DIY Instagram Collage

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Aloha Sprinklerinos,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Once upon a time I lived in a stylish city apartment, with my delicious smelling boyfriend and we would spend Friday nights in swanky bars, laughing with friends and wearing shockingly high heels (me, not him!). Nowadays things are a little different. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This Friday just gone, once Baby Glitter was in bed, I put on some cheesy romcom and grabbed my sellotape with relish. Forty minutes later and I had made this ::</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img class="scaled-image" height="640" src="https://instagr.am/p/MwUlhkDtqC/media/?size=l" width="640" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Do excuse my fuzzy instagram pictures. Once it is hung I will photograph it with the cannon and we can all oooh and aaaaar. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">After I had instagramed the finished product, a lot of you sweetly asked how I made it so I have decided to tell you. It really was easy and is incredibly adaptable, so hopefully you can make something gorgeous for yourselves too. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img class="scaled-image" height="640" src="https://instagr.am/p/MwHsICDtiC/media/?size=l" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>:: Step One :: </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Have your instagram images printed. I used <a href="http://printstagr.am/" rel="nofollow" style="color: magenta;" target="_blank">Pinstagram</a> for this. I opted for 2inch by 2inch squares and for $12 you can choose 48. They are sent in a little brown box on sturdy white card with a neat white trim. I LOVE them! I ordered multiples of a couple (like the one of me and my sister) so send in little cards- how quaint. At christmas, I intend on taking some cute shots of Baby Glitter, having them printed and using them as gift tags for family and friends. Delivery time took 2-3 weeks so plan ahead if you want to use this service. I was really happy with it. Also, as an extra bonus, you can pay by paypal, easy streets!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img class="scaled-image" height="640" src="https://instagr.am/p/MwH0YJDtiL/media/?size=l" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>:: Step Two ::</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Buy your frame. I bought <a href="http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/search/?query=NORRLIDA+Frame+white" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this one</a> from IKEA as I liked the raised edges. I also liked that it was only £7.99 and absolutely massive. Hurrah!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>:: Step Three ::</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The fun part- choose and arrange your photos. In this frame, if you squish them all up, you can fit 60 in perfectly. Since I had 144 to choose from, this was pretty tricky! Haha.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img class="scaled-image" height="640" src="https://instagr.am/p/MwSvbhDtok/media/?size=l" width="640" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>:: Step Four ::</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Adhere your photos. For this you can use anything you like, but since I could only find sellotape, that had to do. Ideally a craft glue would have been more suitable. This particular frame came with a large sheet of fitted cardstock, so I was able to just stick directly to that. If your frame doesn't have one of these, you may need to improvise. Don't splash out, something as simple and accessible as cut out card from a cereal box will work beautifully. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>:: Step Five ::</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Close the frame up securely and hang proudly. You are a craft genius and deserve a blue ribband or other such delightful treat. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">♥</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This little craft project is great because it was easy, mess free, affordable (frame was £7.99 and 48 pictures were $12, so for the sixty in there it probably equates to about a tenner, entire project coming in at under £20) and can be adapted to so many things. Obviously you could make different sized and shaped collages, but you could also make birthday card, invites, or decoupage table tops. The possibilities are endless!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm really glad I took the time to print my pictures, all too often my memories sit unseen in digital form and so I am looking forward to finding more and more ways to display my growing love for photography.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Is this a project you might try? How do you display your pictures?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you would like to follow me on instagram, I am 'Sprinkleofglitr', just like my twitter handle.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Toodlepip!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xx</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This month my <i>Ultimate Advertiser</i> is <b><a href="http://confessionsofasecretshopper.blogspot.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Confessions of a Secret Shopper</a></b>. If you would like to know more about advertising on Sprinkle of Glitter, check out my 'Sponsor' page up at the top! </div>

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Gift Ideas for Dashing Dad's

