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Thursday, November 3, 2011

DIY: Sparkly Bulletin

I bought this bulletin board so that I can have a place to put all my loose papers- you know, trying to organize myself over here...and I wanted to add a little COLOR to it. I am WAY into glitter lately (remember my nails?). So I figured what better way to spruce things up then with glitter?!
All you need is: a bulletin board, some glue, a paint brush, mod podge, and glitter!
This is my lampshade I have in my office (a great TJ Max find) I added a string of beads on the bottom of it and so I chose to match the glitter to the pink beads...to tie it all in. 
 1. Just paint on a nice thin layer of glue....
 2. Put some paper underneath and on top to catch all the fallen glitter...I did this in sections and simply moved the paper as I went.
 3. Then once I was done with sprinkling...out came the Mod Podge to seal the deal!
 4. I got a bigger brush and gently painted it on top of the glitter just so that the glitter had a nice top coat so it wouldn't fall off...(don't mind my claw hand ha)

 5. Then...(i am a bit of a perfectionist, don't hate me...) I went around with tape and got all the excess sparkles off the board.
 
 6. Added some push pins (these are earrings of mine that don't have matches to them...they make PERFECT push pins)
 7. Lastly, hang it up for all to admire. Just gives it a nice touch don't you think?
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24 comments:

  1. lamb and blondeNovember 3, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    It looks so pretty and sparkly!

    One idea (I'm a perfectionist, too, so I totally know what you mean about the loose glitter!) would be to use blue painter's tape, on the inside edge of the bulletin board, before applying the glue and glitter. Then peel the tape off, when the glue is dry.

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  2. SarahNovember 3, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    I love this!!! It adds so much flare and its so easy!!!


    -Sarah
    http://agirlintransit.blogspot.com

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  3. DevinNovember 3, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    So fun! What a great idea! :)

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  4. AnonymousNovember 3, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    This is great. I just so happen to have a board like this I was going to put in my daughters room. Can I ask though...how many bottles of glitter did you go through?

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  5. CandiceNovember 3, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    What a great idea! I am totally obsessed with all things glittery lately, and this needs to happen in my room..love it! :)

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  6. Jessie ThetfordNovember 3, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Using the mismatched earrings for push pins is SUCH a cool idea! I never would have thought of that! :D LOVE IT!

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  7. AnonymousNovember 3, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    ooh I'm a fan! Looks amazing!

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  8. AnonymousNovember 3, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    love love this!
    xo emily

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  9. sherri lynnNovember 3, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Love this idea! I've been into glitter lately too - Martha's glitter is the best :) I also like the idea of using mismatched earrings as push pins!

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  10. LeslieNovember 3, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    What a cute cute idea! I love this! Thanks for sharing!

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  11. RachelNovember 3, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Love the earrings as push pins!!

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  12. michael. mindy. dane.November 3, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    i love it! love all things sparkly. very cute!

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  13. ShelbyNovember 3, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Adorable idea! Very cute!

    --Shelby

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  14. UnknownNovember 3, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Pod podge! Very clever, possibly alien technology.

    Lovely project.

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  15. Neris / Fashion FractionsNovember 3, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    such a great idea! turned out great :)

    xoxo,

    Fashion Fractions

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  16. meawhitbrownNovember 3, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    This is amazing. Love it!

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  17. Aly DebbasNovember 3, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    I'm redoing my office space this month and this post could not have come at a better time! ooo have I been eyeing up those glittery martha stewart jars in my Michael's and now I know how I will use them. Thanks doll!! xo

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  18. Astari Dhia N.November 4, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    nice!:D

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  19. UnknownNovember 4, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Smart thinking! I really want all that glitter... Where did you find it?!

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  20. AnonymousNovember 4, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Great idea! And these earrings... :) Cute!

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  21. L!$@November 4, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Awesome board. I really need to do something like this :D Inspiration is always plentiful here!!

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  22. JW | PEONYNovember 7, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    old earrings as push pins!? GENIUS

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  23. UnknownNovember 9, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    What a fantastic idea! I can hardly wait to do this with my cork board. Thank you for sharing it.

    Check out my new blog: http://theseamandfold.blogspot.com

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  24. The Single NesterDecember 5, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    I love me some sparkly Martha glitter. I never would've thought to seal it with ModPodge!

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