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There are two kinds of people in this world: those who love glitter and those who have vacuumed glitter out of their carpet at 2 a.m. and sworn eternal vengeance. If you’re about to make a collage with glitter, congratulations—you’re about to become both.
But here’s the thing: glitter collages are worth it. They’re bold, messy, and almost always end with someone discovering a shiny speck on their forehead three days later. Ready to dive in? Here’s how to turn chaos into sparkly creativity.
Step 1: Gather Your Arsenal
You’ll need:
* A sturdy base (cardboard Buy Now, thick(colorful?) paper Buy Now, or that Amazon box Buy Nowyou never
recycled).
* Glue—liquid Buy Now glue works best, but glue sticks can also do the job if you
enjoy disappointment.
* Collage materials (magazines, photos, wrappers Buy Now, random receipts that
definitely don’t prove you bought another latte yesterday).
* The Glitter Buy Now. Warning: once you open it, there’s no going back. This is your
“glitter point of no return.”
* Scissors Buy Now to cut the cardboard, papers, wrappers, and magazines.
Step 2: Create Your Collage Base
Cut, rip, or artfully shred your chosen materials and arrange them into
whatever vision you have—a landscape, a mood board, or just “chaotic
masterpiece #47.” Stick everything down with glue.
Step 3: Sprinkle in the Magic (a.k.a. Glitter)
This is where things get sparkly. Outline shapes with glue and sprinkle
glitter like you’re blessing the artwork. Or go wild—glue entire areas and
dump glitter like a fairy godmother with no budget restrictions. Tap the
excess glitter off onto a sheet of paper so you can reuse it… or so your floor
gets its first glitter baptism.
Step 4: Seal the Sparkle (Optional but Sanity-Saving)
Once your collage dries, you can spray it with a clear sealant or gently brush
on a layer of glue-water mix to keep the glitter from migrating to your couch,
your cat, and eventually your office meetings.
Step 5: Show It Off Like It Belongs in a Gallery
Hang it up, snap a picture, and tell people, “Yes, this is modern art, thank
you for noticing.” Your glitter collage isn’t just a craft—it’s a declaration
that life is better when it sparkles.
The Real Lesson:
Making a glitter collage isn’t about precision or cleanliness. It’s about
leaning into the joy of making something that shines, even if it leaves a
trail everywhere you go. Life’s a little like glitter—it sticks to you, it’s
messy, and if you embrace it, it makes everything a whole lot brighter. ✨
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