Time to get those fun custom Christmas ornaments started. I've had fun making interactive unique shaker ornaments using shaker mix and 3D buttons from Buttons Galore, and chipboard from Creative Embellishments.
This ornament looks a little more complex because it has a snowflake and snowman tucked inside the globe, but that's simply dangling by wire. Super easy!
Here's what you need:
5. Craft wire
7. Ribbon of choice and other embellishments for finishing touch
The shaker mix is the key to the project.
You need to make the difficult decision...what shaker mix from Buttons Galore to use and which adorable 3D Buttons to pick for embellishments. The shaker mix will help determine the color ribbons to be used and any other embellishments you add to the ornament.
This is what I selected for my cheery and festive ornament. The options, color choices and themes are limitless.
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Craft Wire and Glue?
When doing a project to hang on a tree, you know people will be handling and touching it. You absolutely must make sure it's not going to crack open or fall apart. That's why I included a heavy durable glue made for a variety of surfaces including plastic (Beacons 3-in-1 glue is my favorite glue) and craft wire on the product list.
Will hot glue work? I'm not crazy about using super glue on anything. Sure hot glue will probably work for the short term but it breaks down over time, loses it's ability to bond and your project will fall apart with a flurry of glitter and sequins. And what does "over time " mean? Could be a year from now or 5...but it will fail.
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 |  |  Fillable Christmas Ornaments: Clear Plastic, 80Mm / By Darice |
Why the Wire?
I take an extra measure of security- by wiring the top together. I also use the wire to secure all decorations and embellishments to the ornament. The gold wire is simple to use and is pretty so I don't really worry if some of the wire shows.
The wire will get wrapped around the top of the ornament to secure your embellishments including the ribbons and even the decorative button.
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| |  Creative Embellishments - Large Snowflake Set |
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| | Fillable Christmas Ornaments: Clear Plastic, 80Mm / By Darice |
