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CHRISTMAS SPARKLE!

December 10th, 2009 in member junk     
fellowjunker janis gurney, contributor
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I added some little knob feet to this old mirrored tray.
Very easy and very inexpensive Christmas fun!!
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What can I say.....I LOVE GLITTER!!!!!  Early this fall I went around to several thrift stores collecting a variety of inexpensive brass pieces that seem to be abundant wherever you go.....after giving them a coat of black spray paint, I brushed on decoupage medium and glittered away.  


Pattern or design used: My Own Design - janisgurney
posted in: member junk, seasonal, centerpiece, candle holder
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fellowjunker writes: Hi All,
I see some of you were wondering what type of glitter I used.....not sure what it was called, but it was just ordinary glitter from the craft store. A lot of people are in to the german glass glitter, but it tarnishes so for this project I just used ordinary glitter that you sprinkle on.
Hope this helps!
xojanis Posted: 11:49 am on January 25th
BeckyW writes: I'm also wondering what type of glitter was used. Did anyone find out? Posted: 11:02 am on January 13th
BijouBytheBay writes: Gorgeous, I love anything frou-frou-la and glittery!! Now I'm looking around to see what I can glitter-up. The dog better not sit still too long:) ~ Susan Posted: 8:54 pm on January 3rd
frstyfrolk writes: I adore it! What a fabulous glitter piece. Thanks for the how to do also! Smiles, cyndi Posted: 10:30 pm on December 18th
snowyowl writes: Love it - great idea for not so pretty junk you always find. I wonder how diamond dust will do or German Glimmer - both very shinny. German Glimmer is crushed glass and I think diamond dust too but they really sparkle and are a frostly white. Posted: 2:51 pm on December 16th
chezdoublewide writes: I love this! I get the biggest kick out of seeing something that I just happen to own transformed by some brilliant jms contributor. Get this - I have all three of these items! Both trays AND the candleholder! Of course, mine are langishing in cupboards or out in the junk shed, unadorned and forlorn. Now I finally know what to do with them - i think I'll go with pink glass glitter(still not tired of pink!) Thanks for the awesome idea. Posted: 6:55 pm on December 15th
Tiffany1478 writes: So pretty! I think sparkle makes everything better.
I have a few questions - what kind of glitter did you use? Just regular cheapo craft glitter or a higher end brand? And did you spray it afterwards with something to seal the glitter to keep it from flaking off? That's my main complaint with decor like this. I LOVE the look, but having 2 cats, I can't risk them ingesting glitter flakes. Do you know of anything that could "shalack" the final product and prevent the "glitter rain," as I call it :)
I love your creativity renewing spirit. Happy Holidays!
Posted: 12:47 pm on December 15th
racers7 writes: I love it! This is so festive! Your house must look amazing. Melody Posted: 10:57 am on December 15th
DumpsterDecorators writes: Great idea. A keeper for sure Posted: 10:41 pm on December 14th
JunqueMagnet writes: Fabulous!For Halloween I took a brass candleholder and painted it a matte gray.Added cobwebs and spooky bone candles.I thought about doing glitter but never got around to it.Your pieces look great and sent me off to the thrift store gathering up brass pieces over the weekend.Wish it would warm up so I could spray paint them all.Super job! Posted: 10:37 pm on December 14th
lifespassion writes: Great idea, Janis! Something I never would have thought of, but now that you did it for us, I'll have to give it a try. Inexpensive and glamorous - Wow! Happy Holidays! Posted: 10:27 pm on December 14th
shabbychick writes: Janis - I love glitter too! You've done a beautiful job with your thrifty finds - they look priceless!!

Thanks for sharing.

