How to Make a Glitter Tumbler

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How to Make a Glitter Tumbler

I love glitter and Starbucks so why not put both together! This adds a fun unique decoration to a somewhat boring cup.

Bailey Carlin

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Step 1 of 7

You will need a double layered tumbler. All new Starbucks iced tumblers have an inner core.

Step 2 of 7

Next grab some glitter from your local craft store. Im partial to the Martha Stewart collection. She has lots of different colors and forms of glitter.

Step 3 of 7

You will also need adhesive spray. Any brand is fine and you can most likely find it in the glue aisle at any craft store.

Step 4 of 7

Unscrew the outer core of the tumbler. This is the piece that will be sprayed. The inner core stays separate.

Step 5 of 7

Quickly spray at least two times in the inside of the outer core. Make sure you are able to cover the entire space.

Step 6 of 7

Next (you will need to move quickly) power as much glitter as you see fit into the cup. Cover the top and shake. This process will be fast so don't waste anytime!

Step 7 of 7

Replace the inner core after a few minutes and wait over night for the everything to dry. And there you have it! One glitter tumbler :) now..where is the coffee?

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I work at Santy Integrated as a Social Community Manager. Starbucks runs in my veins. My obsessions lie in art, typography, music, travel & fitness.

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Adhesive spray

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Starbucks tumbler with inner core

Super Cute!

Tina Weldon last month

Love it so cute

Scarlette Oliver 5 months ago

That's okay,Thanks!

deontie ▽ 5 months ago

No I don't think so :(

Bailey Carlin (author) 5 months ago

Do you think it would be safe?

deontie ▽ 5 months ago

No problem Erin! Happy to help :)

Bailey Carlin (author) 5 months ago

Deontie then it's probably not sanitary. You can probably find the right one online at Starbucks.com

Bailey Carlin (author) 5 months ago

Thank you Bailey for consistently staying in top of replies to our questions!' :)

Erin Gateman 5 months ago

I can't.I went and Got it and They Only had these left and I thought you could unscrew it.I don't know if it safe to do it in the regular cup itself.

deontie ▽ 5 months ago

Can the inner core be put back on without breaking it to get it off?

Bailey Carlin (author) 5 months ago

What if I can't unscrew my Starbucks Tumbler;Is it safe to still do the inner core.Cause I spent money on the supplies.

deontie ▽ 5 months ago

Alia yes you can :) if you get the double walled tumblr

Bailey Carlin (author) 5 months ago

Can u still drink out of it

Alia Walker 5 months ago

Neat

Richard Shanks 5 months ago

I love starbucks !!

David Aguilar 5 months ago

Yes I made this DYI based on Starbucks Tumblers only. Im sure there are double walled tumblers out there. But unfortunately I made this one with only Starbucks in mind.

Bailey Carlin (author) 5 months ago

I have noticed not all tumblers open only the Starbucks ones has anyone else found that problem

Drea Diana 5 months ago

@sharon: not all of then come apart like this. Though they are all double walled (or double insulated). If you cup has a thick whitish rubber like band around the rim ( its like a grip pad) then you have the customizable one.

Rane Body Decor 5 months ago

Stupid question: how do you unscrew the inner core? I have the tumbler but I can't figure out how to do it!

Sharon Tan 5 months ago

Good idea! I have a customizable hot cup from target similar to the tumbler in this that comes with a strip of paper. I coated the strip of paper in a light coat of glue and dipped the paper into a paper plate of glitter. Then I tapped the excess glitter off, let it dry and put it back in.

Madame McDerpington 5 months ago

this is great im definately going to do this for christmas for my mom she will luv it thanks a lot

Mia Martin 6 months ago

Very Cool :D

Keturah Smith 6 months ago

This will work for a present for my sister thx!!

Fi G 6 months ago

Neat!

Ashlea Morgan 6 months ago

Thanks So Cool!

deontie ▽ 6 months ago

Great addition Julianna!! Glad you got the chance to try it out!

Bailey Carlin (author) 7 months ago

So cute!! Tried it and went with a coat of clear sealant after it had (completely, overnight) dried and it's gorgeous and flake free. I use a clear gloss sealant afterwards on all my glitter crafts as a general rule, which is why I tried it. What a great tutorial, thanks!!

Julianna Young 7 months ago

Thank you!

Bailey Carlin (author) 7 months ago

Awesome guide!

Steven Ramkumar 7 months ago

For anyone wanting to so this who doesn't have a Starbucks tumbler yet: they will go 40%off during the 12 days of gifting promotion ( dec 1-12) I believe the date is the 7th (each day is something different) but ask your local Starbucks and they'll have all the details for you!

Rane Body Decor 7 months ago

Haha YAY! Have fun Sara!

