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    DIY Glittered Push Pins

    Jan 21, 2013 ·

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    Last week, after slipping into an extra long daydream whilst staring at the inspiration board hanging over my desk, I realized it was looking a bit drab. Why not change things up, paint my pins, and glitter them too? I'm all about DIY projects that use supplies I already have on hand. So I broke out a tube of black acrylic paint, a few shades of metallic glitter, and had myself a crafty afternoon. Here's how simple it is to add a little sparkle to your inspiration board...

    DIY-Glittered-Push-Pins-by-Freutcake

    Supplies:
    Clear push pins
    Black acrylic paint
    Small paint brush
    A variety of metallic glitter
    Pencils (for easy holding of push pins)

    DIY-Glittered-Push-Pins-by-Freutcake-suppliesStep 1: Stick push pin into pencil eraser to hold.
    Step 2: Rotating pencil, paint push pin black in one thin coat.

    DIY-Glittered-Push-Pins-by-Freutcake-step-1-2Step 3: While paint is still wet, dip flat end of push pin into glitter.
    Step 4: Place on paper towel to dry.

    DIY-Glittered-Push-Pins-by-Freutcake-step-3-4Step 5: Use to add a bit of sparkle to your inspiration board!

    DIY-Glittered-Push-Pins-by-Freutcake-2photos by Freutcake

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    1. jacquelyn | lark&linen says

      January 21, 2013 at 5:57 am

      Such a subtle, yet incredible idea! I LOVE it. Will surely b doing this myself when I get my inspiration board up and running

      • freutcake says

        January 23, 2013 at 9:08 am

        Thanks my sweet friend! I love subtle but sparkly. 😉

    2. Chloe Moon says

      January 21, 2013 at 7:12 am

      How fun! I agree...subtle but a cute pop of fun! =)

      • freutcake says

        January 23, 2013 at 9:09 am

        Thank you Chloe! 🙂 It just enough to dress up a board.

    3. Caroline says

      January 21, 2013 at 7:42 am

      I love this! Such a great idea

      • freutcake says

        January 23, 2013 at 9:09 am

        Thanks Caroline!

    4. Alyssa says

      January 21, 2013 at 8:03 am

      So cute–I love these! I totally want to make an inspiration board now!

      • freutcake says

        January 23, 2013 at 9:10 am

        Yay! I'm glad my inspiration inspires yours!

    5. Ana says

      January 21, 2013 at 8:16 am

      This is a great idea to add a bit more accents to the mood board. Will try this out.

      Cheers,
      Ana

      • freutcake says

        January 23, 2013 at 9:12 am

        Thanks Ana! It does add just a little something extra. 😉

    6. Amanda says

      January 21, 2013 at 8:51 am

      LOVE!

      • freutcake says

        January 23, 2013 at 9:13 am

        Thanks Amanda! xo

    7. Ellen says

      January 21, 2013 at 9:16 am

      i'm a new reader and am having so much fun going through you archives! just wanted to say "hi" and "i love your blog."

      so, hi! i love your blog!

      • freutcake says

        January 23, 2013 at 9:14 am

        Hi Ellen...welcome! I'm so glad you found my site and that you have been enjoying reading it. xo Please come back soon and often!

    8. Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe says

      January 21, 2013 at 11:27 am

      Cool idea Leah! I recently did this except I bought little jewels to put on the ends of the pins. So easy and so pretty!

      • freutcake says

        January 23, 2013 at 9:16 am

        Ooh! That sounds like a great idea! Very sparkly. 🙂

    9. Elle Vagianos says

      January 21, 2013 at 11:35 am

      I so love this idea! Can't wait to try it out!

      • freutcake says

        January 23, 2013 at 9:18 am

        Thank you Elle! Have fun making these. 🙂

    10. Christin says

      January 21, 2013 at 11:48 am

      this is freaking genius!!!

      • freutcake says

        January 23, 2013 at 9:19 am

        Ha! Thanks Christin. You are amazing.

    11. Cortney W. says

      January 22, 2013 at 12:10 pm

      I love this!!! Now such a fan of your blog. Just found you via instagram! I hope to bring fun things like this to the blog I just started!

      • freutcake says

        January 23, 2013 at 9:25 am

        How fun! I'm so glad you found my blog...via Instagram! Good luck with your new blog, I'm off to check it out now.

    12. Lauren says

      January 25, 2013 at 10:22 pm

      I'm a big, big fan girl! I bet the pins would look equally as lovely painted white with silver glitter too 🙂

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