DIY: Cheap Glittered Reindeer
I love glittered reindeer, but at $17 dollars each, they fall into the category of Christmas decorations I somehow never get around to actually buying. Thanks to a genius tip from my neighbor Stephanie, I bought two toy reindeer at Michaels ($4) and with some Aleen’s Tacky Glue ($1.59) + a small sponge brush (.59 cents) + some Martha Stewart silver glitter ($5) + some dried moss, I created a mini winter wonderland in under 10 minutes. The display case is vintage and a total ebay folly — I got into a bidding war last year and spent much more than I had planned ($70 bucks!). I’m glad to finally have found a use for it. Anyway, I use the search term “antique glass front box” and you can find similar ones here. I particularly like this one (currently $62).
December 8th, 2009 14:12
oh my goodness, fantastic! can’t wait to see these in person!!!
December 8th, 2009 16:01
This is such an inspired idea! I’m off to buy some small plastic animals and glitter on ebay!
(PS – $75 dollars is bargain if you ask me – love the little cabinet)
December 8th, 2009 16:38
Amazing! I love this.
December 8th, 2009 17:40
I LOVE this! Great job.
December 8th, 2009 18:14
They came out really great – welcome to the world of glitter!
December 10th, 2009 14:00
LOVE this idea! I’m totally saving it for next year!
December 10th, 2009 16:17
ah i loooooove your mirror! i’ve been looking for one just like it but i can’t find one anywhere
December 10th, 2009 17:18
what a great idea
December 11th, 2009 15:24
Very cute!! I love them!
December 11th, 2009 15:24
You are so crafty! That is darling…I can’t wait to see it in person!! xx
December 11th, 2009 18:11
I couldn’t find the reindeer at Michael’s I am poised with glitter, glue, moss and a cute tray. What section was it in? Love the idea!
December 11th, 2009 18:25
hi! in the Micheals in nyc, they are hanging on the end of an aisle…just ask for the toy animals .. they have tons of different ones! good luck!
December 11th, 2009 20:24
Abbey- You are too clever! I love these.
December 11th, 2009 20:42
how perfectly fun! adore these + the entire display — so crafty!
December 11th, 2009 20:56
THIS is why I stalk design blogs! Because I’d NEVER think to do that myself…I’d just sit here pining away for expensive glittered deer.
December 11th, 2009 23:51
What a GREAT idea!!! I want to go to Michaels now!
December 12th, 2009 15:53
this is the most perfect gift for my niece whose only request to santa was a glittery ball she saw at old navy
she would totally dig these reindeer!
December 13th, 2009 12:03
This is great. I love the big silver reindeer at Pottery Barn but they’re ridiculously overpriced.
December 14th, 2009 03:00
Anything glittery is simply fun! Your blog is full of creativity, great finds, and inspiration. I’m so glad to have discovered it. Thank you!
Feel free to check out mine, if you’d like.
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December 19th, 2009 04:04
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December 19th, 2009 11:24
So cute!! I never would have thought to display them like that.
Looks great.
December 22nd, 2009 20:59
I love this and just completed it – super easy! However, I did confirm that glitter is, in fact, the herpes of craft supplies. Any tips on managing it so it doesn’t get everywhere? And what about the excess that you get off the animal after it is done…is there any way to seal it all in?
Thanks for the great idea!
December 26th, 2009 06:54
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