Glittering on the "Today" show! Come watch!
It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of glitter and I love all kinds of glitter crafts. We’
ve been busy glittering away on my television show and I thought it would be fun to share a couple of projects when I appeared on the Today Show this week. I brought in an array of eighteen gorgeous shades of glitter from the Martha Stewart Create craft line sold at Walmart. So, look at these photos, watch the video clip, and get glittering for the holidays!
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I've been a big fan of glitter for as long as I can remember. I'm one of those people who things anything and everything looks better with glitter. Looking forward to seeing you make more beautiful things!
Posted by: Kari | December 18th, 2008 at 6:56 pm
Glittering is something I love about Christmas - is it because it resembles fairytale?
I feel like sinking in unreal world...
Merry Christmas from Poland,
Ewa
Posted by: Ewa | December 18th, 2008 at 7:51 pm
Hi Martha, Couldn't find the video clip of your Today Show appearance, but I did see the actual show yesterday and it was really fun and glittery! I love your craft products at Walmart and usually buy some every time I visit their Superstore that is real close to Costco. The Walmart in my area seems to have more of the craft items than Michaels. I saw the new 1-800 Flowers ad with Jim McCann while I was watching you judge the chefs on Bravo's Top Chef show. I love the ad and your your appearance on Top Chef was outstanding! Congratulations on getting the fifth season of "The Martha Stewart Show" for next year! Life just wouldn't be the same without your show on TV every year. I can hardly wait to see the new photos of Genghis Khan when he comes to live with you soon and am anxiously awaiting his first appearance on your show! Thanks for sharing all that you do. Jan
Posted by: Jan Erickson | December 18th, 2008 at 8:07 pm
Love the photos but I can't seem to find the video link.
Posted by: Jennifer Priest | December 18th, 2008 at 8:59 pm
Merry Christmas Martha & a happy, healthy and safe New Year 2009 .Have a fun vacation at the spa.
I hope you will relax and find time for just YOU! Read, swim, eat,take long walks, exercise you know do your YOGA thing,, sleep, watch dvd's, eat some more blah, blah ,blah!
I received my January issue of MSL today & your article is fitting it's right up your alley for your vacation time.
Pam from California
Posted by: Pam from California | December 18th, 2008 at 11:28 pm
Beautiful. As always. Well done.
Posted by: Isle Dance | December 19th, 2008 at 12:06 am
I saw your glitter at Michael's and the colors are gorgeous!
Posted by: Rebecca | December 19th, 2008 at 1:24 am
Such beauty!
Posted by: Kathy | December 19th, 2008 at 2:11 am
Your glitter at Michael's is my heroin.
Posted by: Linda Crispell | December 19th, 2008 at 5:15 am
I had some glitter stored in with my Christmas decorations and then I bought some of your glitter. What a difference so now I can throw the old stuff out. I don't know how glitter is made but yours is definitely top-notch!
I hope Meredith 'got busy' that afternoon with some glittering of her own. She needs to watch your show more often and get an idea of how many of us enjoy being in your 'little world'. It's fun to glitter; we just made a sign the other day and glittered it all up.
I've been driving around with a magnetic sign on my car that advertises your show on the Fox network which I had made special, so maybe for Christmas I'll glitter a big MARTHA sign to put in the window or I'll put it on the front bumper.
Happy Holidays and enjoy your trip to the Spa. That sounds like fun! Trish
Posted by: Trish | December 19th, 2008 at 5:20 am
Martha,
I am completely "glitterless" at this time, and keep running into things that I'd like to glitter. I remember how fun it was when I was a kid. I really should get some "Martha" Glitter! Lots of pine cones here to glitter and make wreaths with, or swags.
Glittered wall paper?
Posted by: tinay | December 19th, 2008 at 5:26 am
You had mentioned a site for the tinsel in your segment on glittering. Something about a site for Christmas related items? Could you please tell me what the name of that store is? Thanks!
Posted by: connie ortberg | December 19th, 2008 at 5:50 am
Glitter and the holidays are inseparable, in my opinion. An extra layer of magic!
Speaking of the holidays, has anyone on your staff received my emails? If someone could let me know I'd appreciate it. Time is running short and I'd really like to grant Mom's wish. Thank you! ^_^
Posted by: Jennifer Redmond | December 19th, 2008 at 7:56 am
Martha: I just LOVE your line of glitter! The colors are so vivid.
I've done several Christmas Craft Shows this year and I glittered everything I could think of. The good news is I sold everything that had your glitter on and the customers were so excited to have these items in their homes and for gifts.
Most of all I feel the glitter has brighten the Holidays, expecially with the economy situation this year.
Betsy
Posted by: Betsy Mech | December 19th, 2008 at 8:04 am
I really love the little glittery animals. Its nice to know that there are so many colors to choose from. Does anyone know what the best kind of glue is to use for this kind of craft? Does Elmer's cut it?
Posted by: Melissa Gutierrez | December 19th, 2008 at 9:01 am
Glorious glitter...we all need to have our homes sparkling for the holidays...it provides the Christmas magic!
