Well, I decided after the Primpin' Your Pumpkin debacle,
I would not wait until the last minute this time around.
I always seem to miss their fun parties!
So, with a few weeks to think on it and prepare,
I went to Dollar Tree and loaded up with anything
I thought I could possibly use.
(And I mean ANYTHING - I loaded up an entire cart!)
I was determined not to miss this one.
Even though, I had NO CLUE what I was going to do!
Funnily enough, it was the very last items I threw in the cart
as an afterthought, that I ended up using.
Go figure.
Three packages of 6 count styrofoam snowflake ornaments.
At least I think they're styrofoam.
They're foam of some sort, at least.
And I didn't really think I'd end up even using them.
HA!
Wrong!
Today I'm going to show you how to turn some pretty
non-descript snowflakes into some pretty cool stair swags.
This is what you're going to need...
2 Packages of 6 Count Dollar Tree Snowflakes
White Satin Spray Paint
Spray Adhesive
Faux Snow/Glitter
Evergreen Boughs
Satin Ribbon
3M Hooks
Glue Gun
Glue Sticks
Step 1: Spray paint the snowflake.
Step 2: Spray snowflake with the Spray Adhesive.
Step 3: Sprinkle faux snow/glitter on your snowflakes.
Step 4: Let your snowflakes dry for at least an hour.
(I let mine dry overnight.)
Step 5: Arrange small evergreen branches in a bunch
and tie the ends with twine or florist wire.
Make a small loop on the back to use as a hanger.
Step 6: Form bows out of your satin ribbon.
I don't have pictures of the next few steps,
because I was working my swag assembly line
like an elf with a Christmas Eve deadline.
;)
It's pretty straight-forward.
Step 7: Hot glue your snowflake to your twine.
Step 8: Hot glue your bow to your snowflake.
Step 9: Adhere your 3M hooks to hang your swags.
Step 10: Hang your swags and admire your work.
YOUR STAIRWAY GOT SWAGGER, BABY!
Oh yes, it does!
From the bottom to the top...
And for pennies on the dollar...
Since I used everything I already had on hand,
with the exception of the snowflakes...
And the evergreen branches were "borrowed" from my in-law's,
each swag ran me a whopping....
16.6 CENT!
HOLLA!
Cheap...
and
Easy.
I think I just figured out why Scott married me.
HA!
JOKING!
Dream Big,
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SO PRETTY! I am getting my project ready for the Dollar Tree party too...see you there!
ReplyDeleteI luv!!! I almost missed this party. ohmygosh... must shuffle my butt down to the Dollar tree and get inspired.
ReplyDelete((HUGS)) Gee
Girl your banister looks like a million bucks...NO CENTS here. WOW, I love it Laura. Thanks so much for sharing with us. See you tomorrow, and so glad you are not a party pooper:) Hope you had a fabulous day with your family. I am stuffed!
ReplyDeleteYour swags are beautiful; I love the colour of the ribbon on them.
ReplyDeletePicture. Perfect. In every way. L
ReplyDeleteove them girl. So pretty! Real classics with a pretty, updated feel. You are so making me wish I had a staircase like yours! It's gorgeous :))))
Everything you touch turns to gorgeous! Wow!
ReplyDeleteI may have to give this nifty idea a try on our stairway.
ReplyDeleteSTUNNING.....you are sooo talented.
ReplyDeletexo bj
Gorgeous!!!,!, what a beautiful stairwell! You are so creative!!!
ReplyDeleteHello..... Just found your blog. Love this post!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHoly COW! Those or GORGEOUS! How did I miss this, this week..oh thats right..I had stuffing coming out of every pore of my body rendering me brainless...LOL!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe how beautiful that turned out. I need to go to the dollar tree but its so nuts at the one by us with the whole Thanksgiving shopping weekend. I may wait till Monday!
I hope I can come up with something as gorgeous as this.
hugs
Karin
www.artisbeauty.net
These are adorable! Love them! I was looking at doing swags on the stairs this year and you just clinch it for me! Love the bow color you chose, too!
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They turned out gorgeous. I love how your staircase looks with your swags and those blue jars and stars. Beautiful! You are so creative! I'm following :) My Honey's name is Scott too!
ReplyDeleteThose are just beautiful! I am loving the blue, silver and white combo for Christmas this year! Happy to be following you via GFC and looking forward to more!
ReplyDeleteYou have great ideas. Love that you did individual sways instead of one big garland. Your ribbon is beautiful. It adds a very luxurious look.
ReplyDelete- The Tablescaper
HEY.... I saw these on Pinterest earlier today, and didn't realize it was you! I'm pinning these too.
ReplyDeleteBliss
Cute! I used snowflakes for the Dollar Tree party too! Your swags are terrific. I love the color of the ribbon. :)
ReplyDeleteawesome job they look super cute
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