Gloria’s Christmas decor matches the overall feel of her home by using lots of rustic/vintage pieces. This post from Gloria. I’ve discovered that my favorite style of home decor combines those two elements. For Christmas, I wanted to bring in a little glam to go along with the rustic. Nothing says glam like a project made with glitter! I decided to create three reindeer silhouettes with some sparkle.
Materials Needed~
I then printed out a reindeer stencil I found on clip art best onto 11×14 paper.
After the ink dried I outlined the silhouette in chalk. I tried to put a lot of pressure on the paper as I outlined a thick line.
Once the outline was done, I placed it face down on a piece of the mat board and pressed down and rubbed the entire outline with my hand. This created an erasable outline on the mat board.
After the outline was complete I filled in the silhouette with a gold sharpie, making sure to cover the entire image.
The reindeer looked complete and would have been finished for someone who didn’t want glitter but I wanted to step it up a notch for the holidays! I used two paint brushes, one large and one small to get to the detailed areas and covered the silhouette with Mod Podge.
Once a section was covered, I sprinkled glitter over it and then shook it over a card board box to get rid of excess. I did this in small sections so that the Mod Podge wouldn’t have a chance to dry. After the entire reindeer was filled in with glitter I placed the board in frames.
This project makes a bold statement on my wall and the only significant cost was the frames. It was great that I have had these frames for a while and they have been just waiting on a project.
Rustic Glam is what I’m calling my decor this year. Do you have a particular style for your holiday decor?
Kara Schwieterman says
I love these! They are so cute!!
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Gloria Fann says
Thanks so much! Glad you liked them!
Amy | Canary Street Crafts says
Too cute!! I love that you gave one a red nose!
Gloria Fann says
Thanks! I thought it helped make it more festive!
Bonnie H says
These glitter deer are awesome! Thanks for linking up at the Home Matters Linky!
~Bonnie
Gloria Fann says
Thank you!
Jamie | anderson + grant says
These are great! Such an easy and inexpensive way to spread the holiday cheer across the walls. Thanks for linking up at Your Turn to Shine this week!
Gloria Fann says
Thanks you!
Lindsay Eidahl says
Love these sparkly reindeer! Thanks for sharing on Show Me Saturday!
Gloria Fann says
Thank you!
Etcetorize says
My favourite part of Christmas is all the glitter. Love all your reindeer:) Thanks so much for sharing at the Make it Monday Party! Hope to see you again next week.
Gloria Fann says
I’m not huge on glitter until it’s Christmas season then I want it everywhere! Glad you like it!
Laurie says
These are truly wonderful. Thank you for sharing!
Gloria Fann says
Thank you!
Purfylle says
Having just read your picmokeny/Rudolf post I want to do all the reindeer like this with their names underneath and your printable of course for Mr Red Nose.
Sharon @ Blue Willow House says
I am in love with your glam reindeer and want some of my own. Thank you for sharing at The Southern Special.
Sharon @ Blue Willow House says
Your glam reindeer will be featured this week on The Southern Special.
Beverly Roderick says
How nice. Thank you! Gloria will be so pleased that you all enjoyed her project!
Rachel Beach says
The red nose is a great touch! I bet they look beautiful when they sparkle from the christmas lights. Thanks for sharing on Merry Monday!
Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai says
Congratulations, Gloria & Beverly! Your Glittered Reindeer Wall Art post was chosen as a Featured Post over at the Home Matters Linky Party #17! Thanks for sharing your amazing DIY project. #HomeMatters
~Lorelai
Life With Lorelai
Beverly Roderick says
I know Gloria will be excited to see this! Thanks so much Lorelai!
Mandy Hank says
What a great Christmas decor to add to your room- love it!! Thank you so much for linking up to Get Your DIY On! We were so happy to have you and hope you’ll link up next month with your Organization Project!
Mandy @ The Hankful House
Beverly Roderick says
We were happy to share! Thanks for hosting. Can’t wait to see all the great posts for next month.