Hello friends,
Okay so it's not really Christmas but here is something festive.
Spellbinders have produced a gorgeous set of new dies called Frosty Forms and
one of them features this lovely reindeer.
I've created something different by using the die to etch the image onto glass.
I discovered this glass ornament in Hobbycraft and realised it was the same shape as the
This isn't as tricky as it sounds - you die cut your image with sticky back plastic -
the vinyl kind - you can get this in DIY stores. Place the image onto the glass and
smooth it down, make sure the edges are completely flat and no air bubbles.
Using etching cream - follow the instructions (I used Etch All) smother the whole ornament and wait..(impatiently if you are me!)
When time is up - you scrape it off and wash it away, remove the sticky back plastic reindeer die cut and that part remains clear.
I've added a small Layered Poinsettia and attached dotty ribbon and twine.
It makes me feel Christmassy already!
And...just a couple of Bella Birthday photos to share...
new squeaky toys that look like cakes (with hindsight this is pretty cruel!) ...
especially when she did her hardest to eat them!
Take care friends and hope you are all having a lovely weekend.
28 comments:
Hi Christine,what a great idea. The bauble look amazing. Where oh where do you get your ideas, just keep them coming.
Wilma
Sorry forgot Bella, who could do that, you have teased a bit buying her pretend cakes. Bet she loves them anyway.
Wilma
What a beautiful bauble. Bella look very cute with the cakes
hugs Linda
Great Idea glad Bella enjoyed her day
Hii Christine, , such a fantastic idea but where have you managed to get etching paste, everywhere I have tried not available In this country and they won't mail from the US as it's a hazardous substance. please tell. Bella is soooo cute. Best wishes, Lesley x
Morning Christine, I think that Hobbycraft had expect a rush on these ornaments. What an amazing idea.
When will these dies be released- i need them.
TFS
Hugs
AManda x
Hi Christine - what a fabulous idea, never tried glass etching, but might have to have a go. Bella looks soo cute, bet she loves her new toys.
lv norma
Hi Christine This is a great idea it is so pretty.
Bella looks gorgeous in these photos. x.
What a brilliant idea Christine!! x
Morning Christine,
Bella looks pleased with her toys.
Love the bauble very pretty.
Have a good weekend.
Lydia
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Morning Christine. OMW i love this is there no end to your ideas. This i will have to try this as it looks so stunning and would make some beautiful tree ornaments. Loving bella's pictures and the cakes they look so real. xx hazel
Morning Christine, wow this is a stunning creation..another wonderful idea from you! Keep them coming together with the photos of the adorable Bella! I have a hen called Bella, but can't get her to pose for 2 seconds! Happy crafty weekend everyone Carole Z X
What a lovely idea today, still sounds complicated to me though but I have never heard of this method before.
You take great pictures of Bella but then I suppose she is a good subject isn't she? I wonder whether the toys are still squeaking now...my daughters dog always punctured them within minutes of chewing. Mind you it did stop the noise. Hehehehe.
Have a lovely weekend, it sounds really windy out there today.
Elizabeth x
Well Christine you never disappoint us do you ? your ideas are wonderful ,i could just see this bauble on a Christmas tree .
Im sure Bella will enjoy playing with the cakes ,and just think she wont get fat on them .xxx
Elaine H X
This is such a great idea Christine, well done! Love Bella's new toys!
Janice x
Great idea Christine, could be used for many different projects. Anne x
Hi Christine, I absolutely adore this ornament. I have always fancied a go at glass etching but am just too scared! I keep thinking If the cream can eat through glass it can't be safe.
Another clever idea and have just ordered these dies from Create and Craft so will be giving this a go if I can get my hands on the etching paste.
Lovely project - such a great idea! Great pics of Bella. Love, Julia xxx
Hi Christine
love your super idea. I can't even think about the "C" word yet (although I did make a promise to myself last "C") that I wouldn't leave my cards to the last minute this year, AND that I would make at LEAST one a month, well I guess that idea is out of the window now lol. Love the pic's of Bella, what a meanie Mum you are, hope she got a few edible treats as well.
hugs
Sandra (craftyna)
Oh wow Christine, your bauble is absolutely stunning, such a great idea, I love it. And Bella, how could you not love that gorgeous little face, she is adorable - love her gifts too. Crafty hugs, Anne x
oooh you are so so clever Christine and where do you find the time???
This is a brilliant project Christine - I've never heard of this before. You certainly keep busy!
Love the Bella piccies - nice to have a chew on a bit of cake with no calories to bother about! She looks very happy..
Hugs Sue P xx
Hi Christine,
Wow, I love this idea, the baubble is amazing and I would love to try this. Bella Looks so cute with her toys.
Best wishes
Caz x
Hi Christine, Love the bauble - very Christmassy. Sorry, just cant face the idea of Christmas just yet, too busy in the garden(when its not raining or blowing a gail)so no crafting this weekend!
I am enclined to agree with you regarding the toy cakes - what a tease.Come to think of it, not much different to the squeeky rubber bones we buy them!!B.W. Carolyn x
Love, love, love that ornament! Awesome creativity, my dear!
Hi Christine, lovely ornament and a great idea to etch it like that. At least Bella's new birthday cake toys will last her a long time x
Lovely idea...the reindeer is very elegant.
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