Admittedly, I was a little late in sharing the waxed leaves for many of you. Therefore, today I am giving you a little Christmas craft, in plenty of time for you to try it before Christmas is upon us!
I found this on the Internet and have become a bit obsessed with making them. They are quick and easy providing instant gratification.
Here we go!
You need clear, glass ornaments. These are readily available at Micheal's or Joann Fabrics and run about $2.49 for six of them (on sale).
Remove the cap from the top of the ornament and pour in a fair amount of floor wax. Yes, I said floor wax!
I pour the excess glitter into a paper cup and then back into the glitter container.
Wow! Isn't that pretty?
Now just add some bows to the top and you're all set!
This is a small sampling of what I've made. I'm not sure I should tell you but I've done about 5 dozen of them.
They would be beautiful on the Christmas tree or piled up in a glass vase or bowl. You should see them twinkle in candlelight!
I hope you enjoy these!
I found this on the Internet and have become a bit obsessed with making them. They are quick and easy providing instant gratification.
Here we go!
You need clear, glass ornaments. These are readily available at Micheal's or Joann Fabrics and run about $2.49 for six of them (on sale).
Remove the cap from the top of the ornament and pour in a fair amount of floor wax. Yes, I said floor wax!
Carefully swirl the floor wax inside the ornament being sure to cover the entire inside with the wax.
Next, pour out the remaining wax. Next, invert the ornament onto the bottle of wax or a cup and let the excess drain out. I usually allow it to drain for about 1 minute.
Next, pour in some glitter (I used Martha Stewart's glitter. She has fabulous colors). Be generous with the glitter.
Using a paper towel over the open top, give the ornament a good shake making sure the glitter adheres to the entire interior of the ornament.
Now just add some bows to the top and you're all set!
This is a small sampling of what I've made. I'm not sure I should tell you but I've done about 5 dozen of them.
They would be beautiful on the Christmas tree or piled up in a glass vase or bowl. You should see them twinkle in candlelight!
I hope you enjoy these!
32 comments:
Those are so pretty and look so simple to make. I like that.
Thanks so much for sharing this Jill! I sure will make some! Glo
GORGEOUS! Can't wait to make some!
large glass bowl, center of the table surrounded by candles....it would be gorgeous!!
ornaments make great gifts and everyone loves something homemade!!
you rock!!!!!!!!!
Beautiful and so simple. Nice of you to share this.
Thank you for ONE MORE IDEA!
If I get all these ideas created I will "be" no more . . . my oh my, there are so many creative ideas and tips available to us in blogland!
STUNNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your talent never ceases to amaze me!!!
(((((jill)))))
NOW THIS IS EXCELLENT - and I am going to try it. THANKS. sandie
very cute and clever - and i'd imagine, messy! :) or it would be in my house, at least!
Wow - these turned out nice! I may have to try making a few!
Very pretty and instant gratification is a strong selling point. I'm sold. :)
OHWOW!! Can't wait to do some! Hope I can find some of those!!
Happy weekend!
hughugs
Hi Jill... oooh, those are gorgeous!!! I have some of those ornaments I bought on clearance last year after Christmas at MIchaels... I am going to try that!... thanks for sharing... xoxo Julie Marie
Those are really cool, and you can go all one color or whatever combo you want, a delightful idea! I don't think 5 dozen is too many ;-)
Well I'll be that is just about the craftiest thing I've ever seen!!
Thank you!!
Yours are beautiful
Hugs Madi and Mom
Those are beautiful Jill! I would never imagine that floor wax was involved. Hope you are enjoying your day.
xo,
Danielle
How beautiful...and simple. Thanks for sharing!
They are very pretty. My you are very crafty. B
Dear Jill, You are a kindred spirit for sure. The ornaments are so pretty, and I have a whole set of Martha's glitters I never even opened...until now. Thanks for the inspiration and for visiting and following my blog, thanks to our mutual friend, Lynne! Penny
Wow, Jill I will for sure have to give this a try, they are beautiful. Thanks you for sharing your talents.
Wow! How clever and beautiful! Livie and I love the sparkles!!
EEK! This is a fabulous idea! Absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!
Thanks for sharing with us! Your talent is amazing!
xoRebecca
Wow!!! Love the sparkly ornaments and they look so easy to make! Im not sure how I'm going to decorate this year, but I just might have to make these!
That does look like fun!
Thanks for the idea :)
Thanks for sharing I'm going to try to make this with my students. We put up the tree today at school. The kids eyes lit up with excitement hope that's a good thing and not a distraction. :)
OK Jill,
I'm going to have to try this you way. I've tried it with the glue water mixture and ended up with a gloppy globby mess with streaks! I try the floor polish!
Thanks, and blessings,
Donna
They look wonderful Jill! Very clever.
These are beautiful, Jill. Love the bows/ribbon you've used too. :)
gorgeous!
At last! Glitter ornaments that don't loose their glitter. Ingenious!
So Pretty. We've done swirl a balls through the years: http://jennifer-yates.blogspot.com/2010/12/christmas-ornaments.html
Ooooh....I love it. I had somehow missed this post and my mom told me to go take a look! So cool and so easy....and cheap! Love it!
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