So wonderful Martha that you take the time to show others how beautiful and easy it is to create the *sparkle*!
Posted by: Sherey | December 19th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
Glitter rules! (. . .and my young-adult kids just roll their eyes when they see that Mom has found something else to glitter. Underneath it all, they know it's really beautiful---they just don't like to admit it.)
Posted by: MMC in San Diego | December 19th, 2008 at 1:16 pm
Thank you..For all of the Christmas craft inspiration. For your products, guides and ideas. For the inspiration and suggestions and for making so many of my projects go from being mearly vague and wishful ideas to real live Christmas treasures - much like yourself...
Merry Christmas Martha, and all the best for the New Year!
Posted by: Courtney Wallis Simpson | December 19th, 2008 at 1:18 pm
I started glittering pinecones this fall and I love it. I did'nt know that I could buy it at walmart so I'll check it out.
Posted by: barbara rowland | December 20th, 2008 at 5:49 am
I received glitter paint when I was eight years old (many, many moons ago ha!) and have been hooked on it ever since.
Whenever I visit my local Michael's store I always leave with some on my hands. It does indeed brighten up any kind of holiday decorations and such.
Happy Holidays to all my fellow bloggers...
Posted by: Maureen | December 20th, 2008 at 7:37 am
Most glues will be fine, but Elmer's goes on think so it could look lumpy. I'v been using Mod Podge and putting on a thin layer with a cheap foam brush.
The glitters are gorgeous. We did a Christmas tree craft for the preschool Christmas party and the brown construction paper didn't show up on red paper for the tree trunk. I used the bronze glitter on the brown paper and it was gorgeous.
Posted by: sara | December 20th, 2008 at 8:06 am
Martha,
I have loved receiving your crafty ideas in my inbox every day! I always look forward to an email from your team. Thanks for the great ideas and the always amazing photographs! Merry Christmas!
-Sarah from Create Studio
http://www.createstudio.blogspot.com
Posted by: Sarah @ Create Studio | December 20th, 2008 at 8:06 am
I love your idea of glittering a branch! So festive with the little birds on it. I recently purchased your white set of glitters at WalMart...used it on my soaps and cards this year, really nice assortment!
Merry Christmas Martha!!!
Betzie
Posted by: Betzie | December 20th, 2008 at 2:44 pm
I LOVE GLITTER!!!
Martha you have the best glitter of all..its so fine it's like fairy dust! Thank you so much for the beautiful glitter!
Posted by: Carla Martin | December 20th, 2008 at 6:10 pm
Glitter, glitter, everywhere!! I LOVE glitter too! Your colors are WONDERFUL!! I am going to ask for them for Christmas! I only have one negative comment - and it isn't about you! As a teacher - when I use glitter.... the cleaning person... is mad at me for days!! No matter how many times we sweep it up... the room still sparkles! I always joke and say... this is the prettiest dirt around! Happy Holidays!
Posted by: Jeanie Curry | December 21st, 2008 at 2:36 am
While recovering from a life and death situation in hospital I was lucky enough to catch the show on glitered noahs ark. Where can I purchase the ornaments and glitter? Just seems like Devine Intervention That I didn't miss this one .Where can I find the template for the Ark. Thsnk you so much.
Posted by: Kathy Zamira | December 21st, 2008 at 5:43 am
Did I miss the source for the animals she glitters? Where can u find them and the reindeer? In high school (about two decades ago) for a craft project, a guy in my glass said his glittered pine cone project was a way to cheeply impress someone. It realy is. He was ahead of his time!!
Posted by: chad | December 21st, 2008 at 6:27 am
Yeah, where do we get those animals? Thanks!
Love the glitter too!
Posted by: Marie | December 21st, 2008 at 10:02 pm
I love your cream sweater on your show today (12-22-08) featuring latkes, Russ & daughters, etc. Was it handmade? I am a knitter and I would love that pattern! I just looked beautiful on you.
Thanks & a Merry Christmas to you!
Rose
Posted by: Rose | December 22nd, 2008 at 10:49 am
Martha, I just wanted you to know how happy I was to see The Snowflake craft from the plastic 6-pack rings. I am a volunteer at the Potter Park Zoo in Lansing, Michigan and we collect the rings from people so they won't get thrown away without being cut up. Now we can make decorations for the zoo and maybe inspire other people to do the same when they see them. One of the best recycle projects I've seen!!
Posted by: Susan Ovington | December 22nd, 2008 at 4:58 pm
I began glittering a few seasonal and holiday decorations last year and WOW what a difference the little sparkles make!! Visitors and company even remarked about how pretty and attractive my cards, tree decorations and invitations were! Can't wait to check out the new Martha colors! Thanks for the tips and tools to make it all happen. Happy Holidays!!
Posted by: Pierre | December 24th, 2008 at 9:40 am
i love glitter too!!! I teach a craft class to senior citizens and they call me the glitter queen of all marthas glitter colors. we have done some wonderful projects
thanks and keep glittering!!!!!!
Posted by: sharon guisti | January 6th, 2009 at 3:04 pm