Bailey Carlin (author) 7 months ago

I have wanted a tumbler for a long time now and liked the size/function of the Starbucks ones but thought they looked kind of ugly. I am SO excited to get one and try this out! Thank you!!

Sara Burgess 7 months ago

My bad lol good to know it won't flake though ;)

Rane Body Decor 7 months ago

Hello ladies. I answered malaika's question in a separate message. Sorry about that. NO you do now need to seal anything in this project. I have had mine done for 2 months now and it's been dropped, washed and much more. Just use a good adhesive spray and you will be fine. Another layer of glue would be a really bad decision!!! This will make the inner core stick to the outer and you don't want that. Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you! And have fun!

Bailey Carlin (author) 7 months ago

I have not done this specific project, but having worked with glitter before I think spraying it a second time is a great idea. It'll seal it which will keep it from flaking and give it a longer life.

Rane Body Decor 7 months ago

👆 I had the same question should we spray another layer of glue then or is it fine as is? Loved how it turned out btw!

Erin Gateman 7 months ago

Such a cute idea! I love it! After u spray the adhesive and put the glitter in the cup do you need to spray some kind of sealant over the glitter to keep the glitter from coming off or does the glitter hold up pretty well?

Malaika Lacy 7 months ago

This looks really interesting to make. So, I might try this :)

Madison Clarridge 7 months ago

I hope everyone is having fun glitterfying their cups!! :) enjoy!

Bailey Carlin (author) 7 months ago

Very cute! I have a ton of these too-and never thought if this! Ugh Genius :D

Aleesha D 7 months ago

That's so adorable! Thanks I've got tons of these cups but they are just plain. Now I can fix that :)

Ellenmarie Williams 7 months ago

Very cool! Thanks for sharing...

Priti Bali 7 months ago

Hey Bailey , this is awesome!! Gonna go get me a Starbucks tomorrow :)

Denise Santosuosso-Ferrara 8 months ago

Cool!!

Marteia English 8 months ago

SO AWESOME!! I love it!!!

shmarz 🌵 8 months ago

As long as you can replace the inner core and replace it once your done with the glitter yes it should be fine!

Bailey Carlin (author) 8 months ago

Such a cute idea! I am going to make this for as a gift! Ty:)

Elvida Vanessa 8 months ago

Awesome! But i have a diffrent brand of cup that looks like urs is it ok?

Kayla Kim 8 months ago

No worries :)

Bailey Carlin (author) 8 months ago

Ohhh I didn't know that :p

Malea Sager 8 months ago

Yes because you will be putting glitter and spray in the inside of the outer piece to the tumbler. There is a separate core piece that you have to unscrew and set aside.

Bailey Carlin (author) 8 months ago

You sprayed it on the inside? Is it safe to drink out of then?

Malea Sager 8 months ago

Yep! I got the idea from Pinterest :)

Bailey Carlin (author) 8 months ago

Seen this on Pinterest. Nice

Sara Sara 8 months ago

Never dishwash these cups!! No matter what they fall apart really quickly if you do!

Bailey Carlin (author) 8 months ago

All Starbucks cups say hand wash only but I have this tumble and I put ( without glitter) both pieces in. If you glitter it up I wouldn't put it in there.

Rane Body Decor 8 months ago

Is this dishwasher safe? Or would I need to just put the inner core in the dishwasher? I love it though! So cute!

Alexa Pavón 8 months ago

That's kinda cool .. I'm not a big glitter fan, but I bet it makes the coffee drink look awesome! Good idea :)

Marina Gonzales Piperidis 8 months ago

Thank you Rane.

Bailey Carlin (author) 7 months ago

Check at Starbucks.com or a licensed location ( like a Starbucks inside a target or a grocery store) also keep your eye out around Xmas time because they had one last year that had a Xmas scene in it ( that was removable)

Rane Body Decor 7 months ago

Hey Jennifer! Im guessing that most Starbucks locations have made it a seasonal product. And since we are in the Fall/Christmas season they have taken iced cups of the shelves for the time being. My best guess would to go to Starbucks.com and look in their sale items. You may be able to find some grande sizes there. Sorry you haven't had luck finding them so far. I hope you do!

Bailey Carlin (author) 7 months ago

I've been to a couple Starbucks and can't seem to find this specific cup. Do you know of a place online I could order this? It would make great Christmas gifts!!

Jennifer Catherine 7 months ago

I do own 3 of these in the venti size though and I think this would be a great way to customize them!

Rane Body Decor 8 months ago

I'm sorry to be that person that just has to make a correction, but not all new cups come apart like this. It's a customizable cup which is why it comes apart. All Starbucks tumblers ARE double walled or double insulated but they do not all come apart like this one. This cup is aprox 3$ more than your standard tumbler.

Rane Body Decor 8 months ago

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Haha now you do! Make sure it's a new generation tumbler not the older ones. Those don't unscrew.

Bailey Carlin (author) 7 months ago