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Aloha Sprinklerinos,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">All my life I have struggled with buying gifts for men. This Father's Day I did myself proud though. So proud, I'm going to share my idea with you. I should probably point out at this point that it was my friend Marie's idea, but seeing as she lives on the other side of the world in America, I don't think she'll squeal on me any time soon! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4jmLWUB9qG3c0ziUYffUYCb5OIfNxeqJH_sA-_nfOWftIKbOkOTFlBpBtd4lm2sBJfLwnf6MHjdaNTgKdxo8kfWWYq3VXWHjnE3nBOsPFAdrb7aNnIQ9tH6VoxeKk0B-gzEE4tVh3cdRR/s1600/FathersDay.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4jmLWUB9qG3c0ziUYffUYCb5OIfNxeqJH_sA-_nfOWftIKbOkOTFlBpBtd4lm2sBJfLwnf6MHjdaNTgKdxo8kfWWYq3VXWHjnE3nBOsPFAdrb7aNnIQ9tH6VoxeKk0B-gzEE4tVh3cdRR/s640/FathersDay.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(I have editted the flower over Baby Glitter's chest because naturally I don't want her topless on the internet. In real life, that's not there! Matt was THRILLED with his gift and can't wait to hang it in his study.)</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>How to make this Dashing Dad's Gift</b> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">1. Think about the word you want to use and buy the correct frame. I wanted 'D.A.D', so I only needed a tripple window frame (mine was from Ikea). </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">2. Buy the <b><a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-LARGE-Papier-Mache-Cardboard-Letter-Number-20-5cm-/350556277098?pt=UK_Crafts_StickersScraps_Decoupage_SM&hash=item519ec8496a" rel="nofollow" style="color: magenta;" target="_blank">letters</a></b> you need to make the word and paint them the colour your choose. I used some paint I had in a little B&Q tester pot, so you really don't need to be Mrs Fancy here. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">3. Get snap happy! I dressed Baby Glitter in a little tutu and pink bloomers, sat her on a blanket which I held up behind her, whilst <b><a href="http://schoee.blogspot.co.uk/" style="color: magenta;" target="_blank">Zoe</a></b> clicked away. You may have to take a fair few shots (especially with young children and babies) but hang in there and be patient. If possible, ask a friend to help because it makes life so much easier! Thank You Zoe! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">4. Take your snaps to the developer and frame. Simples. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">: <b>TIPS</b> :</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Try this for the Christmas season but with 'J.O.Y' or 'N.O.E.L' and a festive outfit. You don't need a baby/child for this, I made one for my Dad with <b style="color: magenta;"><a href="http://sprinkleofglitter.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/fantastic-fathers-day.html" target="_blank">these</a></b><span style="color: magenta;"> </span>photographs. Don't I look spiffing?! Haha.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Buy a double windowed frame and hold numbers to make a unique birthday gift. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Use a four windowed frame for words like 'LOVE', 'LIVE', 'LUCK', 'BABY, 'HOME'.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">To make photographs look extra swish, consider using a free photo editting site like picmonkey. You don't need a professional camera to make brilliant images, just a bit of creativity.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If this was a gift from children, buy a simple frame and allow them to embellish it with gems, paints, buttons or sparkles.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>HAVE FUN! </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Is this an idea you like and might try? Do you have any great DIY ideas for the menfolk in your life? Share the love. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Toodlepip!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xx</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>PS- I am now on </b><b><a href="http://pinterest.com/babyglitter/" rel="nofollow" style="color: magenta;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> and you are welcome to come and snoop through my boards/follow me. Go on, you know you want to ;)</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This month my <i>Ultimate Advertiser</i> is <a href="http://dashing-divas.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Dashing Divas</b></a>. If you would like to know more about advertising on Sprinkle of Glitter, check out my 'Sponsor' page up at the top!</div>

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Fantastic Father's Day

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Aloha Sprinklerinos,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As tomorrow is Father's Day and I have a love of crafts, I decided to put my creative hat on and make something rather marvellous for both Matt (from Baby Glitter) and my Dad (from me, obviously).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I won't show you the finished product yet because despite saying they don't read my blog, it would be Sod's Law that they read it tonight and spoilt the surprise.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So here's a teaser....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmMpH5Q5dkFxAPJhOrAh4BZY_HlApDrwrudndycZOR9iZRvRRrK2M2v3Pbp5T0xK3i5taFxTKhocmsMmtoXBC3keGHYVzsw-Be0wjh38qq1Z2uIGrdWkESiY7p9hNYqWpIrgxilyQst5Qz/s1600/LD2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmMpH5Q5dkFxAPJhOrAh4BZY_HlApDrwrudndycZOR9iZRvRRrK2M2v3Pbp5T0xK3i5taFxTKhocmsMmtoXBC3keGHYVzsw-Be0wjh38qq1Z2uIGrdWkESiY7p9hNYqWpIrgxilyQst5Qz/s640/LD2.jpg" width="456" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQxrwNuAPEsxmJYQ6f_rx4Srk4Az9TC3C0YIHRttPXy6YOXbb794AFSwy3l4ceAFc_vQX5ZN7MhUMThh_eYnmzqEuVnd6xxBAxqrwqWvQfKH5ddpm1dsirXdA5l2qKl7hFdUgTncaYhTy7/s1600/LA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQxrwNuAPEsxmJYQ6f_rx4Srk4Az9TC3C0YIHRttPXy6YOXbb794AFSwy3l4ceAFc_vQX5ZN7MhUMThh_eYnmzqEuVnd6xxBAxqrwqWvQfKH5ddpm1dsirXdA5l2qKl7hFdUgTncaYhTy7/s640/LA.jpg" width="456" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcHPeO6VFoPzMKNrE0-k7wqop2_nPA9ACiwJov5yJXryJNLyQraNDnIvDMRmdz4-FeEpZsswIRAskb-sh3oIXbLmOYUotro9wsunvXAk_aDJrPo2ePdrW5Mt4Wru9Worg6ROVXLihFA1EN/s1600/LD1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcHPeO6VFoPzMKNrE0-k7wqop2_nPA9ACiwJov5yJXryJNLyQraNDnIvDMRmdz4-FeEpZsswIRAskb-sh3oIXbLmOYUotro9wsunvXAk_aDJrPo2ePdrW5Mt4Wru9Worg6ROVXLihFA1EN/s640/LD1.jpg" width="456" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I know it's a bit slushy but I really don't know where I'd be without my Dad. Aside from orphaned of course! He is always on hand when I need advice, supports me in all my mental little ideas and projects and knows all that 'Dad stuff' like what to do when you smash your car up or how to arrange life insurance. How do people learn that kind of thing?! They really should teach 'life' lessons in school.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you are lucky enough to have a good Father in your life (and I appreciate that not everybody is), then don't forget to tell him you care, I bet he'll be glad to hear it. Men are emotional deep down. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What have you done for your Dad this Father's Day? Can you guess what I made? You'll have to wait and see...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Toodlepip!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xx</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>

