The dollar store is one of my favorite places to pick up inexpensive seasonal crafting items.  A perennial favorite across all seasons is their glitter table scatter. Over on Creative Green Living, I show you how to take some wired burlap ribbon and combine it with Valentine table scatter to make a cute bunting perfect for a mantle, door, or mirror.  [how to make an easy burlap and glitter valentine heart banner]

Project estimate:

• burlap ribbon, $1
• Glitter heart table scatter, $1 and up
• Scissors, on hand
• Jute twine, on hand or $1 and up
• Hot glue gun & glue, on hand

Total: $3 and up

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Um, it’s almost 2016? Yikes, that certainly snuck up on me quick! Luckily there is still plenty of time this week to make some cute and festive accessories for ringing in the new year, like these glittery headbands from Sarah Hearts. Whip up one for yourself, or go assembly-line-style and make up a whole batch for your entire crew! [how to make glittery New Year’s headbands]

Project estimate:

• Printable 2016 template, free
• Headbands, $1 and up
• Streamers, on hand or $1
• Paper, on hand
• Glue, on hand
• Glitter, on hand or $1

Total: $1 and up

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It’s no secret that we love novelty silicone ice cube trays.  They come in a ton of fun shapes and are really great tools for crafting!  Sara at Tell, Love and Party came up with yet another great idea for them: custom push pins!  She used a flamingo ice cube tray for hers, but with so many different shapes of ice cube trays out there these days, there are a ton of other possibilities too.  Do you have a favorite ice cube tray shape?  [how to make novelty push pins]

Project estimate:

• Novelty silicone ice cube tray, on hand or $1 and up
• Push pins, on hand or $1
• Hot glue, on hand
• Paint, on hand
• Glitter (optional), on hand or $1

Total:  Free and up!

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With back-to-school looming in the not-so-far-off future, it’s time to start thinking once again about teacher gifts!  These cute, glittery mason jars from Crystal at A Pumpkin & A Princess are a fun, practical project that will look fabulous displayed on your favorite teacher’s desk.  We’re especially fond of the pencil-themed jar, cleverly designed with the addition of a few stickers to give it the No. 2 detail.  [how to make back-to-school glitter mason jars]

Project estimate:

• Mason jar, on hand or $1
• Glue, on hand or $1 and up
• Glitter, on hand or $1 and up
• Paint, on hand or $1 and up

Total: Free and up!

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I bet when you see a bag of plastic bugs at the dollar store, “pretty” isn’t one of the first words to come to mind.  That is, unless you are Heather!  She elevated a plastic bee with a sparkly makeover, turning it into a trendy necklace.  After you watch this video, you will want to figure out what other ways you can turn blingy bugs into fabulous jewelry!

Project estimate:

• Plastic bugs, $1
• Nail polish, on hand or $1
• Glitter, on hand or $1
• Mod Podge, on hand
• Jump rings, on hand
• Chain, on hand or $1 and up

Total:  $1 and up

Paint the bee with nail polish.

Sprinkle glitter over the nail polish.

Paint over the glitter with Mod Podge and let dry.

Punch holes in the wings with a small hole punch.

Attach the bee to a chain using jump rings.

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Have you seen the adorable little bottles of nail art glitter at Dollar Tree?  They have loops on the tops that make them just beg to be turned into necklaces!  This is a great craft for kids, tweens, and teens, and would be a great activity for a birthday party or sleepover.

Project estimate:

• Bottled nail art glitter, $1
• Elastic cord, on hand or $1
• Glue (optional), on hand

Total:  $1 and up

Cut a length of colored elastic cord.

Thread the cord through the top of a mini bottle of nail art glitter.

Tie a knot in the cord to secure.

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Project estimate

• Handled mason jar mugs, on hand or $1 and up
• Heart shaped window clings, $1
• Dishwasher Safe Mod Podge, $7 and up
• Glitter, on hand or $1 and up
• Paint brushes, on hand

Total: $8 and up!

