This project was so much fun! I wanted to decorate one using each of Stampin’ Up’s colors. I have 7 hanging in one of my craft studio windows. I love the way they sparkle in the sun! Here’s what you need:
clear glass ornaments (I bought mine at a local craft store, 12 for $3.99. I bought two boxes. I dropped one of the ornaments and broke it at home. One was broken in the package when I opened it up at home. So, check the packages carefully before purchasing)
Stampin’ Up classic ink reinkers ( remember, there are 48 regular colors, 6 In Colors and 9 neutral colors-the possibilities are endless!)
Dazzling Diamonds and or different colors of fine glitter (I used a mixture of the DD with gold, copper and silver glitter for different looks)
egg carton or bowl and lots of paper towels
Here’s How:
- Put 3-4 drops of the reinker colors inside the glass ornament. Turn the ornament this way and that to distribute the color and cover the inside of the ornament. You may have to add more ink.
- Place paper towel in an egg carton or bowl. Once you are satisfied with the color in the ornament, turn it upside down and let the excess ink drain into the paper towel. Let it drain for 10-15 minutes. Turn it right side up and dump Dazzling Diamonds, glitter or a combination of the two inside the ornament. Then, as KC and the Sunshine Band would say:
“Shake, Shake, Shake,
Shake, Shake, Shake,
Shake your booty, Shake your booty!”
(Go ahead and turn up those tunes and shake away!)
Most if not all of the glitter will stick to the ink inside the ornament, but if not, dump out any excess.
Couldn’t be any easier! Watch out, these are really addictive!