Fantastic Father's Day

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How To Make A No Sew Tutu

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Aloha Sprinklerinos,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Last week whilst focusing on achieving little goals to make me smile, I aimed to see a craft project through from start to finish. Surprisingly all round, I actually did it. Go me!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I decided to make Baby Glitter a multicoloured tutu, but unfortunately, my proportions were a little out of sync and so now it is more suitable for my friend's six year old Daughter. I'm not too worried though as it will make a lovely birthday gift and I have plenty more fabric to make Darcy one too- hurrah for buying too much! Haha.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglrMipMSJZkGFGQGoTsrghtl0Zf2C7UUYceZIVuNd9uwZwvKFRZfci2AsfPtgxIdBJDdx4KOnnDnkvr-SvBiDIdSBkaiWkch2czKTaSU70A1mkAqvKqLg00ucDDc2A5I3f2wtgCde1h31j/s1600/May+2012+146.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="How_to_make_a_no_sew_tutu" border="0" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglrMipMSJZkGFGQGoTsrghtl0Zf2C7UUYceZIVuNd9uwZwvKFRZfci2AsfPtgxIdBJDdx4KOnnDnkvr-SvBiDIdSBkaiWkch2czKTaSU70A1mkAqvKqLg00ucDDc2A5I3f2wtgCde1h31j/s640/May+2012+146.JPG" title="How to make a new sew tutu" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">The first thing you should know about this project is that it is NOT HARD. It is quite possibly, the easiest thing you could ever want to make in the garment department. There was no sewing, no interfacing (I know it's game over if there is interfacing involved) and no pesky pattern to follow. If you can use scissors and tie a knot, you can make this.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE92KU1LJjY0FZ_e5jUTyuTzteKt4r19DBPeHbK0ox9f-mxvjqfUs2Crp5d8Qj9eHJRK3O_YspmwrvSJR0kjWztQM6mv_YiuphTbtChB9CE107PdZD3fGD1nhjG7vGFnV55mVW1-pR85I2/s1600/May+2012+075.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="No_Sew_Tutu" border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE92KU1LJjY0FZ_e5jUTyuTzteKt4r19DBPeHbK0ox9f-mxvjqfUs2Crp5d8Qj9eHJRK3O_YspmwrvSJR0kjWztQM6mv_YiuphTbtChB9CE107PdZD3fGD1nhjG7vGFnV55mVW1-pR85I2/s640/May+2012+075.JPG" title="No Sew Tutu" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Want to know how? Let's go!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">1. Cut a length of elastic to the size of the waist. I used knicker elastic from Hobbycraft. Tie it in a circle.</div><div style="text-align: center;">2. Cut strips of netting. Mine were about 40cm long and 15cm wide but you can vary yours to suit.</div><div style="text-align: center;">3. Loop each strip over the elastic and pull it through tightly to secure it. </div><div style="text-align: center;">4. Repeat all the way round until your tutu is as full as you want it to be. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Tips!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The more strips you add, the 'poofier' it will be.</div><div style="text-align: center;">You can sew on sequins or glue on crystals, but do bare in mind that tots are like hungry magpies and may attempt to remove and consume. Make sure they are secure.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I tied a navy bow on the front of the skirt, just to add a finishing touch and differentiate front from back. It's Jazzy, non?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you are struggling to find netting (I bought mine in a little craft store in Liverpool but was REALLY unimpressed with the selection I found in Hobbycraft, John Lewis and my local market), <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-metre-Dress-Net-Tutu-Underskirt-Fabric-All-Colours-Available-/320797583835?pt=UK_Crafts_Fabric_Textiles_SM&var=&hash=item76c120924a" rel="nofollow" style="color: magenta;" target="_blank">THIS</a> ebay seller provides every colour under the sun for only 99p per metre- Bargain! To give you some perspective if this is your first tutu time, the skirt above used 1.5m of netting in 3 different shades. So half a metre of each.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm so glad I made time to be a bit creative and fulfill my makey makey urges. I can rest easy for another week!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Are you creative? What sorts of things do you make?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Toodlepip!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xx</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This month my <i>Ultimate Advertiser</i> is Laura from <b><a href="http://www.secretdiaryofafashionjournalist.com/" rel="nofollow">Secret Diary of a Fashion Journalist</a></b>. If you would like to know more about advertising on Sprinkle of Glitter, check out my 'Sponsor' page up at the top!  </div>

