Vintage Glitter Houses

by Sarah Lemp {All Things with Purpose}

Have you been eyeing those adorable little glitter houses sold in stores, or seen a vintage one that caught your eye? They can be pretty pricey to buy, but super inexpensive to make yourself!
Turn some cardboard and a glittery mess into a beautiful, vintage ornament for your Christmas tree or mantel.

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The final product is pure magical vintage awesomeness!

I have a free printable template available on my blog. I used this template to cut out the cardboard pieces needed, then taped them together. Don't worry about it not being pretty at this point...it will be! I did attempt a free handed template that was a little larger, but I will just say - using the printable template is way easier.

BEWARE! It will look like a glitter explosion happened in your home that may take the better part of a year to clean up... but it's worth it, right?

YOU WILL NEED:

-Cardboard or cardstock/heavy paper

-Scissors

-Tape and hot glue or glue sticks

-Craft paint and brushes

-Colored glitter

-Decorative snow

-Battery operated tea lights

-Bottle brush trees (I found mine at Walmart for 75 Cents each)

-*MY FREE PRINTABLE TEMPLATE FOUND ON MY BLOG*

I absolutely love hanging these on my pastel and white tree! Be sure to come visit me for the free template to create your own glitter houses!

GO HERE: http://allthingswithpurpose.com/2014/11/vintage-glitter-house-ornament-template/

Create your own little magical village.

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DORLIS on Dec 09, 2015
Nice to have homemade ornaments instead of always having to buy them.

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Barbara on Dec 18, 2015
Nice little vintage touch! I remember these on my grandmothers tree. She purchased several cello bags of these for a few bucks at the local Woolworth five and dime.

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