In case you missed these glitter houses I shared at Positively Splendid, I’m posting them again here. Have a great weekend!
Two years ago, I saw some amazing glitter houses made by Rhonna Farrer. I immediately bought all the supplies and have been holding on to my stash until now. Although I intended to do this project way back then, I never found the time with all the other holiday projects I was trying to get done. When Amy asked for holiday projects nice and early, I knew this would be the perfect opportunity to tackle this glitter bonanza.
The paper mache nesting houses came in a set of three and I ordered them online from Hobby Lobby, but I’m sure those of you who are lucky enough to have Hobby Lobby in your area, can pick them up locally. This is basically a go crazy kind of craft with no special instructions or rules. It’s the perfect crafty project for your soul.
The supplies I used include:
acrylic paints
spray paint
Mod Podge
glitter
more glitter
scrapbook paper for the mini banners
jewel brads
pre-made diecuts
iridescent pipe cleaners
fake snow
bead strings
vintage sheet music
To start, I painted all the pieces using either acrylic paint or spray paint. Both worked fine; spray paint was easier, of course. On the larger house, I worked in small sections to apply a layer of Mod Podge and then glitter. For the smaller house, I cut pieces of vintage sheet music to fit each side of the house and glued them on with Mod Podge. Once they were dry, I cut an X in each window, applied a little more glue, and folded the paper to the inside of each window frame. Then, I covered the whole house with another coat of Mod Podge.
Once you have your base pieces painted and glittered or decoupaged, it’s time to decorate. I strung up beads, a dollar store necklace, and a little pennant banner (I cut triangles and sewed them together). I added tiny pinwheels, some pre-made diecuts, and shiny pipe cleaners. I attached everything using hot glue and then finished the houses off with some “snow” along the roof edges and around the bottoms. I spread a bit of glue, snow, and glitter on some little trees, too, to add to the scene. I wanted to keep the colors bright and non-traditional so that I can set up the little village in our girls’ playroom. I think it’s just perfect!
Comments & Reviews
Anonymous says
Love it! I’ve been wanting to make these. Off to HobbyLobby tomorrow!
Also…I love the white tree behind the houses! Where did you get it? May I ask?
Jen e.
krochet4kids says
Oh you are amazing! This is something I have always wanted to do! Thank you!
bingo card says
I love them all.
All sharing stunning.You have great job.Keep it up.
Thanks for sharing.
printable bingo
Lanie says
Sometimes, I’m shocked that I actually know the person that does all of these awesome crafts! I must have crafty in my bloodline somewhere! xo
You seriously need your own tv show.
Brie says
OMG! omg! I love this so much! I think I’m going to have to try this. Also, I going to glitter spray paint pine cones for Christmas time! 🙂 That’d be a great addition to your glitter houses too!! :)New follower! Love your blog!!Brie @ BreezyPinkDaisies
swellcupcake.com says
How cute are those houses! I am going to try to make these and post them on my blog this winter! http://www.swellcupcake.com Thanks for sharing!
Shari @For the Little Doll In Your Life says
LOVE the music one.
The Davis Family says
Stef! You know Hobby Lobby is opening in Roseville, right?!? Monday!
Jenny@daysofchalkandchocolate says
I pinned these for good measure. I want to remember these at Christmas time!
Jenny@daysofchalkandchocolate says
OMG you are seriously amazing. These are fantastic. I am in love with your blog and your ideas!
KJ@letsgoflyakite says
I love these houses. Sadly, we do not have Hobby Lobby in Canada. Hopefully, I will be able to find a similar type house at Michaels. I really want to make a sheet music one!
birdie blue says
sparkly perfection.
xo
molly
A Cozy Cottage in the City says
Wow, wow, wow!!! Love, love, LOVE!!! Thanks for the inspiration!!! I have to try this sometime….now if only I could find the time!!! 🙁
XOXO’s,
Jessie
Shannon says
Love this – what a fun idea! When I lived in Colorado we actually had two – yes, two! – Hobby Lobbys in our town. Now the closest one to me is about an hour away…Still, it is worth the drive when I go.
I usually make gingerbread houses with my boys at Christmastime and then throw them away after Christmas and think “what a waste.” I’d be able to date these and keep them…love it.
Thank you for sharing!
~Shannon
P.S. Displaying them on cake stands is just brilliant. Fun!