The Better Reminder of Home: Glitter State DIY

Although this DIY project wound up being a gift for someone, my plan to make this adorable piece of art did not start off with such generous intentions. In fact, I struggled for a solid hour trying to think of a way I could get this from LA to NY in one piece, and thus keep it for myself. It's just that luggage--no matter how large --seems to fill up so quickly. Even I know that leaving your winter coat in California in order to have enough room to bring some art work is not the best of ideas. 

 

1. Picture frame with mat/ 2. Fine glitter/ 3. Outline of your state/ 4. Heart shaped brads/ 5. Mod Podge matte/ 6. Cardstock (to cut state out of and to mat the glitter state on)/ 7. Foam paint brush/ 8. Small scissors/ 9. Pen/ 10. Hairspray

Step 1: Find an outline of your state by image searching "x state outline" in Google

Step 2: Cut state out and trace it onto cardstock

Step 3: Cut the shape of your state out of the card stock

Step 4: Cover your state with a thin layer of Mod Podge

Step 5: Cover your state with a thick layer of glitter and allow to rest for 5 minutes

Step 6: Shake of excess glitter, then repeat step 4 & 5

I chose to paint my brads pink, but this is optional 

Step 7: Cut the back off the brad

Step 8: Spritz the glitter state with some hair spray so the glitter stays in place

Step 9: Hot glue the brad onto your home city

This DIY is a gift for someone who is from Massachusetts, but currently calls California her home. I thought I'd make two states (one on the front of blue paper and one on the back) to give her the option of which one to display.

In the end I'm glad that I gave it to her because she sent me this picture showing me just how well it went with her living room decor. Anyway, my good karma jar was starting to look a little empty, so maybe this gift will result in some good luck sent my way...or at least that's what I keep telling myself so I don't march to Taylor's house and take it back.