DIY Monogram Christmas Ornament & Gift Topper

Instructions

Ornaments/Gift Toppers

1. Place copy of holly design under ornament as shown, following basic Liquid Lead Instructions, lead several ornaments as shown and let dry.
2. Find and print pattern for personalization, place pattern under ornament and lead.  Let dry.
3. Color in each design as shown.  Blend 2 colors using a toothpick.  Let dry completely.
4. Using the bottle tip of the Clear Gallery Glass and Aqua, fill in all areas around holly with Aqua and blend into Clear with a loose swirl pattern as shown.
5. Let dry completely.
6. Tie bows as shown and hang.

Gift Bags

1. Lay the white gift bag flat on your workspace.
2. Using a 1/2” fat brush, hand paint horizontal stripes on the bag using Calypso Sky. You can measure and mark with a pencil and ruler before painting for accuracy. Let dry.
3. On a paper plate, thin down Wicker White with water slightly. Dip the toothbrush into the paint mixture. Aim the toothbrush at the bag and rake your thumb over the bristles to create splatters that will be visible on the blue stripes. This is called fly-specking.
4. Repeat step 3 using Treasure Gold Platinum and let dry.