DIY: Glitter Trees, Subway Art, & Banner

When I saw this decor on the eighteen25 blog, I couldn't wait to use it this year. I knew the style wouldn't work in our living room, but decided our office/craft room/exercise/dump-yo-junk room was the place for it. Our desk has a hutch on top, and that seemed to be the perfect space. I just loved the way it turned out and am so glad they shared these projects!

For the subway art, I had it printed as a 16x20 at Sam's for around $6. You could also order it from Wal-Mart (they don't offer the 1 hour service like Sam's does) but it is a little more expensive. I got the frame 1/2 price at Hobby Lobby for around $17.

I didn't follow their directions on the banner exactly because...well, because I don't sew. I used bias tape but just used rubber cement to glue the flags into the fold, and they held great.

I made the trees just as their tutorial said. They were a little messy because I used the fine Martha Stewart glitter, but I think the end result was worth it.

The directions to make the glitter trees can be found here. You can download the banner and printable subway art on their blog here. (And the trees with the burlap base came from Dollar General for $3.25 each in case you were wondering.)

Go visit their blog...you'll love it! And be sure to say thanks for the amazing free downloads...it's wonderful that they are sharing their talent! :)