Is it true that Christmas is just about 2 weeks away? Yikes! Now that my kids are older and in college, I decided everyone is getting gift cards. The grandkids are out of state and it’s easier for me to send them gift cards than to try to figure out their sizes or current passion. That means not much shopping to do, so I continue to work on my decorating projects. I’ve accepted the fact that this will be on-going until the end of the month!
Here’s a project I just finished. Although it’s not quilt related, it was fun and easy to make so I thought I’d share it with you.
It’s hard to believe that these beautiful ornaments are so very easy to create … and inexpensive! A few years ago, I made several to give as gifts to co-workers and everyone loved them!
Just pour acrylic paints into clear ornaments and swirl away. Once you pour the paints into the bulb, you can shake it for quick coverage. But I like how the paints blend and marbleize over time, so I rotate the ornament every few hours over a day. The color combinations are endless and every ornament is unique.
Just add ribbon and … voila! A beautiful gift that won’t break the budget.
My book club is having its annual holiday party this Saturday, and these are perfect for our gift exchange.
I kept the packaging simple and I already had most of the items on hand, so my 2010 costs for 10 gifts were minimal … $4.00! Can’t beat that! For a free tutorial, click here.
Merry Christmas … Happy Holidays to all!
1 comments:
I LOVE these!! Such a great idea, and they turn out so beautiful! I will have to bookmark this and try it out :-)
Thanks for sharing!
~ Meagan
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