Showing posts with label glitter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label glitter. Show all posts

Saturday, April 22, 2017

DIY Glitter Gems Magnets

DIY Glitter Gems Magnets




Im making a treasure box for my son, and I wanted to make my own gem treasures to decorate the box with and put inside as a surprise. As it turns out, these glitter gems also make great magnets. This is the post that I found for inspiration. 

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Heres what you need for this project:
  • Glitter - For the large gems I used Martha Stewart Hexagonal Glitter, which I loved! For the smaller gems I used Recollections Extra Fine Glitter. 
  • Large and small glass stones, rounded on one side and flat on the other. I bought mine at the craft store.  
  • E6000 glue (if you are doing this project with children, I recommend using another glue). 
  • Mod Podge or other sealant
  • Foam brush - I use these brushes for everything!
  • Scrapbook paper
  • Magnets (optional) - make sure you choose a magnet thats strong since the gems can be heavy. 

Steps for making glitter gems & magnets:
  1. Cover the flat side of a gem with E6000 glue. I used a foam brush to apply. 
  2. Dip the flat side of the gem that you just covered in glue into the glitter. 
  3. Let dry. I waited several hours. 
  4. Apply a layer of Mod Podge over the glitter to seal it into place. 
  5. For the large gems I also Mod Podged a piece of scrapbook paper to the back. I wanted to make sure they were play-friendly since they are going into the treasure box Im making Jake. 
  6. To turn the gems into magnets, use your E6000 glue and apply a strong magnet. 

I might have to make another set of these gems because I think they would look great glued to this wood frame. Perfect for my art room.


My new motto after this project is "when in doubt, just add glitter."


If you like glitter gems, check out the Alphabet Gems tutorial I did as a guest post for Housing a Forest. 

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Sunday, April 2, 2017

DIY Glitter Magnets

DIY Glitter Magnets


So, Ive been on a bit of a glitter kick lately and no glitter phase is complete without an awesome set of sparkly magnets for the front of the refrigerator.





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I used spray glue and three colors of glitter. That blue Martha Stewart glitter is the best. I have to constantly remind myself that I share a house with HeyMatthew because I could totally get carried away with spray glue and sparkles.







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All you do is spray....






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sprinkle....(sorry I glittered all over your obituary, James McKnight)






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and put them on the fridge. I love them!!



As far as DIYs tutorials go- this one is pretty lame. I mean, I know all of you guys could figure out how to glue glitter to a magnet but whatever... its fun. Do it. Jb

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Sunday, February 5, 2017

DIY Glitter Pins Chalk Chevron Classroom Management Pack

DIY Glitter Pins Chalk Chevron Classroom Management Pack



Okay so I love glitter!  I am always trying to find different ways to incorporate it into the classroom.  I think I have come up with a fabulous idea too!!  I hang up my students work in a string that goes across the room.  I use clothespins to hold it up.  But they are womp womp BORING.  I though itd be easy to make my own and it is!!  Here is what you need!





*mini clothespins
*glue
*glitter
*sponge brush
*paper to use for scrap

You can grab all these inexpensive materials at Michaels!  What I love about Michaels is that they always have a coupon and they have teacher discounts as well!  I love seeing my total and then giving a coupon along with my teachers discount.  It goes down A LOT!


*Now first take the scrap paper and dump some glue, then some glitter on separate piles like so




*take the sponge and dab it with some glue
*then dump the clothespin (glue side down) into the glue





*continue until you are finished with all the clothepins.  
*let it dry for at least half hour

Look how cute they turned out to be!




Heres a close up





You can even individialize it.  I created cute numbers from1-20 and plan on gluing it at the tip of the pin to individualize it.  This way my students know where they are going for centers or what job they have etc.  You will see more pics in a sec.

I am so excited to use this.  

In fact I use these glitter pins in my newest and amazing Classroom Management Bundle !  





Its here!!!!  Its finally here.  I am so happy to actually be sharing this with you.  It took me forever because every  time I thought I was done, I kept thinking of more things to add!




This is just a glimpse of whats included!  

Look what else I was able to create with my new apps on my phone!


I uploaded an app called Your Moments which let me create all of these neat pictures.  Here are some more!! 
If you notice in the pic below what I did with my glitter clothespins!  I printed out numbers from 1-30.  I plan on giving me students numbers at the beginning of the year.  These numbers will be with them for the rest of the school year.  So when I change jobs, centers, behavior etc., I will clip it with their numbers.  All they have to do is follow their numbers and they are all set! 
It doesnt hurt that its too darn cute to look at either.



and one more!! =)  




Excuse my camera.  I was shooting in a poor light area. 






Okay let me explain my hand sanitizer before you think I made a mistake.  I dont like germs, AT ALL.  Every year when we start school, I am refreshed, nice and clean with a mani and pedi in hand. My immune system..well its at its best. However my students come back to school and with their sneezing and coughing like little boys and girls do, tests my immune system and I usually get sick by the first month of school.  Has been happening every year. I try my best to avoid it but ehh I cant.  My hand sanitizer student tries their best from getting others sick!  He/She walks around before and after lunch and snack and gives everyone a shot of the sanitizer or shall I say "hanitizer" according to my students.  Its a great way to keep the germies away!



You can check out more by clicking HERE

This bundle is just what I need and maybe what you need to set up your classroom.  I am obsessed with chevron and chalkboard and love this theme!  Its so bright and colorful, I hope it catches the attention of my little ones!




This bundle includes 113 pages of:

*Days of the week

*Months

*Name that Shape
*Seasons
*Mystery Walker 
*Classroom Jobs
*Hand Signals
*Birthdays
*How Do You Get Home?
*What’s the Date?
*Behavior Clip Chart
*ABC Word Wall
*Center Stations
*Table Numbers



Id love to hear what you think about this.  I usually like to give my newest products away!  I am trying something different tho tonight  

If you drop by my Instagram,follow me and then leave a comment with what name you follow me under you will have a chance to win this bundle ! Or if you dont have  instagram,  drop by and like my Facebook Page. You def want to be a fan.  I have a few flash freebies coming this week only on facebook.
 I will pick 2 lucky winners tonight....okay tomorrow! 

I also have a very cute Grandparents Craftivity coming your way this week.  
=)


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