Pop, Fizz, Clink!

My sister, Marisa, and I currently have a spot in the lovely Capital Style Magazine, based out of Annapolis, Maryland. Our DIY Adventures of the Pin Sisters are featured in each issue (lucky us!) and it's always a joy seeing our projects in print. Now that that the magazine has official gone to print and the pages are hot off the press, I can finally share the February Issue with you. This project totally screams Sparkle & Pop! Side note, my sister shot the cover photo. Isn't she fab?

The DIY trend is going strong throughout the wedding industry. We’ve seen it all, from vintage items combined to create a stunning centerpiece to crafty place cards made from unique materials and so on.

That got us thinking. What if we created a fun piece of wedding decor that could later be displayed in your home?

Using a little inspiration from Kate Spade, we took the slogan “Pop, Fizz, Clink” and crafted an eye-catching piece that can liven up your wedding reception as well as an entertainment space in your home.

Supplies

• Wooden letters, available at most craft stores
• Glittering glue
• Glitter
• Clear acrylic sealer spray
• Ribbon or wire for attaching and hanging letters

How-To

1. Lay out your wooden letters over newspaper — this is going to get glittery!

2. Apply glittering glue to your first letter. A great thing about glittering glue vs. regular glue is that the bottle comes complete
with brush applicator, which makes this process a breeze. Be sure to coat the surface generously.

3. Now it’s time to add some sparkle. Don’t skimp on the glitter! You want to make sure the letters are completely covered.

4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until all letters are complete.

5. Wait at least 10 minutes for the glue to dry. Handle with care and shake off any excess glitter.

6. To prevent the glitter from flaking off, spray your letters with a clear acrylic sealer spray. We used Mod Podge Matte and it worked perfectly. Wait 15 minutes until sealer is dry.

7. Attach letters to ribbon or wire of your choosing then hang accordingly.

Pin Sister Tips

Choose a color of glitter that matches your theme. We used gold, but any combination of colors and even confetti would work.

We added shiny ribbon streamers at the sides of our banner. Decorative touches of your choice can be added, including ribbon, streamers or even silk flowers.

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