Hi All!
So sorry for the quiet week on the blog. I’ve been super busy (in a good way!). I am somewhat back to my regular schedule and wanted to post this super easy how-to project. Keep in mind, this works great with mini pumpkins, leaves, funky gourdes or really just about anything. The trick is to use a LIGHT COATING of SPRAY ADHESIVE (NOT white or paste glue) and SUPERFINE GLITTER (not the chunky glitter that kids use). Seriously folks, I can’t say it enough – a LIGHT coating of adhesive or you’ll surely wind up with a mess. Remember to spray outside. It’s super smelly and super-er sticky.

Step one: gather up your spray adhesive, newspaper, glitter and whatever it is you’re glittering. Pour glitter into a large ziplock bag.

Step two: Spray pinecones with a light coating of spray adhesive using the newspaper to protect the surface below. Seriously, the concrete will be sticky forever if you don’t protect it. Make sure you cover all sides of your object.

Step Three: Place pine cones in ziplock bag, zip it up and shake!

Voila! Done and oh so pretty! 

The glittering technique is super easy (I love you, Martha Stewart).

1. Spray a mini pumpkin (a real one, not an artificial one) with spray adhesive.

2. Sprinkle with ultrafine glitter.

3. Enjoy having glitter all over your hair, body and studio for the next month.

These sparkly little orbs take only minutes to create. I was able to spray and glitter these three pumpkins in less than ten minutes. (The tags…a different story. Why must I layer everything?)

Unfortunately, I could not take a pic of me actually glittering the pumpkins since I do not have four hands and do not trust my husband with anything more advanced than the disposable camera he bought 6 years ago. The Martha Stewart ultrafine glitter works spectacularly well. (again, I love you, Martha).

I highly recommend using spray adhesive since it’s so quick and easy. Unlike     the white glue, it isn’t thick and doesn’t interfere with the natural ridges in the pumpkin. If you absolutely must use the white stuff, water it down a lot. Trust me, the glitter will still stick.