Kathy Posted: 11:08 pm on December 13th
theshabbyattic writes: you are now responsible for my new addiction to glitter. My husband just loves this, now that i've coated everything including the dog, and can't stop singing "Glitter and be Gay" all over the house. Posted: 2:09 pm on December 13th
Junk_Sophisticate writes: Brilliant idea Janis! Thanks for sharing how easy it is to bring glitz and glam into our home. Gorgeous and very doable!
Candy Posted: 7:42 am on December 13th
NDJunkGirl writes: Janis...these are so lovely! That candleabra is breathtaking! Andrea Posted: 7:15 pm on December 12th
chippingcharm writes: Wow Janis...this looks DREAMY!!! Laurel Posted: 8:38 pm on December 11th
Grasshopper22 writes: Sparkle me silver...you must of bought out the store supply of glitter!! How glamorous and beautiful...great job! Posted: 2:47 pm on December 11th
rachelrivniker writes: WOW !
It is so beautiful. Posted: 11:58 am on December 11th
JunkArchitect writes: Janis, what an absolutely beautiful way to turn something that you’re not too thrilled about into an elegant piece.

Jim
Posted: 9:29 am on December 11th
Aunt_B writes: I love, love, love this. The black base really makes it stand out! Don't you just love mod-podge or whatever brand you use. Useful in sooo many ways! Posted: 2:52 am on December 11th
DownHomeDIY writes: My 7 month old niece has an adorable shirt that says "Sparkle" which makes me smile. This post makes me very happy too. It is so Merry and Bright which just speaks to the season.
Love it.
~MB
Posted: 11:47 pm on December 10th
berton718 writes: What a GREAT idea!! I LOVE IT!!! Thanks for the inspiration!! Posted: 9:42 pm on December 10th
alicemom writes: Janis,
You know how much I love your style! I love love love covering up all the uglies with glitter!
smiles, alice Posted: 8:14 pm on December 10th
TrinketFarmer writes: I can appreciate this.

I kinda have a glitter problem. I like to send birthday packages filled with confetti, and the more glittery the better.

To this day, three years later, I am still finding glitter and small confetti from our wedding.

I think what you've done is absolutely beautiful. Posted: 3:00 pm on December 10th
georgiamoon writes: Oh girlfriend...you are gonna be vacuuming glitter up until next YEAR..and I don't mean January!!!! Well worth it though, what beautiful pieces you made out of these ordinary, hum-drum and oh so readily available brass thrift store finds. Very very clever and festive! Love all your ideas, Georgia Posted: 12:39 pm on December 10th
roadtriplouise writes: So festive! Great to add sparkle to the old brass and give it life. Posted: 12:07 pm on December 10th
greencolleen writes: janis omg how pretty festive i could go on and on ;). this really gives me ideas about transforming lots of ickie finishes.i have painted with glitter paint but never with this process. and your pics are the best Posted: 11:00 am on December 10th
RustyDiva writes: I'm a sparkle kind of gal Janis so I loved this the moment I saw it!!! I know it looks gorgeous in your gorgeous home. All your creations bring such peace to me ~ it's that spa like feel thing and with the rush of the holidays ~ I need some spa like feel! Thanks and beautiful job.

Kenda Posted: 10:38 am on December 10th
MakinItHappen writes: Oh, what fun! This makes me want to try it with different colors of base coats. Posted: 10:25 am on December 10th
grannijo writes: Janis!...WOW...such a neat transformation!...I love glitter and bling!..will be on the lookout for old brass items for next year...have a whole year to collect...lol..thanks for sharing!...sharon
p.s If I find some soon just might try it! Posted: 10:17 am on December 10th
monakent writes: Ooo la LA Janis!!! Once again, a most beautiful transformation. What started out as "oh, so boring," has risen to "what a glittering marvel." You have inspired us all to beautify to world, especially around the Holidays. BRAVO, for your talent....and for sharing it with us. gailmarie Posted: 10:02 am on December 10th
suewhitney writes: Oh, Janis....I'm with you on the glitter for Christmas. Great tip about the old brass pieces. You are so right about there being an abundance...on the cheap!! You've done another bang up job of showing people how you can take the mundane and make it sparkle and shine. Fabulous!!

Take care,
Sue Posted: 9:55 am on December 10th
itsnotjunk2me writes: WOW! What a transformation and perfect for Christmas decor! I'm not a fan of brass anymore and this is a great idea to change it up for the holidays (liking the basecoat of black). Love the sparkle and bling-would look great on a mantel with tiny light strings to reflect even more! ~judi ;) Posted: 8:57 am on December 10th
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