This week I’m joining in with some other DIY Bloggers for a week’s worth of Holiday themed Dollar Store Decorating posts. How fun! I created this lovely Angel Star Tree Topper.
You can find the previous post in this series over at Richella’s at Imparting Grace.
Here’s what I started with. I don’t have one of those Dollar Stores that sells everything for a dollar in my town, my dollar store has a range of prices, so I had to splurge and spend $3. Haha! Anyway, it’s a cardboard star with silver glitter, but the glitter was a bit cheap looking so it needed a makeover. Glass glitter always adds a richer, more old world appearance to ornaments, so I knew that’s just what this little tree topper needed!
Supply List:
1) Dollar Store Star Tree Topper
2)White Cardstock
3)School Glue Gel
4)German Glass Glitter (or quality glitter of your choice)
5)Silver Tinsel Trim
6)Hot Glue Gun
I began by applying a coat of School Glue Gel. This is the best stuff that I have found to use with Glass Glitter, it really grabs hold of the glitter and there is much less shedding then with some of the other glues that I’ve tried.
After applying the glue, sprinkle on the glitter and let dry. I usually do one side at a time and let it dry fully in between.
Next print out the graphic, onto plain white card stock, and cut it out, trimming around the edges as closely as possible.
I wanted to add a little extra dimension and texture, so I hot glued on some tinsel garland. (I don’t have a source for this, since I actually pulled it out of the trash heap at Lucketts one year! Hopefully your craft store will have something similar.)
Just follow along the edges, hot glueing as you go, and then trim off any excess on the ends.
Next apply some hot glue to the center of the card stock and stick it onto the front of your Star.
Here she is on my tree. I love how Vintage this looks, like an heirloom that’s been passed down through the years. The glass glitter will tarnish over the next few months, and when I pull her back out next Christmas it will have such a fabulous patina! I hope you enjoyed this fast and inexpensive Dollar Store Decorating project!
Mary Ruth says
Beautiful project with great results!
Karen Watson says
Thanks Mary Ruth!
Rose Garden Romantic says
It’s so pretty! I already have a silver glittered star and that image so this will be easy! Thanks for the great idea!
Michelle xoxo
Karen Watson says
Thanks Michelle! It sounds like you are all set!!
Danni Baird @ Silo Hill Farm says
Gorgeous as always Karen! The tinsel around the edges sets it off and thanks for the school glue tip!
Karen Watson says
Thank you Danni!!
Laura Strack says
I love it and I love your Blog! I don’t need a tree topper right now, but I am definately going to make it into a star ornament. I may have to make several for gifts! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Karen Watson says
Great idea Laura! It would make a lovely ornament too!
Jane Balke says
Absolutely gorgeous Karen! 🙂 I’d already Pinned the image so now will Pin the project. Thank YOU!
Jane
Karen Watson says
Thank you so much Jane! I appreciate the pins!!
Dewdrop Gardens says
This is so cute! I love it and it looks so easy to do.
Debbie 🙂
Karen Watson says
Thanks Debbie! Yes, very easy, I love easy projects!
Richella Parham says
Karen, you’re just amazing! I can’t believe you made something this lovely for just a few dollars. Thank you for sharing your work so freely!
Karen Watson says
Thank you Richella!
Anonymous says
The star topper is just beautiful and with your help it should be easy to make. Thanks.
Karen Watson says
Thank you! It really was easy, I hope you get to try it!
Pendra says
Beautiful Karen!
Karen Watson says
Thank you Pendra!
~*~Patty S says
Oh SO wonderful and precious Karen!!!
Makes me smile to hear about you rescuing good stuff too 🙂
oxo
Karen Watson says
Thanks Patty! I’m glad you “get it”! haha. I just couldn’t leave it there, it was so sparkly and pretty, I knew I would find some kind of use for it!
xoxo
dianegbean says
Wow Karen—terrific!
Karen Watson says
Aw, thanks Diane!
Cindy Eikenberg says
I I love this! It looks simply beautiful and I am pinning this as well! 🙂
Karen Watson says
Thanks Cindy! I appreciate the pin!
Carol says
So pretty! I pinned this! Thanks for the inspiration!
Smiles,
Carol
Karen Watson says
Thanks for pinning Carol!
The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥ says
Oh Karen…this is fabulous!!!! : ) I simply LOVE it…you did an awesome job…any tree in the world would be proud to be topped by this angel!!! Sending hugs…
Karen Watson says
Thank you Andrea! I’m so glad you like it!!
xoxo
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
Very pretty, Karen! I love that image! Love the addition of the tinsel around it, too. I think it really was the perfect touch to add.
Karen Watson says
Thanks Kathy!!