Holiday

[Beauty Maven]

Has anyone ever added snow or flocking to holiday garland?  I have Valerie's jingle bell garland and pics which I love, but the snow falls off every time I handle them.  Can I replace it with fake snowflakes from the craft store and a little hair spray?  Has anyone ever tried it?

[mousiegirl]

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@Beauty Maven wrote:

Has anyone ever added snow or flocking to holiday garland?  I have Valerie's jingle bell garland and pics which I love, but the snow falls off every time I handle them.  Can I replace it with fake snowflakes from the craft store and a little hair spray?  Has anyone ever tried it?

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@Beauty Maven  I don't see why not.

[SunValley]

Try it first someplace outdoors where any breeze is blocked just in case it’s messy!

[CAcableGirl2]

@Beauty Maven @SunValley @mousiegirl I'm curious on why you would use hairspray?  

I was thinking some sort of spray glue and then throw the "snow"  on top of where you sprayed the glue. 

I've always wanted to add flocking to garland, but didn't know if anyone had any luck with doing it.  If you end up doing it, please post a before/after picture if possible. 

[mousiegirl]

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@CAcableGirl2 wrote:

@Beauty Maven @SunValley @mousiegirl I'm curious on why you would use hairspray?  

I was thinking some sort of spray glue and then throw the "snow"  on top of where you sprayed the glue. 

I've always wanted to add flocking to garland, but didn't know if anyone had any luck with doing it.  If you end up doing it, please post a before/after picture if possible. 

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@CAcableGirl2  I bet there is a vide on this, google how to flock a garland.

[Snowpuppy]

I think I'm the Queen of Flock. 

You should be able to spray your piece with a light hand and outdoors if possible on a dry day. Much like spray paint, better to work in thin coats and build up.

Hairspray isn't a bad idea but be aware it may speed up the yellowing of the flocking.

[Gran Gran of two]

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@Beauty Maven wrote:

Has anyone ever added snow or flocking to holiday garland?  I have Valerie's jingle bell garland and pics which I love, but the snow falls off every time I handle them.  Can I replace it with fake snowflakes from the craft store and a little hair spray?  Has anyone ever tried it?

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Yes you can and yes I have.  The spray flock works much better then the bag snow.  Once you've sprayed it on to your liking then let dry for a bit then spray the hair spray.  I did go one step further and used a can of clear spray paint for glitter to keep everything on.  I hope you find a method that works for you.  

[Beauty Maven]

Thank you @Gran Gran of two -- I appreciate the advice.  I'll report back on the results.

[Beauty Maven]

Thank you @mousiegirl -- I will google.

[Beauty Maven]

Thanks @CAcableGirl2 -- I was thinking of using hairspray as glue.  I'm not a crafter, so I'm unfamiliar with crafting spray-glue.  I need to educate myself!