White lines and dots make interesting new ornaments I designed last week. I am still experimenting with the idea. I like the idea of working with just lines and adding dots or other solid shapes. I started off with lines separating the ball into sections then went from there...no pattern.  I will probably use some acrylic paint at some point as I like the look of the lace style ornaments. They have much finer lines. 

I used an oil paint marker but I find the tip to be too big. I will have to find a smaller line to be completely happy with the ornament. The ornament on the left that is red shiny glass. The one of the right that is blue satin glass ornament. The shiny glass one soaks up the oil paint on the red. The ball that is satin holds the paint really nicely. Depending on the quality of glass ball and what type you can get good results. I had some left over so I took the time to see which ball would have the best results.

I will be posting more ornaments in the coming days before New Years.
Just like to wish everyone "Happy Holidays". Until next time...Happy Crafting!!

This shot shows how round Santa's nose really is and the details are carefully sewn. This Santa hangs on my door greeting visitors. Not all my crafts are made in the winter. This Santa was created in September.

Date Created: 2009 


 

This is a hand molded polar bear with painted rosy cheeks and a button nose. Polar bears are always a delight to see. This ornament will be hard to put back in the box once Christmas is over.

This polar bear has even made its way to China to some loving homes for Christmas in 2004. Special delivery by a friend going there to see family.

Date Created: 2003

I designed this fellow in 2001 in a series of hand painted ornaments as a yearly gift to my family, as well to fill my tree with ornaments.


Date Created: 2001

This penguin will pull at your heart strings. The outdoor light transforms into a cute ornament for the tree with a hand sewn individual hat with pompom.

Date Created: 2002

Recycled light bulb made into a reindeer. Original design.  Hand painted.

He has horns made foam and a bit of snow on his hat. Creating these ornaments are fun to do and normally start out as a sketch in my journal.

Date Created: 2006

Recycled light bulb made into this lovely little snowman with foamy hat. A great addition for a collector of snowmen.

Date Created: 2000
Release Date: 2010

I put him in my tree now 15 years. He hasn't changed...he's always willing to hang smiling at me and now for my children.

I have a created date and a release date. I create them normally one or some times many years before I give them to other family members. Mostly now I am more experience I give them almost directly the year I create them. 

This recycled light bulb ornament has three unique paintings. One snowman, one gingerbread man ( also gingerbread woman) and a candy cane. All individually hand painted with acrylic and no two are exactly alike. They are free hand sketched then painted.

This light bulb was created on a standard light bulb from Canada. The shape of the bulb will be European standard but still a great addition to any tree.

Date Created: 2004

This Teacher gift is hand painted with acrylics on wood mirror with a touch of ribbon to give it just the right balance between black and white. 

Measurement: 26 cm  x 26 cm (10" x 10")
Date created: June 25th, 2010

I had seen them online and thought they were very nice. This is my first try at making them. My mother liked it so much she asked if she could have it...well I couldn't say no. I only made one so far but they are not so hard to make. Just time consuming. I would like to give a class in making them when I practice some more.

Date Created: December 11, 2009

These are some angels I painted with acrylic and freehand drawn on glass balls. These angels are already adopted and have a home. 

Date Created: December 2011.

This is a great addition to anyone who collects snowmen. Hand painted with acrylic paint and hand made felt hat and scarf.

Recycled light bulb.

Date created: 2003

This little penguin has a family just waiting to be made. This is the Papa Penguin. Hand painted with acrylics with a handmade felt hat. I created him to have a family along side to have parents and children penguins.

Recycled light bulb.

Date created: 2006

I needed to think quick as these lovely Snowmen will have a new home today. The Teacher gifts will be given out today from my two children. It's hard to transport glass and these balls are very thin so I hope they will keep them safe wrapped with snow paper around the bottom of the glass. I secured it with tape and glue but will let them now it only for one way transport home today. It is thin cardboard I had on hand covered with decorative paper and white paper for the snow looking border around the ball to hold it in place.

There is a touch of felt as the apple holds the ribbon of all the names of the class and the recipient name of this wonderful gift. 

This ball has the Teacher's name with all the class names listed along with the year and individual ribbons making this a one of a kind unique gift to give from the class. Instead of giving individual gifts this idea will surely be a hit with any teacher as a memento of moments shared by all classmates. 

 

Size: 100mm

Date Created: October 17, 2010

 

Learn about wire wrapping and make Christmas ornaments from scratch with this festive tutorial. The Elegant Emerald Ornaments are easy to make Christmas ornaments that even beginners can try.

When trying new hobbies or crafts don't forget to take safety precautions to protect yourself. 

This project is not difficult but you need a wooden ball(non breakable round surface) if you try it on something breakable like a glass bulb you will hurt yourself. 

Materials:

• Wooden ball ornament ..... see link located in the Tutorials section of the website.

This project is a published article that can also be found at Favecrafts.com. Located in the Published Article section on the website. I will post more updated articles when my submissions are successful.