These glitter paper lanterns can be made in a pinch and are great if you’re on a budget this holiday season. You can still have a stylish New Year’s party without spending too much! Paper lanterns can be bought virtually anywhere. Try your local party shop, Ikea, or dollar store. Glitter and Mod Podge can be found at any craft store, and that’s all you need for this easy project!

Supplies:

– Paper lantern

– Spray glue or Mod Podge and a brush

– Glitter

– Drop cloth or newspaper to contain glitter

Step #1:

Follow the directions on the package of the lantern. Insert the light bulb and form it into a sphere shape.

Step #2:

Spray the glue (or paint on Mod Podge) in patches and immediately sprinkle with glitter. Allow excess glitter to drip onto your cloth or newspaper.

Step #3:

Cover the entire lantern with glitter and allow to dry. If the lantern is not covered enough, go over it with another layer of glitter. If you notice any glitter flaking off even after the glue is dry, you can spray the lantern with hairspray or clear spray paint.

Photos: Oh Happy Day.

Glitter and Christmas go hand-in-hand, which is why we adore these snowflakes! They’re made of hot glue and brushed with Mod Podge and glitter. Make a set to hang on your Christmas tree, or make a garland out of them. Keep reading for the tutorial!

Supplies:

1) Hot glue gun and glue sticks

2) Wax paper

3) Dish soap

4) Ornament template

5) Glitter

6) Mod Podge

7) Small paint brush

8) String or wire

Step #1:

Search google for snowflake templates and print them out. Use an image with simple lines.

Step #2:

Set your wax paper over the image. Mix a small amount of dish soap with a little bit of water and spread it over the wax paper. Trace the image with the hot glue.

Step #3:

Wait for the hot glue to dry, then peel off the snowflake. Gently wash the ornament with a little bit of water to remove the dish soap.

Step #4:

Cover your snowflake with Mod Podge using a small brush.

Step #5:

Cover the snowflake with glitter.

Step #6:

Add a hanger to your snowflake by making a loop out of wire and glue it to the back of the snowflake. Wait for the glue to dry and hang up your ornament!

Photos and idea: By Stephanie Lynn.

The holiday season is coming up fast, and that means getting our home ready! With all the responsibilities we have during this busy time, sometimes there isn’t enough time in the day to get our home into the holiday season. These ornaments are easy to make, and require little time to put together. You can hang them on your tree, place them on a pretty tray for your dining table, or fill up a glass vase with them. They’re Pottery Barn knock-offs, but we think they look much better than the real thing! Keep reading for the tutorial!

Supplies:

1) Pinecones of various sizes

2) Glitter in the color of your choice

3) Crystal color filler

4) Spray adhesive

5) Hot glue gun and glue sticks

Step 1:

Spray your pinecones with spray adhesive and sprinkle glitter over them. Turn the pinecones so that the glitter gets into all the crevices.

Step 2:

Take a pinch of color fill and sprinkle it over the pinecones.

Step 3:

Allow the pinecones to dry completely.

Step 4:

To turn the pinecones into ornaments, use your hot glue to attach a piece of jute twine in a loop to the pinecone. You can attach it to either the bottom or the top.

Photos and idea: Blissfully Ever After.