Make Your Potty Pretty

Here's a little project. All you need is 3 dollars, a dollar store and some spray paint :-)

Get some GINORMOUS bathroom tools *you can find these at the Dollar Store or on the world wide web:


Spray paint them with THIN coats of paint:


Voila:



Happy Primping!

xoxo, Ellie

"Life's short, buy the shoes"...

...and then make them even cuter!  Jodie and I saw a pair of super fab "junked out" ballet flats a few weeks ago at one of our favorite spots, Forever 21.  We simultaneously picked them up and both agreed that we needed to recreate the shoes.  We would of course make them better, sparklier, add more junk to them and have the satisfaction of knowing that we made them ourselves.  So here they are.  This is really fun project for you to do with your little cutie or for yourself (like I did).  Collect a bunch of cool junk, buy a pair of ballet flats and get ready to answer the question, "Where did you GET THOSE?" about a thousand times!

1.  Start with a pair of flats.  I of course picked a pair that came with some sparkle already included.  You can totally use a pair you already have in your closet!

2.  Gather bows, fabric flowers, sequins, rhinestones and other fun miniature items to add to your shoes.  Be sure the adhesive you are using is appropriate for the material your shoes are made out of.  I took the time to sew on the bows and rose beads.  I'm not going to lie- it sucked and took a long time.  

3.  For the crystals I used "Aleenes Platinum Bond Glass & Bead Glue".  I've tried them all and its the best.

Be sure to let your shoes dry over night and then go out and strut your stuff!

Peace Love & Glitter,  Ellie

"My Dad Rocks- A Black & Pink Ball"

"You girls really know how to throw a party!  I've never seen anything like this before and I'm 45!"  -St. James dad in attendance last night

Last night we had the honor of hosting "My Dad Rocks- A Black & Pink Ball" at the  St. James School in Arlington Heights!  The GGz had the honor of doing it all on this one.  From the logo, invites, DIY activities (of course), pink carpet and our AMAZING MC and Dancer , "E is for Energy Evangela" we kept this event  hoppin!

The daddy's and daughters dressed to impress!  Real men do wear pink....a whole bunch of it.

And to Heather and the other St. James moms that made the event possible, THANK YOU!  We can't wait to do it again next year.

Jodie and I truly believe there are moments in every girl's life that only happen once. Moments that bring true happiness. We are devoted to helping you make these moments sparkle. We are committed to making your child's celebration as unique as they are. Creating parties that will rock their socks off, a Glitter Girlz experience is sure to make every girl feel special and ignite in them the desire to let their imagination run wild! ....because that is, after all, how The Glitter Girlz were born.  If there is a party or event we can help you create please send me an email!  ellie@theglittergirlz.com

Keep on Rockin'

Ellie

"E is for Energy Evangela" rocked the house non stop!

Each girl and her father designed and created a "Loop Scarp"!

A few dads may be looking at a career change!  He's a natural!

          

Bags of custom scarves ready to be heat-pressed!

"You change your mind, like a girl changes clothes"! Sing-A-Long!

Slow dance with daddy.

What's a party without a swag bag?

Totally my fave outfit of the night!

A few of the GGz Posse.  Steph, Candy and Vivi!

Mini Bike racing!!!!!  Dads won :-(

Scarves ready to be assembled by the GGz.

Who doesn't love a good twirl?

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Handmade Light Switch Cover

Happy handmade Holidays to you and your family!

Do you need a last minute gift? Try this super easy paper or fabric light switch cover craft!

Every time someone turns the light on they will think of you! Awe...

What you need:

Decorative wrapping paper, candy wrappers, magazine clippings or fabric. Whatever you think is cool!

Scissors or x-acto knife.

Sand paper to sand the light switch cover before you cover it!

Mod-Podge, boy do I love this stuff...

Sponge brush to apply Mod-Podge.
Glitter, of course!

Now what do I do?

Cut a piece of decorative paper or fabric to fit the light switch cover.

Make a small snip at each corner. This will make it easier to fold the paper or fabric over the cover.

Sand the plate, coat it with Mod-Podge, then line up your paper or fabric and press it on by overlapping the corners at the snip. Fold excess paper or fabric and Mod-Podge it!

While your switch cover is drying you can sprinkle a little glitter on it!

Get your craft on,

Jodie