December 12, 2012

ALL THAT GLITTERS


Each month I hold a workshop in my home. Some of the papercrafters who attend the workshops choose to be members of Linda's Stamp-In Club. One of the perks I give to my members is a little something I created just for them in their order bag each month. For November, I decided to give them some glitter for their Christmas tree.


I chose the heart shape to symbolize my love and appreciation for them. 

To create these little beauties is very simple -- although a bit messy. These ornaments are the clear glass shapes you can find in the big box craft stores. Simply take off the top cap -- it pops out easily -- add several drops of your choice of Stampin' Up!'s reinkers, then add glitter. I used some of the fine glitter that Stampin' Up! carried awhile back. 

Before adding the glitter, make sure that the entire inside of the ornament is coated with the reinker. Add the glitter -- as much as you want since the excess will be tapped back into the container -- and tap and tap and rotate until all the colored insides are covered with glitter. I let them dry for 10-15 minutes before putting their tops back on. Tie your choice of hanger onto the loop in the cap, and voila!, you have a gorgeous sparkly ornament.


May your Season be filled with glittery wonder and happiness.

Smiles.



21 comments:

  1. These are so sweet Linda! I'd love it if you would share this and any of your wonderful Christmas projects at the Winter Wonders & Holiday Happenings link party that I'm co-hosting. Hope to see you there! Have a fabulously festive day!
    Tuula :)
    http://www.thriftyrebel.com/2012/12/winter-wonders-holiday-happenings-link.html

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    1. Thank you, Tuula! You are so sweet yourself! :>)

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  2. A true gift from the heart - glitter and all!

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    1. Aw, what a nice thing to say, Donna. Thank you. :>)

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    1. Thanks, Tonna! They were lots of fun -- but a little messy -- to make. :>)

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  4. They're beautiful Linda. What a great idea.

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  5. GORGEOUS!! Absolutely LOVE this idea! You did such a marvelous job on them. They look VERY professional! I'm sure your ladies love them.
    Blessings,
    Doni

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  6. They are so pretty and such a great way to decorate! Thank you so much for sharing this at SHOW-licious Craft Showcase! http://sew-licious.blogspot.com/2012/12/show-licious-craft-showcase-12.html

    I look forward to seeing you again! :)

    Marti

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    1. Thank you, thank you, Marti! What a nice thing to say. :>)

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  7. Very pretty! Thanks so much for sharing at our Countdown to Christmas link party! Merry Christmas! :)
    http://dixie-n-dottie.blogspot.com/

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    1. Thanks, Dixie n Dottie. Thanks also for letting me link up! :>)

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  8. So pretty! Thanks for linking up at Fall Into the Holidays! Next round will open Saturday morning!

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    1. Thank you! And thanks for letting me link up! :>)

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  9. Gorgeous ornaments! I love anything with glitter! :)

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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    1. Thanks, Jill. I am pleased with how they turned out. :>)

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