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Glittered Birds

Martha Stewart's glittered bird onrmanets for a Christmas tree.

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/glittered-birds • Posted by Martha Stewart

Turn simple plastic figurines, such as birds, into dazzling creatures with just a little glitter and tinsel. Different sizes of glitter on the breasts and tails make the birds look more textural and lifelike. To create a centerpiece, look for a branch that can sit freestanding on a table.

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

0 h 30

Difficulty

Pretty Easy
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Description

Turn simple plastic figurines, such as birds, into dazzling creatures with just a little glitter and tinsel. Different sizes of glitter on the breasts and tails make the birds look more textural and lifelike. To create a centerpiece, look for a branch that can sit freestanding on a table. From the book Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia Of Crafts. Read our review here.

Instructions

  1. Place the glittering trays out on your work surface. Pour a small amount of glittering glue into a bowl. Fill small bowls with fine glitters to coat the birds.

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    Use a small paintbrush to coat a bird’s tail with glue; sprinkle spoonfuls of fine glitter on top. Shake excess glitter back into the tray for that color; let dry.

  3. Repeat, using the same or different colors of fine glitter on the wings, the body, and the head.

  4. Fasten the birds to a glittered branch with the wires on their feet.