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Lou's How To's :: Birthday Wreath

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Aloha Sprinklerinos,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A couple of days ago I instagrammed <span style="font-size: x-small;">('Sprinkleofglitr')</span> a picture of something I had made for Baby Glitter and I had so much interest in it, that I thought I would write a blog post for you all.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img class="photo" height="640" src="http://distilleryimage3.instagram.com/f340ec6c798e11e18bb812313804a181_7.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is the image in question. It is a Birthday Wreath made for Baby Glitter's upcoming 1st Birthday Party and it was beyond easy to make.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My friend Marie in America had made one for her little girl's birthday bash and I instantly fell in love and decided to make my own. You can check her video out <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYKMeyRgAbs&feature=plcp&context=C4bab22bVDvjVQa1PpcFP2F4QxBQdxkaFyo3QVgsj1ez4UUYXaCx8"><span style="color: magenta;"><strong>HERE</strong></span></a> to see all her gorgeous party decor.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I shall give you a step by step and ebay links for crafty bits if you like to order online. Alternatively, you could pop along to your local craft store. I just like ebay because it's easy, speedy and paypal friendly- ohhh yeaaah!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Steppy by Steppy's:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">1. Get yourself a <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Craft-Polystyrene-full-round-RINGS-Wreaths-1-pc-x22cm-/350133045147?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Celebrations_Occasions_ET&hash=item51858e479b">polystyrene ring,</a> a ball of <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STILL-ONLY-1-99-King-Cole-Big-Value-Chunky-Knitting-Wool-16-colours-/220969078325?pt=UK_Crafts_Knitting_Crochet_EH&var=&hash=item7916ac2500">wool</a> in whichever colour you prefer, about 50cm (to be on the safe side- you may have excess) of <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5-METRES-15MM-SINGLE-SATIN-RIBBON-20-COLOURS-/130546407744?pt=Uk_Crafts_Cake_Decorating_MJ&var=&hash=item641f6fd2fd">ribbon</a> in whichever colour you prefer, stick on <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/176-4mm-2mm-self-adhesive-diamantes-stick-diamontes-gems-/130615797388?pt=UK_Crafts_Embellishments_SM&var=&hash=item64207b7b0a">gems,</a> scissors and most fun of all, embellishments!! You can go wild with whatever you would like, but I chose <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Craft-Embellishments-4-Glitter-Gem-Decorated-Cup-Cakes-Card-Making-160-/130573611984?pt=UK_Crafts_Embellishments_SM&hash=item1e66cb33d0">cupcakes</a> to give it a birthday feel. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">2. Wrap the wool around the ring. For a more full and plush appearance, wrap round a couple of times. Warning- this takes time! Sit yourself in front of a film and just enjoy the easy task and feel satisfied watching it slowly fill up.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">3. Wrap the ribbon round the ring to give it a candy cane spiral effect. Tie a bow and loop at the top so that you will be able to hang it from a hook.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">4. Add the embellishments in any pattern or design.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">5. Add the stick on gems in any pattern or design.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">6. Stand back smugly in the knowledge that you just made a Birthday Wreath.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Seriously, this is an easy peasy lemon squeezy project and could be adapted for any occasion. How nice would an Autumnul wreath look? Mmmmm, I love Autumn.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I plan on displaying this near Baby Glitter's highchair at her party so that it is in a lot of her photographs and then afterwards I will hang it in her bedroom. Maybe we'll get it out every year!<br /><br />If simple pimple baby projects are your bag, last year I wrote a post on <a href="http://sprinkleofglitter.blogspot.co.uk/2011/10/graffiti-baby.html"><span style="color: magenta;">customising baby clothes</span></a> with pens and waaaayyy back in 2009 in my first ever month of blogging, I wrote a post on <a href="http://sprinkleofglitter.blogspot.co.uk/2009/09/naked-ambition.html"><span style="color: magenta;">making a tutu for a barbie doll</span>.</a> Craft-tastic! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Is this something you might try? Do you think it will make a unique decoration? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Toodlepip!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xx</div>

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