Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Christmas Glass Block and Ornaments

Well, we are finally getting some cooler weather here in the deep south and I think it may be getting me in the mood to work on some Christmas projects!  I have been working on these simple, but cute Christmas ornaments for all my nieces and nephews.  They turned out really cute so I thought I would go ahead and make a matching glass block for my brother and sister.


* Clear Ornaments - Michaels
* Glass Block - Hobby Lobby
* Ribbon - Michaels
* Vinyl - red, apple green and holly green
* Cricut Cartridges - George (circles) Alphalicious and Ashlyn's Alphabet (letters)

I used etching cream all over the front and back of the glass block before applying the vinyl.  The instructions on the cream will tell you that it only takes about 10 minutes....wrong!  Plan on leaving the cream on for a good 40 - 50 minutes to get good results, and put the cream on really, really thick.




[Close up of ornaments]
I am going to enter this project at Fantabulous Challenge Me Monday #35.  Projects for this challenge must have something green and a circle so I think I have that part covered!  I hope to have more Christmas projects posted soon, as always thanks for stopping by!

16 comments:

Jennifer said...

This looks beautiful!! I have wanted to try these!!! TFS

Luv Scrapping Together said...

Love this idea! Everything looks so festive. Thanks for playing with us at FCCB!

Jean said...

These turned out so pretty! Thanks for playing along with us at FCCB.

Kate said...

What lovely projects! I love the ribbons that you have chosen. Thanks for the tip too.
Thanks so much for playing along at FCCB this week!

Raven B said...

This is beautiful!
Hugs,
Raven

BrendaB said...

Wonderful projects! I love the ornaments, but that glass block is just awesome! Thanks for joining us at FCCB this week!

Ladybug Designs said...

I love this project. What a wonderful idea. Thanks for sharing with us at FCCB

Kileen said...

I love these blocks! I keep saying I'm going to try them but just haven't done it yet. So pretty!

Jennifer aka Scrappin' Aggie said...

Wow! Wow! Wow!!! These are just gorgeous! Thanks for playing with us at FCCB :O)

Andrea said...

This is SO beautiful! I have have been thinking of doing something like this, but now I feel so not worthy! ;-) You did such a beautiful, festive job. Thanks for joining us at FCCB!

Val said...

Absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for joining us at FCCB this week!

The Scrapoholic said...

simply Marvelous!

Jamiecrafts said...

great job, i love that ribbon on top so cute! thanks for playing along at FCCB

Angji said...

Very nice! I have yet to try any etching but I always like the results. Thanks for playing along with us at FCCB!

Leinad said...

Love your ornaments! Haven't really tried etching yet, but you did a wonderful job (great tip, too!). Thanks for joining us at FCCB!

Scrapper69 said...

OMGOSH! These glass ornaments are simply BEAUTIFUL! :o)

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