Christmas Project # 9 An Elf has been working....

Remember my post titled Christmas Project #4  where I showed you some ornaments I had made with Re-inker colors and Glitter? Well there is a Christmas Elf (little ole me) that is that has been busy making quite a few more ornaments. I had so much fun with the first few I couldn't resist.  I made some cute little heart shaped ornaments as well.  In addition I decided to make some boxes that would hold them in case they are given as gifts??? (I don't want to let any secrets out if you know what I mean?) The 3 larger boxes are the Cupcake Box I used in this post. I got to thinking that it would be the right size for the Ornaments too. Plus it has a clear window on the top that adds to the beauty of the packaging. I used a Cricut Cut file to make these boxes. It used 3 cartridges--George, Plantin Schoolbook, and Accent essentials.I changed the window shape on the lid otherwise they are the same as the Cupcake boxes. The smaller box was made by hand.  This one has a clear top and front to display your beautiful ornament.  I used the Swiss Dots embossing folder and my Cuttlebug for the top portion. Add a ribbon handle and a flower and tag and you have a beautiful box to set off the Ornament. The small box was created by a talented crafter named Becky Roberts. She made it for a Cupcake box but like my larger box I thought it would work for an Ornament box too. I am showing one of the small Ornaments in it but the Glass ball Ornaments fit as well. Thank you for sharing these directions Becky.
So on to some pictures of the boxes and Ornaments. I am showing the boxes with the lids on and off so hopefully you can see better how they look.
The ornaments are either left plain with just a ribbon bow at the neck or decorated with Rub-Ons, glue dots with Prism Glitter,or sparkly trim. So here we go: 

I hope you enjoyed this project!!!

Christmas Project 4 is a Home Dec project

I called this a Home Dec project but it can also be a great gift idea too. I tried my hand at decorating some glass ball ornaments for  Christmas this year. I have seen some examples on the internet and here a few that I have tried. I made mine with Re-Inker Ink from CTMH. Others may have made them in a different way but I wanted to show you what I did. I plan on making some more and trying different techniques.
They are easy to do and don't need a lot of product in making them. I put about 30 drops of ink in the Ornament. Then swirl the ink until the entire inside is covered with ink. Pour out any extra ink. You can add  ink if the amount you dropped in to start with wasn't enough also. While the ink is still wet pour a matching color of glitter or a Prism Glitter into the ornament. Swirl that around and pour out any excess. Turn over into a container until dry. Replace your hanger part and you are ready to hang them on your tree. I tied some small bows with my Bow Easy tool and added that at the neck of the Ornament. It;s a great project for kids to do along with your supervision too.
For my 1st one I made one with Cranberry Re-Inker and Prism Glitter.

My next one was using Olive Re-Inker and Martha Stewart Green glitter. On the outside of the Ornament I placed small glue dots and then added Prism Glitter to the glue dots. Press the glitter into the glue dot until you no longer feel any stickiness.

My last one was using Cranberry Re-Inker and Martha Stewart Red glitter. I also added a Colonial White Rub-On from CTMH's "Love Story" Rub-Ons on the outside of the Ornament. It went on very smoothly. I think this one is my favorite. So far anyway... The CTMH products can be found here. Have fun making some of your own.