10.30.2012

Let's Get Spooky: Glittered Bunting DIY

All Hallow's Eve is near, so it's time to get spooky!

Now, although the instructions for this DIY are spooky-simple, the process is quite a labor of love...but definitely worth it, my little monsters!


Materials: Cardstock, string, scissors, glitter, Elmer's glue, hot glue gun, tray for catching excess glitter, soundtrack to The Nightmare Before Christmas


First, turn on your Jack-and-Sally music.

Then cut out your letters.  I cut my letters out free hand, but if you're looking for a specific font or don't feel comfortable cutting free hand, download a font you like and trace it onto your cardstock, then cut away!

Next, spread the Elmer's glue (I used my finger) across your first letter.  Be sure to spread thoroughly!  Sprinkle your glitter over the letter.  Shake off excess glitter into the tray (when you've completed the project, pour the excess glitter into its container).  Repeat for each letter.

You'll probably need to go back and touch up any spots that are lacking in the glitter department.  My advice is to use the same color paper as the glitter you're using--that way, if you ARE missing glitter in any spots, it's not obvious.

Finally, use your hot glue gun to attach string to the back of the letters.  Once dry, you are ready to display your masterpiece!


So, monster mashers, time to get

S P O O K Y ! 




Happy Haunting!

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