December 14, 2010

DIY Project {sparkle ornaments}

I recently needed a last minute ornament for an ornament exchange I attended, so I whipped up one of these at midnight the night before the party! It was so well received I figured I would share with you how to make one yourself. It is so easy, and the results are quite sparkle fabulous! You will need: 1.a shot glass or  a bottle with a small opening  2.glue (preferrably Gem-Tac)  3.Small rhinestones (preferably swarvoski crystals)  4.toothpicks...READ MORE

January 13, 2009

Swarovski Ornament DIY

Wendy, Emily's mother and daughter of Mary Wiley, is one of the most talented women I know. Not only does she do wedding flowers, make jewelry, and sew up a storm, but she also makes the most gorgeous ornaments. Her entire christmas tree is covered in these handmade ornaments and it is really quite breathtaking. I thought it would be a fun post for those of you feeling crafty. If you are lucky enough to grab up glass ornaments like these at after...READ MORE