Projects of Christmas Past

Just a look back on a few things I have done over the past two years...

Peppermint Marshmallows Stirs. {perfect gift topper}

Gift wrapping caddy

Doily Basket

Felt words to add a little Christmas flare.

Painted Ornaments

Happy crafting...

Flashback DIY

Painted ornaments from last year.

Oldie but goodie!

Paint Ornament Tutorial {my very first tutorial}

My first tutorial.

Paint Ornaments:

I made these several years ago, maybe 10, and had not done them since. Not sure

why because they are SUPER easy and turn out so unique & special. So this year Buggie

and I made some to give as gifts to neighbors and friends.

What you need:

- Glass Ball Ornaments (Joann's has theirs on

sale right now for 50% off,

since they were putting out Valentines stuff!!!)

- Acrylic Paint (I just raided my craft supply, but if you

have a specific color palette in mind, they are less

then a $1 a bottle for the Joann's brand.)

- An empty egg carton

And thats it!

1. To start pick out at least three colors if not more to use. Then remove the top hook off the ornament. Place the ball in the container upside down.

2. Then pour about a 1/4 tsp of each color in the ornament. No worries if you get some

on the outside of the ball, since it is acrylic it will just peel right off

once dry.

3. Once you have all the colors in the ball, just pick it up an start swirling it. Cover the whole interior of the ball. You may need to add more paint as you go.

4. Once it is covered, pour the remaining paint out in the tray.

5. Then set upside down in the egg carton. This is when gravity does its magic. The colors will start to run down.

6. It is best to let them dry for at least 4 hours.

7. Then gently replace the topper. And poof you have a one of a kind ornament!

As you can see the more colors the more dramatic the look. Buggie picked some pretty crazy color combos, but I have to say they all worked! She has such an eye. You can finish them off with a bow around the top or not. I think ours will go without. Hope you enjoyed and are able to try these, it is very very easy with a beautiful result.