What to make, what to make? Then, all of a sudden, she got the idea to cover it with the text of the Christmas story. Now, I’m all about book page crafts, but I couldn’t reconcile myself to the idea of ripping up Scripture, even if it was scanned pages instead of an actual Bible, so we settled on the idea of Christmas carol sheet music instead. We didn’t have the time or the sheet music that day, so we scheduled another craft date {oh, darn, we had to get together and play again…} to make them.
Here’s how we did it, and you can too!
Materials:
– glass dish {we love our stars, but any shape will do}
– printed sheet music
– Mod Podge {I used Gloss and Sparkle; Erin used Gloss and Antique Matte}
– Martha Stewart liquid gilding {I used silver; Erin used gold}
– paintbrushes
– filler…you can use ornaments, a candle, potpourri, candy, or anything else you like
STEP 1: Rip your sheet music into pieces. Apply Mod Podge directly to the dish and smooth your sheet music down on top of it.
As you work, layer the pieces so that they go in different directions and have a good combination of notes and lyrics. You can also feature particular things, such as the song title. Erin used pieces from several different carols on her dish; I used the same piece of music, Away in a Manger, for all of mine.
Here she is applying it, using one of the really nice brushes I got from Martha Stewart. Not all paintbrushes are created equal. Just sayin’.
I also chose to apply gilding to the bottom of my dish. I did it on the outside rather than the inside just in case I ever want to put candy or food inside.
I think it looks so classy! The Antique Mod Podge goes really well with the gold gilding, doesn’t it?!
What do you think? How would you fill your dish?
Grandma says
I love this…it’s beautiful…such pretty colors…
Moody Mom says
I am going to have to try this!
Rachel @ The Philosophers Wife says
Love them both! 🙂
Megan B. says
Hi Amy, I just think both of these are super cute-and elegant. I’ve been inspired by your blog for a while now, you’re so creative!
Angela says
LOVED reading this post!!! Great craft! Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas, Angela
Katie @ My Darling Days says
These are fabulous!! So fun!
Lyuba @ Will Cook For Smiles says
That is gorgeous!! Great work, girl!
Lori @ applegrovetreasures says
Really cute idea! I believe I have seen a glass star dish at the dollar tree if anyone is looking:)
WhatJeanLikes says
As a former music major, I am especially in love with this!! I love Mod Podge. I might actually attempt to recreate this!!! I must confess though, I’m terrible at crafting and DIY’s. Thank you for sharing!
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4 You With Love says
Gorgeous!
Jourdan @ Two Million Miles says
I only have a million of these from the Dollar Tree because I am obsessed with stars, too! So now I know what I am going to do with them!!
Thanks so much for sharing!!
Crystal says
Love them both!! What a cute idea!!
Adrianne at Happy Hour Projects says
Love this idea!
Jodi S says
i love these stars 🙂 I like the silvery one with the bright ornaments in it- just because I love silver and bright colors, awesome job on both, ladies!
Kara @ Petals to Picots says
Oooh … I love this, Amy!
Erin says
This looks like something my mom would love. She’s a music nut!
Jennifer Dawn Oliver Shelton says
Love this idea! As an avid piano player, I love all things with sheet music. I’d love to have you stop by my weekly link party and link this up. http://thelifeofjenniferdawn.blogspot.com/2012/12/a-little-bird-told-me-link-party-20.html
Rainnlv says
Great idea! I picked my new boss for my secret Santa and the only thing I know is she likes to sing and read. Have not decided if I’m going to use sheet music or maybe book pages, but I’m doing this!!!
dancers4life says
Oh, fun! Send me a pic of how yours turns out!!
Talya Tate Boerner says
LOVE!
crystal"s crafts says
loved this fun and entertaining creation, thank you
dancers4life says
Thanks, Crystal! Glad you stopped by.