This year my holiday decorating budget is pretty much non-existent. I think I did squeeze about $20 out of our holiday funds, but these days Mr.Jackson just doesn’t go very far. No worries, though, because I’m all about gettin’ pretty on the cheap! I dreamed of a gorgeous, glittery holiday season – but the idea of glittering all that stuff kinda made me think again. Well until I remembered my favorite glitter go-to, specialty scrapbook paper, and decided to make some glitter garland.
$1 a sheet paper (found at Hobby Lobby during a 50% off sale) created all the glitter garland dots for my entire gallery wall, and it only took one sheet. I used a punch to create my circles (but you could use a craft cutter), regular sewing thread and some hot glue to put them together by sandwiching the thread inside glue between 2 dots. We strung them from the ceiling with simple thumbtacks – easy peasy!
Glitter Garland: A quick, easy & cheap project that brought a lotta holiday glitz & glam for only a buck.
That definitely makes for some holly, jolly decorating!
WhyCuzICan says
Oh no! Can’t see the linky tools yet 🙁
Thanks for hosting the party!
Smiles, Suzanne
WhyCuzICan says
Thanks Gina, you musta saw it too, working now, moments later!
Rosemary@villabarnes says
Your decorations are beautiful Gina, and look very high end BTW. I always love to work with what I have. It enhances my creativity. Thanks so much for hosting this inspiring party every week.
Scribbler says
Very clever! Your little “dangling dots” look great — like something Martha Stewart might have done!
Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says
Gina, Thank you for hosting! Your Christmas decorations are wonderful!
xo,
Sherry
Cindy@OldTimePickers says
Thank you so much for hosting! You have such fun decor and great colors!
Dusty Coyote says
I love your parties! Looking forward to seeing your house tour next week.
The Corson Cottage says
Gina what you can do with $20 is so inspiring! It looks great! Happy Holidays! Thanks for hosting as always. Carrie
Paulette, Jvona & Rachel says
Love the star. Would you mind sharing where you got it?
-Paulette
3sisters-pjr.blogspot.com
{ L } says
I love, love that glitter garland! Perfect for New Years too. So beautiful.
poindextr says
love that sparkle! thank you for hostessing Gina, hope you’re having an awesome week.
Something Nice and Pretty says
Just beautiful! Love all the glitter too!
Thanks for hosting such a neat party!
Molly says
Thanks again for hosting! I’m off to browse some of these amazing projects!
A Vintage Green says
Thanks for hosting. Love looking at so many other (and I mean SO many) great blogs.
-Joy
Hollie - TheSevenYearCottage says
Gina, I love your glittery garland… thanks for hosting!
janet says
Happy to be joining this week. Thanks so much for hosting Gina…Happy Holidays!
janet xox
http://theemptynest-janet.blogspot.com/
Lauren says
We are totally on the same page- the desire to decorate with glitter but no money to do it. This is a great idea! I feel silly for not thinking of it. We have a trip to Michael’s planned today so will pick me up some glitter paper. Thank you for the idea!
Curtains in My Tree says
I really like your garland idea and I want some of that glitter paper from hobby lobby
Katie Franck says
Thanks for hosting…I love your garland, it’s so pretty, light & airy!!
Richard Cottrell says
You have so many links, I am impressed. And your garland is so fun. Great job. Richard from My Old Historic House.
Richard Cottrell says
You have so many links, I am impressed. And your garland is so fun. Great job. Richard from My Old Historic House.
Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things} says
Thank you so much for hosting the party! 🙂
xoxo,
Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things}
Tisha says
I love your glitter-on-a-budget! Thanks for the inspiration and for hosting!
Anna@Directions Not Included says
Love, love, love the garland! The colors are great and it is so simple!
Sherry says
Thanks again for hosting an awesome link party. You attract so many cool projects on here. I’m linking up my new Mudroom Style Entryway at #435 and a fun lattice wreath too! The glittery garland is so sparkly pretty. Why don’t we have a Hobby Lobby in the NW???
Kara at Petals to Picots says
Thank you for hosting!
~Kara (links 453 & 454)
and your newest follower 🙂
Pam says
Love that wall! I’m so gonna copy you!
becauseithinkican says
Hi Gina! I just wanted to let you know I tried your canvas photos again, and linked them up, I love them! Thanks for taking the time to email with me to give me the extra tips that helped make them great!
Leanne @ Because (I Think) I Can
http://becauseithinkican.wordpress.com/2011/12/08/canvas-photos-done/
Crafty Mischief says
Your glittery garland is darling! Thanks for hosting! Have a great week!
Fishtail Cottage says
Thanks so much for hosting! xoox
Katherines Corner says
I love my visits to your beautiful blog. So much inspiration in one wonderful place. xo