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Sunday, December 11, 2011

Christmas Ornaments

Here's an easy way to add some fun and sparkle to your Christmas tree.
I made clear and frosted glass ornaments.  You can buy these at most any craft supply store.

Attach sticky strip to the center of the ribbon.  This is our beautiful Whisper White organza ribbon (#114319).   It looks elegant on anything!  Attach the ribbon right around the middle of the ornament.  I used a 9" piece of ribbon to fit my ornament.  When you attach your punched snowflakes, place one of them over the place where the ribbon overlaps, to hide the seam.

Punch snowflakes with the Doily Triple Layer punch (#122465) and attach them with our Liquid Tombow glue.
Tip:
If you're having difficulty punching through the glimmer paper, peel off the backing and it is much easier to punch.
Additional tips:
Always use the Triple Layer punches right side up.
Always use BOTH hands, one over the other, to punch.
Always do it standing up, so you can apply more pressure.

I used silver glimmer paper on the frosted ornaments and red glimmer paper on the clear ornaments.

Hold the snowflake in place until it can grab hold of the ribbon.  Be patient and it WILL hold.

I added 'snowflake' filler to the bottom of the clear ornament.  You could also add our mica flakes or even some Dazzling Diamonds glitter, for some added sparkle.
When you're finished, tie another piece of ribbon around the top of the ornament.  I just made a knotted tie around mine.  It only takes 5 or 6" of ribbon to just knot it around the top.  You could use more ribbon and make a fancy bow.

December 11 and counting...

Happy stamping!

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