I have had this idea bouncing around in my head for a while, then, when I saw Jen’s specimen art I knew I had to make it a reality! I had already tried glittering some spider rings for a project that FAILED!! I knew it would work but I needed the rest of the supplies. I ran to Michael’s and got the exact frames Jen used (they were a steal!). I also had to buy some glitter- Michael’s had a pack of about 10 different colors and with a coupon it turned out to be about $4. I bought a pack of spider rings at Wal-mart for $2 and I have a TON left over.
To start I lightly coated the spider with glue on the whole top and the bottom of the legs. I just used Elmer’s and it works great. Then I sprinkled it with glitter and let it dry. Repeat for all your spiders. When they are dry, I took them outside and gave them a light coat of a clear varnish so the glitter would stay put a little better.
After they dry, cut off the ring part. I used these jewelry wire cutters because the angle of the snips let me get in really close to the spider body.
To start I lightly coated the spider with glue on the whole top and the bottom of the legs. I just used Elmer’s and it works great. Then I sprinkled it with glitter and let it dry. Repeat for all your spiders. When they are dry, I took them outside and gave them a light coat of a clear varnish so the glitter would stay put a little better.
After they dry, cut off the ring part. I used these jewelry wire cutters because the angle of the snips let me get in really close to the spider body.
Using foam squares (I doubled them up) I placed the spiders on my scrapbook paper in a grid pattern.
Put the frame around it and there you go. I wish I could take better pictures of this, but it’s hard to see the glitter and not have reflections in the glass at the same time. I LOVE this project! I love all the colors of spiders, but it would also be great with all black or just black and orange spiders too!
Put the frame around it and there you go. I wish I could take better pictures of this, but it’s hard to see the glitter and not have reflections in the glass at the same time. I LOVE this project! I love all the colors of spiders, but it would also be great with all black or just black and orange spiders too!*update- my awesome friend and neighbor Chantelle helped me out and took the first two photos! They are much better than what I managed to get. Thanks a Ton Chan! Go check out her other amazing pictures here!
Gwen @ Gwenny Penny
October 1, 2010 at 2:54 pmSo, I won't be making one of these because I am deathly afraid of spiders. But I think it's so cute, and I really like the glitter aspect. Maybe snazzy spiders aren't so bad:)
Karen
October 1, 2010 at 11:01 pmSuper cute, Amy!! I love how it turned out.
Heather L.
October 1, 2010 at 11:56 pmThat is just too cute! We glittered some spider rings, too, but I haven't done anything with them yet. I might have to copy your idea! Great job!
Beverly @ FlamingoToes.com
October 2, 2010 at 2:44 amLOVE this spider art. I love the glitter on them – it really makes them look great!
~stopping by from Tatertos & Jello!~ 🙂
Jen
October 2, 2010 at 6:10 amThat is a wonderful idea! It turned out darling!!!
Jennifer
October 2, 2010 at 8:20 pmlove this!!! actually i love anything with glitter but… this is just fun!!
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kim c
October 3, 2010 at 10:34 pmgreat project. so simple, so classic. very cool.
southernscraps
October 4, 2010 at 1:42 amThis is adorable!
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October 4, 2010 at 2:51 pmI LOVE this! I am so making one of my own! Thanks for sharing!
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C.R.A.F.T.
October 4, 2010 at 5:16 pmLOVE this! come on over and link up to MMM 🙂
Sandy Ang
October 5, 2010 at 9:01 amHow clever !
Jessica Hills
October 8, 2010 at 1:56 amHey! Just wanted to let you know that I featured you today on FTF! Thanks for linking, and grab a Featured button if you would like!
Carmie of the Single Nester
October 8, 2010 at 3:40 pmWith some glitter, these spiders don't look too scary 🙂
Young and Crafty
October 9, 2010 at 12:50 pmThis is just so cute!
I'd love for you to link up to Scraptastic Saturday! (If you'd like)
Hannah @ http://youngancrafty.blogspot.com/2010/10/scraptastic-saturday_08.html
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October 9, 2010 at 7:48 pmThat's so pretty! I love colorful Halloween decorations. I just clicked over from Tatertots and Jello and would love to link to this if you didn't mind.
Young and Crafty
October 10, 2010 at 2:42 pmThanks so much for linking up to SS!
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Hillary
October 13, 2010 at 7:49 pmAwesome, Amy! Love it!!