cake topper part 1

So I've been working on a cake topper, inspired by the following:

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I did attempt to cover the base with fabric; it didn't work out, so I made a change of plans. But here are the original materials.

• Small cardboard craft box. Found at craft stores.
• Floral wire
• White floral tape
• Wire cutters
• Embroidery floss in different colors
• Charms of some sort
• Acrylic paint
• Brush/sponge
• Hammer and nail
• German glass glitter
• Sealer spray
• Ribbon
  

My first step was making the arch.

I twisted together three pieces of floral wire and wrapped it around the box to create the arch shape.

Then using a nail and hammer, I made two small holes for the arch.

I tested the arch and made adjustments. Next, I painted the base with three coats of white paint. On top of a Bebe catalog. That's definitely a requirement for this project.

After that, here's where it started to go a bit wrong. I forgot to buy glue for the glitter, so I googled around and found that I could apply the glitter directly to the paint. Well, I got silly and thought that meant I could mix the glitter in the paint..

I don't hate what happened, but it's not exactly glittery. More to come.