her company BLING MUGS on facebook!
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