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).
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oh my goodness, fantastic! can’t wait to see these in person!!!
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)
Amazing! I love this.
I LOVE this! Great job.
They came out really great – welcome to the world of glitter!
LOVE this idea! I’m totally saving it for next year!
ah i loooooove your mirror! i’ve been looking for one just like it but i can’t find one anywhere
what a great idea
Very cute!! I love them!
You are so crafty! That is darling…I can’t wait to see it in person!! xx
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!
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!
Abbey- You are too clever! I love these.
how perfectly fun! adore these + the entire display — so crafty!
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.
What a GREAT idea!!! I want to go to Michaels now!
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!
This is great. I love the big silver reindeer at Pottery Barn but they’re ridiculously overpriced.
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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So cute!! I never would have thought to display them like that.
Looks great.
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!
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