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Glitter Trees

Nov182010 posted by 77 Comments

Is your mantel or shelf in need of a little Christmas bling?
Well, in case you missed them recently on i heart nap time’s Crazy Christmas Crafter,
here are our
Glitter Trees
Here’s what you’ll need:
-3 styrofoam trees: sizes 15×5, 12×4, and 9×4
-3 small candlesticks (you can find these at just about any thrift store for about 50 cents)
-spray adhesive
-glue: Elmer’s glue for the glitter and a stronger glue like E6000 to glue the tree to the candlestick
-glitter in your favorite 3 colors (we found these awesome colors of glitter at hobby lobby)
-white spray paint
Here’s what you’ll need to do:
– give your tree a good coating of the spray adhesive. you can use the elmers glue for this part, but the spray adhesive covers better and gives a nice smooth finish, plus it’s a lot faster. leave the bottom of the tree undone, this will get glittered at the end.
– once you have your tree coated in glue, cover it completely with glitter. when all 3 trees have been glitterized set them aside to dry.
– next take your 3 candlesticks and give them a couple quick coats of white spray paint. then let those dry completely.
– now take your E6000 and glue the candlesticks to the trees. it’s best to let them sit overnight. (keep an eye on it though. on one of the trees the glue ate away some of the styrofoam and my tree tilted to the side. so just check on it for the first hour or so.)
–  when everything is completely dry, flip them over and cover the remaining part with glue and glitter. (we used the elmers glue for this part)
– then all you have left to do is decide where to put them!!
will you be glittering trees this year?
Jodie and Jen

Jodie and Jen

I'm Jen Sedillo, one of the bloggers behind Eighteen25. I love creating and crafting, reading good books, visiting new places and being with family!
Jodie and Jen
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Comments

  2. Hi!
    Love this idea too.
    You have so many great ideas.
    Have you thought about putting a search button on your blog. I don't have a ton of storage on my computer and I've seen ideas that I remember being here…but when I'm ready to do them…it takes me a while to find them again.

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  7. I have been drooling over these sine you posted them at I heart naptime. I will definitely be making some this year! The colors or so insanely me as well.

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  11. After this tutorial, definitely yes. Do you have any recommendations where to buy glitter online? HEre in Finland the colours to find are red, green, silver and gold. MAkes me cry.

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  14. I just got the supplies the other night! Im so excited to start them! Now its just a matter of setting aside some time. Thank you for the wonderdful idea!

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  19. I am agreeing with all these ladies that want you Christmas print! I NEED one please! I do love your glitter trees and I plan on making some very soon!

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  21. I have seen things like this before but never with a candle holder attached. It raises the craft to a whole new level…I need some. 🙂 I came here from a link but I'll be following your blog.

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  22. I made these just the other day from when I saw your guest post about it on another blog. love them!!! I will be blogging about them this weekend and I will put a link to your tutorial. thanks for the awesomness!
    Lauren

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  23. Ditto regarding the print…and yes I will be making glitter trees! I saw your previous post elsewhere on this and I have been going around and around on color. I have already purchased the cones, candle holders, but just can't decide on glitter! Such a lovely tutorial also.

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  25. Those are beautiful — especially next to the cute subway art. Love that you mounted them on the pedestals! I just might have to make some of these this year!

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  29. Oh my Gosh!! I love it!!!
    I have seen trees like this in home stores and wanted to buy them but couldn't justify the $$. Now I can have them without spending a ton of money!! WOO HOO! They look so pretty and I LOVE the subway art sign. was it made or purchased?

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  30. Ack, my daughter just asked me yesterday about the trees when I was showing her the subway art picture! I told her it looked like a glitter project and I could just envision the mess, but you don't make it look too bad. I wonder if I sprayed hairspray over it, if it would keep any glitter from falling off the trees, or maybe just a poly spray. I never thought you painted clear glass candlesticks with white spray paint! Great idea – I'm sure I'll have to try this project!

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  53. How can I get a copy of that print. I can't get the file to upload. I love it and have to have it for Christmas. Thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas.

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  64. Has anyone used another glue besides E6000 to connect the tree to the candle stick. I was reading the instructions on the back of the E6000 package and it says "do not use on styrofoam"…that scares me! My trees turned out so good and I am worried I am going to mess them up with that glue. Help!

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  66. Such a cute idea! I've been on the hunt for topiaries and I think these are the cutest yet!! Would you mind telling me where you got them? OR…you probably made them! Would you let me know where you got the pots and the pretty leafy green stuff? Thank you so much! Absolutely love your blog!!
    Summer (lovingsummer80@gmail.com)

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  76. I can’t wait to try this but I think I’ll add a final step of a adding a coat of clear spray paint to keep the glitter adhered to the tree.

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