Last week I showed you the adorable Christmas Tree vinyl Shelley sent me and asked for suggestions on how I should use it.
Here’s how Shelley used it:
After thinking about it for a week, I finally decided that I really did like it framed.
I went to my stash and found an empty 8×10 frame.
But it wasn’t really that cute or very Christmas-y, so I decided to give it a makeover!
I gave it a good coat of spray paint primer and then finished it off with Krylon silver spray paint.
I still wanted a little more oomph though. What do you think of when you think of Christmas, the holidays, and decorating?
If you’re like me, you think
{GLITTER}
I headed to Michael’s and picked up some of the Martha Stewart glitter that *everyone* in blogland has been talking about.
This jar was about $5, but it’s going to last me quite awhile.
On a side note, I had a hard time finding the Martha Stewart glitter until I stumbled upon the Martha Stewart ISLE. Yes, she has an entire isle at Michael’s. And I was in heaven.
I took the ol’ Mod Podge…
…and painted it on in small sections.
Then I worked around the frame alternating between the glue and glitter.
I did the glittering on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper so that I could collect all the leftover glitter and pour it back into the jar when I was done.
After the frame was dry I stuck the vinyl to the glass.
I needed to choose what type of background the frame would have. While I was at Michael’s I picked up a few cute Christmas papers that might work behind the tree in the frame.
Honestly, I feel like all of them are too distracting, so in the end I chose white paper.
I love how it turned out. I love, love, LOVE the glitter frame!
It constantly sparkles as you stare at it. This glitter really was a great investment.
Thanks Shelley from Wonderfully Wordy for the vinyl. I adore it.
Happy Holidays, my friends!
Love, love love it.
Thanks for sharing,
Susie
It turned out beautifully! Love it with the glitter frame.
LOVE the sparkle! I think the white paper was the right choice — nice and simple and it showcases your cute tree. Great Job!
Emily
It’s beautiful!! I adore your glitter frame. I have a jar of her irridescent glitter and it’s lasted me well over a year now – Martha craft stuff is the bomb!! : ) Merry Christmas to you and yours!!
Aimee @ Justkiddingaroundatlanta
That glitter frame is PERFECT!! I love it!
Yup the sparkle frame is just the ticket!
Fer cute! I LOVE IT! Can I have one too? hehe
Lovely!
I know this is off topic, but where did you get those reindeer?? I NEED them!
Love the vinyl and the glitter is awesome!! I use German glass glitter…I love love that!! Really sparkles!!
Hugs
SueAnn
Love the glittered frame! and I love your deer too. This is one of my favorite of your crafts.
oh, and I looooooove the vinyl but I don’t think Santa is bringing me a silhouette for Christmas this year. 🙂
I love this! 🙂 So pretty with the glitter! And a good choice… so you can bring out the tree again, next year!
~Shelley
I am SERIOUSLY loving the glitter frame!! And I agree that the white background was the best choice. Just fabulous!
Very cute! I love Martha Stewart glitter.
Oh I love that vinyl tree but the glitter frame you made is the PERFECT way to display it. And so funny that you just discovered the Martha aisle at Michaels. I can just imagine your reaction when you did. I totally love her products.
Love the glitter!
I love the silver frame!!!
And I love those reindeer! Where did you get them?
The white was the right choice, but if I was going to pick a paper the first one that was silver/bluish was subdued enough to work. Great job on putting it together. Katharine