I absolutely could not stop thinking about it. Four inches of glitter. That's ankle deep. What's it like to walk around in heels in glitter like that? How did they import it? How did they get it off of everything after NYE? Were they actually able to get it off of anything after NYE? Insanity.
I came up with the crazy idea to build a glitter sandbox—not huge, but big enough to take a few steps in. I just really needed to know what that was like. While dropping disco subculture from the project meant also leaving behind the glitter sandbox, I'm still holding out hope that I can do that one day. But for now, I'm settling for a scaled down version–a glitter zen garden.
I think zen gardens are beautiful ways to add a decorative element to a desk or a side table, and their calming effects are always welcome. However, a traditional wooden zen gardens wouldn't really work with the glittery aesthetic I was going for, and after a short search, I found the perfect clear acrylic tray (from The Container Store) to hold my sparkles.
This DIY is more of a put-it-together-yourself than a do-it-yourself, but I think it still qualifies.
You will need:
- a clear acrylic tray–make sure it doesn't have holes/handles cut out of the sides or the glitter will just spill out!
- black glitter
- diamond vase filler
- zen rake
To make:
Pour the glitter evenly throughout the tray. Assemble the diamonds/vase filler attractively in the glitter sand, and use your zen rake to comb through the glitter! Easy peasy.
I searched everywhere for a metal zen rake, but couldn't find one (that kind of goes against the entire point of zen gardens, being natural and all that), so I spray painted mine. If you know someone who can make me one, let me know!
I used clear vase filler that's shaped like diamonds in place of the rocks that usually occupy zen gardens. I think it goes well with the clear tray and the whole thing kind of has a futuristic vibe.
I love having this on my desk; I always like to challenge the context of the way people look at glitter. The only thing this zen garden needs is a pop of hot pink. Maybe I can find some pink gems...
What do you think?!
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Such a cute idea! Perfect decor!
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What a great idea. You are so creative!
this is so adorable! x, kenz http://sincerelykenz.com
Definitely need this on my desk at work 🙂
I’ve never heard of that tradition?! But it sounds AMAZING. Walking in glitter — that’ll be a childhood dream come true! I’m loving the DIY version of this, and, though I’m not a huge fan of the colour, I think pink would’ve been amazing!
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This is such a cute idea! I’ve never seen anything like it, but I’m loving it.
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This is probably the best thing I have seen all day! Def making this for my desk. LOVEEEE.
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Amy
This is such a cute idea an dove that it’s so affordable!
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This would be so cute on my desk at work!!!
-Morgan
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This is fabulous!! I’m bookmarking this so I can use it to make one for my house next year!! adorable
How cute is this! My sorority’s symbol is the Diamond, so this would look amazing in our chapter lodge!
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This is the cutest thing I’ve ever seen.
I would love to have something like this on my desk.
xoxo, Jenny
One day I would love to make this. You can never have enough glitter in your life!
This is absolutely adorable! And I agree with you — a pop of hot pink would be fabulous!