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glass glitter milk bottles

Before I get into the project, I want to share that Miss Mustard Seed’s Glass Glitter (used in this project) is the Decor Steals daily “steal” today! They are offering Tiara Silver, Fallen Snow and 14 Karat. I’ve partnered with them for a long time, so it’s fun to see them carrying a product with my brand on it. As always, it’s offered at a discounted rate due to their savvy shopping skills, so this is a good time to buy… I’ve been browsing Pinterest a lot over the past few weeks and have been pleasantly surprised to find a lot of glitter projects and products out there. Hmmm…is glitter trending right now? Some of the glitter went a bit too far for me, but it was fun to see all of the ideas. I love glitter, but I prefer it in small doses…as an accent that adds a little sparkle.

July 15, 2014 43 Comments

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german glass glitter letters & giveaway

I have been making German glass glitter letters for years. See the old school watermark? I was so excited when I finally found German glass glitter and some great chipboard letters in amazing fonts. I made them for myself in the beginning and then started making them to sell in my retail space and it was a staple for several years. Great chipboard letters have become harder and harder to find, though. I am hoarding three sets of the original letters I used in the first picture, but otherwise, what I’ve found has been pretty run-of-the-mill. I thought I found some great ones, but when they arrived, they were different than what was pictured. Bummer! So, I’ve been looking for some alternatives and I found a good option… These plastic letters don’t come in the prettiest fonts, but they are simple, cute and already have magnets attached, so it saves some

July 9, 2014 1,101 Comments

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children's book bunting

We launched our line of MMS German Glass Glitter just before Lucketts and, in such a busy time, I didn’t get to announce it until after the fair. Now that I’ve had the chance to catch my breath and get back into a bit of a routine, I’m ready to start giving you some ideas for how you can use the glitter and showcase the different colors. Really, it’s simple. You can use it anywhere you want glitter, but I know some people like a bit more direction than that! Here’s what I came up with today… This project is a good example that a little glitter adds just that extra something and it doesn’t have to be reserved for froo-froo-sparkle-princess projects. I started with a tattered vintage children’s book. I love the old illustrations and the colors, but the book was in really rough shape with a lot of scribbling,

June 20, 2014 24 Comments

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Announcing – MMS German Glass Glitter

Today, I want to share some super exciting news! Some of you may have guessed this was coming some day, but it’s finally here. I am so proud to announce the launch of Miss Mustard Seed’s German Glass Glitter by Meyer Imports! I’ve been selling it for a while, but I’ve been bottling it myself, so I’ve only sold it in small quantities in my retail space and online. It was time to think bigger than buying canning jars at the grocery store and filling them in my basement. Literally! (Why do all of my plans involve me boxing up stuff in my basement?!) So, to get me out of my basement, I have partnered with Meyer Imports, who is going to distribute my custom blend of fine & course grits that makes, in my opinion, the perfect glitter. The coarse grit gives texture and the fine gives full glittery coverage. So, how do you use

June 1, 2014 33 Comments

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how to make glittery pine cones

This project is simple, but I was so happy with how beautiful and elegant these glittered pine cones turned out that I thought I would share a tutorial on how I made them. I bought these over-sized pine cones from Hobby Lobby, but you can use freebies collected from your yard or an obliging neighbor. Insert a small screw eye into the woody end of the pine cone. I just twisted it in with my fingers, but you can use a drill or a small nail to create a pilot hole, if necessary. I then applied some Elmer’s School Glue with a 1″ wash brush to the tips of the pine cone. (I have no idea what those things are called and I actually Googled “anatomy of a pine cone” and still couldn’t find the proper name.) For some crazy reason, I thought, “This must be what it’s

November 1, 2012 2 Comments

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Glitter Crown Tutorial

German Glass Glitter makes almost anything better. Well, except maybe not cheesecake. Yes. I can say with certainty that German Glass Glitter would not improve cheesecake one bit, but it makes a lot of cheap, plastic things look better. Take this crown… It started out as a $2.00 tiara from the birthday party section at Target. I want to use the crown as a decorative piece, something a little whimsical and sweet for the holidays, so I plucked off the combs, so it would sit flat. They pop off pretty easily. I then removed the purple jewels, again, just popping them off with my fingers. Your fingers can get pretty raw after repeating the jewel-popping and comb-plucking on four crowns, so I suppose gloves or pliers might be of use when doing a ton of these. Ah. It already looks better…

October 8, 2012 No Comments

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Pinwheel Tutorial

I posted these last week and was asked by several for a tutorial. I aim to please, so here it is! This tutorial is really from Mini Mustard Seed aka “Mini” aka Charlene. She’s my babysitter/nanny and helps me out with my business during busy seasons. She’s super crafty, so she makes most of my glitter letters and helped out a ton with the Christmas ornaments last year. She brought a paper folding book home from the library one day and we both immediately spotted the pinwheel. Sheet music…glitter…let’s mustardize these pinwheels. We’ve since made some out of vintage division flashcards, scrapbook paper and a vintage “Dick & Jane” book. (The Dick & Jane book ones are so cute, because of the soft colors.) Here’s how to make your own… Supply list: 5/16″ dowel rod paper scissors paper cutter (optional) Elmer’s glue 1/2″ artist brush hot glue gun and

April 16, 2012 1 Comment

I’m Marian, a painter, writer, and lover of all things creative. From art and antiques to home projects and everyday life, I share my journey in hopes of inspiring you to embrace your own creativity and make beauty in the spaces you live.

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