Time to get all Glittery

Hurricane Sandy made land fall yesterday, after four days of preparation it was time to be locked in the house awaiting the power outage The four days of preparation were really just going to work to help people buy everything imaginable. My personal preparation was to take the fly-away-furniture off the porch, make sure the lap top battery was charged, have clean comfy clothes and make sure I had enough cat food. (Classy, I know, but that's how I roll.

Well, it came, it went. Power went out for maybe a 30 seconds total, there's a tiny bit of water in the basement (the kind of "little bit" that it's not worth cleaning up because it'll more efficient to let it evaporate instead of dirty a towel) and I think I'm good on cat food for a few weeks now. MEOW!

This mad crazy chaos did help me work on some art projects!

How to Make your Own Glitter Covered Glasses!
(I made them two different ways, they both work)

Supplies:
Glasses
Glitter, the finer the better
Modge Podge or similar adhesive/sealant
Foam paint brush
Masking Tape

Version One:
1. Put some glitter and Modge Podge into a small container.
2. Paint it onto you cup. I painted the base.
3. Let it dry.
4. Paint a thin coat of plain Modge Podge over the glitter to seal it. Let dry for 24 hours, do this 3 or so times. Let dry for about 2 days before washing.

Version Two:
(This is the version I like better. It's a little more work, but it turned out so much nicer.)
1. Tape you glasses so only what you want glittered is showing.

2. Apply a thin coat of modge podge and sprinkle with glitter. Don't worry if the glue looks white, it dries clear.

3. Carefully remove the tape and let dry for 6 to 8 hours.

4. Repeate steps 2 and 3.

5. Apply a this coat of Modge Podge to seat the glitter. Let dry for 8 hours. Repeat 3 times. Let dry for 2 days before washing.

I have some other ideas for these, if I get tot hem, I'll post the pictures.

k1, pm, cb7, pm, k1

Last year I made a few sets of stitch markers for some friends as Christmas gifts. Instead of waiting until the last minute, I started them tonight! When!

Just have to make stuff....and more stuff...and maybe more stuff.

Sometimes knitting needles get boring, so I made some a little more exciting.

The tops are made with Squinkies and some glue. I removed the tops of the knitting needles with some very old (and hard to use) bolt cutters. Really, I think these turned out pretty cute! And I'm very happy with the results!

As always there are things I'd do differently if I was going to do it again. I'd use plastic needles. Yep, that's it, some silly little change, and it's because I don't like metal needles.

I also made some stitch markers, to dd come class to the next project I make. To make these, You will need head bins, some smooth beads and the circle end of toggle style jewelry closures.