The birthday party is over {*big sigh of relief*} and was an absolute success in the eyes of my {now} seven year old. Stay tuned for all of the camping party details! Today, we had a great day celebrating Matthew’s birthday. I really do not know where the time goes and still can’t believe I have a seven year old. Happy birthday, my beautiful boy!
Now that the party is over, I can return to focusing on Christmas again. I have been itching to get going on some Christmas projects but they have all been on hold for the past week. I must say though, that I have been LOVING all the Christmas goodies out there! Some totally amazing stuff! Blogland is wonderful…
Now that Christmas is less than two weeks away, I am sticking to simpler projects. I brought out the glitter and got down to work. My first project was this glitter JOY art.
I have had this picture frame for a few years now and it has gone through numerous changes!
MATERIALS
- picture frame
- coordinating scrapbook paper (mine is from Stampin’ Up)
- glitter
- spray adhesive
- letters to fit frame. I cut mine from the Silhouette with quite thick cardstock so it would hold up well with the spray adhesive. They are approximately 3.5 x 5 inches.
TO DO
- Cut your letters out. {I used my silhouette but you could easily just print your letters on the computer and cut them out}. Working in small sections, spray on the adhesive and sprinkle glitter over top. Make sure you have a pan underneath to collect all the excess glitter! I let my letters dry and then did one more final spray of the adhesive to keep the glitter in place.
- Cut out 6 rectangles slightly larger than the picture frames using two coordinating papers. My photo frames each were 4×6.
- Glue on your letters {make sure you glue them all on the same patterned paper!} Add the paper to the frame alternating patterns. Ho Ho Ho would also work well in this type of frame but I liked the look of having some frames plain.
I am still planning on adding some kind of embellishment to the frame but, given the lack of time around here, I was happy to have something somewhat completed!
I have linked up with A Little Lovely, It’s So Very Cheri, I Heart Naptime, Sassy Sites, Support Blog for Moms of Boys, Under the Table and Dreaming, CRAFT, Me Making Do, Paper Issues, These Creative Juices, Tip Junkie, Skip to My Lou, Paisley Passions, Ain’t She Crazy, House of Hepworths, It’s Fun to Craft, Fingerprints on the Fridge, Chic on a Shoestring, Tatertots and Jello, Be Different Act Normal, Young and Crafty, Funky Junk, Embellishing Life, and Craft-O-Maniac.
Have a fabulous week!!
Hi! I found you over at Craft-o-maniac.I was so excited to see your project! I have a frame very similar that I actually had in my hands today wondering how I could use it! You have inspired me to give something similar a try. When I get it made and posted, I’ll link back to as my original inspiration. :-)I’m signing on as your newest follower. When you have a minute, please stop by my blog. I have a CSN giveaway going on til Friday night.
Hope you are staying warm!
Love that! Thanks for linking up to Mad Skills Mondays!
Hi! I am a new follower from today’s blog hop. I am looking forward to reading more of your blog. Come check out my new blog hop Thrifty Thursdays.
Johnnie
Hello again,
I’ve linked back to you as my inspiration for my “joyfull” frame.
Thank you for the inspirations!
Sharon
Such simple and cute decor! It turned out great!
Thanks for linking up to SS!
Hannah @ http://youngancrafty.blogspot.com/
Great idea!
I’ve been wanting to make a JOY sign, and this one is adorable!
So cute!
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http://gigglesglitzandglam.blogspot.com/2010/12/gifts-that-give-back-heart-strings.html
Another creative solution. I love it! Thanks for linking up again! 🙂
Love it! Thanks for linking up to another fun link to Thrilling Thursday @ Paisley Passions 🙂
CUTE!!! I hope you’ll come link it up today!!
http://embellishinglifeeveryday.blogspot.com/
I am going to feature this on Thrilling Thursday this week. Feel free to stop by and grab and “I Thrilled” featured button from my sidebar if you would like. Thanks for linking up! 🙂