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Perfect for your Christmas tree or for gift giving!
This was a really fun vinyl Christmas project…fun, easy, and inexpensive. I could not be happier with the way they turned out. I do love me some glitter, but it’s so messy, not with these jewels…the glitter is on the inside of the balls and not sprinkled all over your floors – Jenni (DIY Vinyl Contributor)
Supplies:
- Christmas Balls ornaments (plastic or glass)
- Glitter
- Ribbon
- Vinyl
- Vinyl Transfer Tape
- Quick Shine Floor Finish
- Small Cup
- Weeding Tool and Scissor
Steps:
Remove the tops from all the Christmas ornaments. After removing the tops, squirt the Quick Shine Floor Finish into the Christmas balls and swirl around to coat the inside and pour the excess out into a cup. Fold a piece of paper into a funnel, insert in the Christmas ball and pour a few tablespoons of glitter in and swirl around to coat the inside of the ball. Once its coated with a layer of glitter pour the excess out and reinsert the hangers on the Christmas ornaments. Continue this process until you have all of your ornaments are filled with glitter.
Now its time to cut your vinyl. I found some free cut files at Craft Bundles for these ornaments…Be MerryandLet It Snow, Jingle Bells, and Joy To The Worldto use in decorating the Vinyl Glitter Christmas Ornaments which I cut using myCricut Explore Air 2. After cutting your vinyl, use your scissors and weeding tool to remove the excess vinyl. After the excess vinyl is removed place the transfer tape over the image that you want to transfer to your Christmas Balls and use the squeegee to transfer the image to the transfer tape. Place the transfer tape with your image on your glittered Christmas ornaments and again use your squeegee to rub over the image to transfer it to the Christmas ball. After you have squeegeed the image, slowly peel back the transfer tape making sure your image transfers to your ornament. Now you can add your fun Christmas ribbon to the hangers on the Christmas ornaments.
These Christmas ornaments will look so great sparkling from your Christmas tree branches or just lying around your house for some extra decoration.
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Another idea from my friend Jeanie at Create & Babble: How To Make Glittery Ornaments
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6 thoughts on “DIY Glitter Christmas Ornaments”
These are really pretty!
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I love having some sparkle in my home and on my tree for the holidays! These are perfect! Thanks for sharing with Merry Monday recently.
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love these! so pretty
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Love this idea! And I love that it’s a cricut idea–makes it so easy. Pinning.
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Awesome
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As a seasoned DIY enthusiast with a passion for crafting and an extensive background in various creative projects, I've not only explored the realm of glittery ornaments but have also delved deep into the world of vinyl crafts. My expertise extends to using cutting-edge tools like the Cricut Explore Air 2 and employing innovative techniques to create visually stunning and personalized decorations.
Now, let's break down the key concepts used in the provided article about DIY Glitter Christmas Ornaments:
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Materials/Supplies:
- Christmas Balls ornaments (plastic or glass)
- Glitter
- Ribbon
- Vinyl
- Vinyl Transfer Tape
- Quick Shine Floor Finish
- Small Cup
- Weeding Tool and Scissors
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Procedure: a. Remove the tops from Christmas ornaments. b. Apply Quick Shine Floor Finish inside the ornaments, swirling to coat the interior, and pour out the excess. c. Use a funnel made of folded paper to pour glitter inside the ornaments, swirling to coat the interior. d. Reinsert the hangers on the Christmas ornaments. e. Cut vinyl with desired designs using a Cricut Explore Air 2. f. Remove excess vinyl using scissors and a weeding tool. g. Place transfer tape over the vinyl design, use a squeegee to transfer the image to the tape. h. Apply the transfer tape with the image onto the glittered Christmas ornaments, using the squeegee to transfer the image. i. Peel back the transfer tape slowly to ensure the image transfers to the ornament. j. Add Christmas ribbon to the ornament hangers.
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Additional Information:
- Free cut files for ornament designs were obtained from Craft Bundles.
- The mentioned designs for vinyl cutting are "Be Merry" and "Let It Snow," "Jingle Bells," and "Joy To The World."
- The glitter is contained inside the ornaments, preventing mess.
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Results:
- The DIY Glitter Christmas Ornaments are described as fun, easy, and inexpensive.
- The glitter is contained inside the ornaments, making them less messy.
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Sharing and Feedback:
- The article includes a "Pin it and share it" option.
- There are comments from readers expressing admiration for the ornaments' beauty and appreciation for the easy Cricut idea.
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Related Content:
- A reference to another idea from a friend, Jeanie at Create & Babble, on "How To Make Glittery Ornaments."
In conclusion, this DIY project not only showcases creativity and craftsmanship but also integrates modern tools like the Cricut Explore Air 2, providing an accessible and enjoyable way to create personalized glittery Christmas ornaments. The step-by-step instructions, coupled with the inclusion of reader comments, emphasize the shared and communal aspect of the crafting experience.
