Star Tutorial Link

For anyone interested in the 3D star how-to, this is the tutorial I used:

http://thegluegungirl.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-make-3d-cardboard-stars.html

Mini Projects and one Semi-Big One

Always looking to make our 2 bedroom apartment more cozy, I wanted to share some of my latest mini projects. I found a tutorial via Google on making a 3D star out of simple cardboard. I simply cut the star, brushed with wet glue (any school glue will do) and sprinkled with glitter. My fancy backing? A small square of packing tape! I'm happier with the larger golden one, so I recommend at least a 3" diameter. I'll post the link to the tutorial later.

The lights were a project I saw a while back on one of the daytime shows. I had kept the string of lights up after Christmas because I liked the look and thought I could change it with the season. Yesterday, we were grocery shopping and I picked up a box of 5 oz paper Dixie cups. I simply used a pencil to make a small hole in the bottom of the cup and pulled the bulb through! As far as the desk, it was passed down from my grandmother. I estimate that it was built some time in the 30s? She had mentioned it was one of her first big purchases. I had used it for years and took it with me when I moved on my own. As it suffered some abuse with acrylic paint and scratches, I finally decided it needed a makeover. I sanded it and used Glidden Minty Green with an eggshell finish. Just a simple paint job!