Welcome to the Disney Pixar Blog Hop!
Disney and crafting are a magical combination, and we are so happy you joined us to day for this blog hop. Some of the crafters participating in this event have been doing this together since 2011! Over the years the hop has grown but one thing has always stayed the same . . . amazing crafting projects that feature your favorite characters from Disney and Pixar movies.
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To make sure you don't miss any of the fun, be sure to start at Shawn's blog to see all of the projects. Just click HERE to head over to Shawn's blog and then follow the hop line up at the bottom of the post to see everyone's projects.
For my project, I wanted to make something I could use to decorate our house. Eliot and I are still getting settled, so we've decided to leave a lot of our decorations in storage this year. Instead of making something just for Christmas, I decided to make it winter themed! Now, we can enjoy it from now through February/March!!!
Of course, when I think of winter, I think of my favorite snowman Olaf! I've had the idea to make a sign with a fishbowl as the "O" for a while now, and this was the perfect opportunity to finally bring it to life! I love how it came out!
Want to make your own Olaf's Winter Snow Sign decoration? Here's how I made it:
Materials:
Wooden Sign Base (I used one that was about 23" long)
"S", "N", and "W" Wood Letters
Wooden Circle Base
Fish Bowl (make sure it's about the same size as your wooden letters)
Acrylic Paints (shades of blue and turquoise, white)
Fake Textured Snow Paint
White Glitter
Olaf and Snowflake Buttons (I used the Disney Mickey snowflakes)
"S", "N", and "W" Wood Letters
Wooden Circle Base
Fish Bowl (make sure it's about the same size as your wooden letters)
Acrylic Paints (shades of blue and turquoise, white)
Fake Textured Snow Paint
White Glitter
Olaf and Snowflake Buttons (I used the Disney Mickey snowflakes)
Newspaper (to cover your work area)
Black Craft Foam (I used thicker 1/4" foam that I found at Michael's)
Paint Brushes
Hot Glue Gun
1.) Select Your Materials
This project requires selecting the correct proportion of materials. First, you need a wooden base that will fit all of your wooden letters and the fish bowl. Then, you also need to find a wooden circle base that covers the top of your fishbowl without falling into it. Here's an example of how I checked my materials in my local craft store.
2.) Paint Your Bases and Letters
Paint your wooden base and the letters in your chosen color. I decided to paint mine turquoise since it matches so much of the decor in our house. For the base, I stuck with a dark blue color that would pop a little more against the snow. I painted two coats on the top and one coat on the back. Let the pieces dry completely.
3.) Glue Your Letters and Fish Bowl to Base
Once your paint is completely dry, use your hot glue gun to attach the letters to the base. I laid them on the base where I wanted them positioned before putting glue on the letters and firmly pressing them into the base. Once the letters are in their position, put some glue on your fish bowl and attach that.
Note: If your letters aren't flat, like mine, you might need something else to "prop" them up. My "S" wasn't going to sit flat so I took a small piece of black craft foam and used it to hold the rest of the "S" up. I cut out a random peanut shaped piece, painted it white, then glued it to the S before gluing both pieces to my wooden base.
Note: If your letters aren't flat, like mine, you might need something else to "prop" them up. My "S" wasn't going to sit flat so I took a small piece of black craft foam and used it to hold the rest of the "S" up. I cut out a random peanut shaped piece, painted it white, then glued it to the S before gluing both pieces to my wooden base.
4.) Add Extra Glue
After attaching the letters, I was worried that they might fall over. I wanted to give the illusion of snow at the base, so I decided to cover the bottom front of the letters with a little more hot glue. I used about 2 small sticks just making "snow" piles. This also helped cover the foam I had to add to my "S" making the snow pile look more natural.
After attaching the letters, I was worried that they might fall over. I wanted to give the illusion of snow at the base, so I decided to cover the bottom front of the letters with a little more hot glue. I used about 2 small sticks just making "snow" piles. This also helped cover the foam I had to add to my "S" making the snow pile look more natural.
5.) Add Snow and Glitter
When the hot glue was finally dry, I used the textured snow paint to create the illusion of snow piles. It has a consistency similar to a frosting so I carefully spread it over the little mounds using my paint brush. This was the perfect way to cover the hot glue from attaching the letters. I also added some to my circle base using a circular swirl motion to create a fun texture for the top of the fish bowl. Once I was finished with the snow, I sprinkled a tiny bit of white glitter over all of the snow. (Pay attention to the drying instructions: my snow takes about 24 hours to fully harden!)
When the hot glue was finally dry, I used the textured snow paint to create the illusion of snow piles. It has a consistency similar to a frosting so I carefully spread it over the little mounds using my paint brush. This was the perfect way to cover the hot glue from attaching the letters. I also added some to my circle base using a circular swirl motion to create a fun texture for the top of the fish bowl. Once I was finished with the snow, I sprinkled a tiny bit of white glitter over all of the snow. (Pay attention to the drying instructions: my snow takes about 24 hours to fully harden!)
6.) Attach Buttons
I used my Olaf buttons to decorate the letters a little. I had a few places on my sign where it conveniently looked like Olaf was standing in the snow so I went with it. Then, I added a few Mickey Mouse snowflake buttons for some extra Disney magic!
I used my Olaf buttons to decorate the letters a little. I had a few places on my sign where it conveniently looked like Olaf was standing in the snow so I went with it. Then, I added a few Mickey Mouse snowflake buttons for some extra Disney magic!
7.) Decorate Your Fish Bowl
Finally, the last part is to decorate your fish bowl. I originally wanted to put an Olaf figure inside mine, but I couldn't find him. You could put a figure, tsum tsum, candle, small plush, miniature scene, basically anything inside of the fish bowl. The sky's the limit! And, since it has a top, you could place something on top of it! I played around with a snowflake ornament inside and then my Olaf plush on top! But, I might change it around every few weeks. Or, as a variation, you could replace the "O" fish bowl with a snow globe. (You can usually find plastic ones at the craft store this time of year.)
Once you're settled on how to decorate it, you're done! Find a place to show off your creation and enjoy Olaf's Winter Snow Sign!!! °o°
Finally, the last part is to decorate your fish bowl. I originally wanted to put an Olaf figure inside mine, but I couldn't find him. You could put a figure, tsum tsum, candle, small plush, miniature scene, basically anything inside of the fish bowl. The sky's the limit! And, since it has a top, you could place something on top of it! I played around with a snowflake ornament inside and then my Olaf plush on top! But, I might change it around every few weeks. Or, as a variation, you could replace the "O" fish bowl with a snow globe. (You can usually find plastic ones at the craft store this time of year.)
Once you're settled on how to decorate it, you're done! Find a place to show off your creation and enjoy Olaf's Winter Snow Sign!!! °o°
Before you go, make sure to enter to win our prize for this hop . . .
We have a prize from KatScrappiness.com! This prize pack includes a die set and 5 packages of sequins of the winners choice! Choices must be from the current inventory. Winners must be in the continental United States.
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Good luck, and enjoy the rest of the hop!
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