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I’ve been a Duck Tape fan for a long time, so I’ve always loved their selections, but some of their new products are really taking things to a whole ‘nother level!  My favorite of the newest additions to their line is definitely their glitter tape.

That’s right, rolls of glittery goodness.  Glitter that doesn’t shed, and that you can add quickly and easily to anything that you can tape.  Are you sold on this idea yet?  If not, you certainly will be by the time you’ve seen this fabulous jewelry project!  Watch the video to see how to make your own glitter tape necklace, or keep scrolling for written directions.

Project estimate:

• Glitter Duck Tape, about $6 and up
• Memory tile game, $1
• Sharpie, on hand or $1
• Glue, on hand
• Mod Podge Dimensional Magic, about $3
• Jewelry findings, on hand or $1 and up
• Chain, on hand or $1 and up

Total: about $9 and up

Start by punching out a pair of the memory game tiles.  Carefully use a Sharpie to make the outside edges of each tile black; also color a little bit around the edges on the printed side of the tile, so that when you eventually sandwich the two parts together you will not have any glimpses of that surface noticeably showing.  Be careful not to get any marker on the back (blank) side of each tile.

Apply a piece of glitter tape to the blank side of each tile.  Use scissors or a craft knife to trim away the excess.

Add a thin strip of glitter tape in another color diagonally across one of the tiles.  Embellish further with a strip of lace tape.  Again, trim the excess from around the edges.

Glue the two tiles together with the taped sides facing out.  If desired, you can sandwich thin items like the string of a tassel or small jewelry findings in between the tiles.

Apply a dime-sized amount of Mod Podge Dimensional Magic to the front of the pendant and allow to dry.  Flip the pendant over and repeat on the other side.  Also brush some around the outside edges.  This will seal all of the tape together, as well as give the pendant extra sheen.

Add other embellishments as desired.  Then add a bail to the pendant (if you have not already added a way to hang it) and attach it to a chain.  Your necklace is complete and ready to wear – and to make a big, sparkly statement!

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This week, Heather’s trip to Dollar Tree was fueled by GLITTER!  (Okay, not all glitter, but she definitely did bring home lots of sparkle!)  See what she got and what she plans to do with all of her finds in the video above – or keep scrolling to see pictures of her purchases.

Fine Glitter

Mini Salt and Pepper Shakers

Santa Beard Pops

Glitter Confetti Table Scatter

Toy Dinosaurs, Plastic Plates

Stocking Caps

Gloves

Fleece Scarves

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Back when I had a crafty biz, I chose the name Glue and Glitter. It was a nod to my crafty roots and those hoakey glitter paintings that you’d do as a kid. When I stopped selling my crafts, I kept the name, because it just brings up so many good, nostalgic feelings for me. I love how glitter looks in kid craft projects, but glitter doesn’t have to be just for kid crafts! Here are 10 grown-up ways to get your glitter on.

1. Glitter Watch – Make a Kate Spade-inspired glitter watch with chunky glitter and lots of glue.

2. Glitter Mason Jars – Sparkly centerpieces are lovely on the holiday table, and they’re simple to make with just glitter, Mod Podge and masking tape.

3. Glitter Shades – Turn a boring pair of sunglasses into something festive.

4. Glitter Dipped Candles – Spice up a boring glass votive holder with the power of glitter!

5. Glitter Shoes – Turn plain pumps into fashion-forward shoes that sparkle.

6. Glitter Beauty Supplies – Why would your brush your hair or apply makeup with tools that *aren’t* coated in glitter?

7. Glitter Table – Make a glitter-encrusted table that will stand up to everyday use.

8. Glitter-Dipped Mugs – These sparkly mugs would make a great holiday gift, and they’re dishwasher safe, too!

9. Disco Lantern – This is billed as a Halloween craft, but you can make this a year-round piece of glitter home decor using glitter that coordinates with your home!

10. Glitter Tights – You have to work quickly to stick glitter to tights without sticking the tights to themselves, but the results are so worth it!

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