Ahhh, memorial day. The official arrival of summer. BBQs. Fireworks. Swimming pools. A healthy dose of rememberance and patriotism.I am a painfully slow paper crafter. I have been working on this banner forever. I used a little bit of everything: Martha Stewart Glitters*, card stock, an old french textbook, vintage crepe paper, rick rack, some of my grandma's costume jewelry. I really wished I had more of the crepe paper, because I really wanted it more ruffly, but what are you gonna do?
As soon as I get the chance I will thread it on some red satin ribbon and get it hung up. Hopefully that will include getting out the rest of my patriotic summer decorations soon. Time seems to be flying past me lately!*If you are thinking of buying her glitter, I wouldn't bother with the glitter glue. It is hard to spread and the glitter is so fine that the glue has to be really thick to get it to stick well. I also wouldn't bother trying to use the shaker function on the glitter unless you want to drive yourself crazy. I just dump it on there and spoon it back into the container when I am finished. Actually, I am not sure I would buy her glitter again. I really like the glass glitter better, but I didn't have any in the right colors handy.
Sarah, Sarah LOVE your banner !!!!!
ReplyDeleteSoo patriotic. Clarice
This is really beautiful, Sarah!!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE it! Well done.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tips on the MS glitter, too. I have been tempted but have refrained so far, as I don't like how most of the glitters are mixed. We're spoiled by the glass glitter!
I *love* that banner! Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteYour banner is adorable! Thanks for the Martha glitter advice -- I've been wanting to get some 'cause it's really the only kind of glitter I can find except for "kiddie" glitter. Where do you buy your glass glitter?
ReplyDeletethat is super cool! i am not all that talented in the paper craft section. props to you girlie!
ReplyDeleteThat banner turned out so pretty!
ReplyDeleteSuper nice banner-I swear you are the best in the holiday decoration arena!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the heads up on the glitter as well. I think a lot of her merchandise is overpriced. You can usually find better deals elsewhere.
lucy
Finding crepe paper is not easy - Dick Blick has some I think. I started buying the streamers they have and gathering that for trims. It works pretty well and if you gather it very tightly it looks almost old-fashioned. I love your Liberty banner. It is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIt looks lovely!
ReplyDeleteAmazing. That is a beautiful banner...well done
ReplyDeleteThat is AWESOME!!! Really, seriously-- how do you do it? You inspire me! :)
ReplyDeletecute Sarah! I had no decorations for my BBQ, so you're my idol!!
ReplyDeleteVery cute banner. Thanks for your comment on my blog. I have only been blogging for a little while and am enjoying meeting new people and being inspired by so much talent everywhere.
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteI agree about the glitter glue. It isn't worth it at all. I do, however, like the glitter. It has come in very handy with some recent projects. I've never tried glass glitter though.
Cheers! LA
So cute! I like the MS glitter but I use the Art Glitter glitter glue. I just can't seem to use the glass glitter I have for a project that I have liked. It's considered "fine grade, too." Hmmm.
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