Gift Idea #10 - Memory Glass Ornament

25 Days of Gifts

#10 - Stamped Memory Glass Ornament!

Here is a fun gift idea that many of you will be able to create without having to purchase any new supplies! It's a Memory Glass ornament that has been colored, stamped & embossed then wired up with a few beads.

Supplies:

Memory Glass - Ranger

Adirondack Alcohol Inks & Metallic Mixatives - Ranger

Distress Embossing Ink - Ranger

Distress EP's - Ranger

White Pigment Ink - Ranger

Rubber Stamp - TAC

Stipple Brush

Wire & Beads - Unknown

Instructions:

1. Apply desired colors of AI on the back side of the Memory Glass. If you choose to use Metallic Mixatives use only a very small amount. Since we will be turning the piece over and Metallic Mixatives sink to the bottom if you use a large qty. that's all you're going to see on the flip side.

2. Once the AI's have dried completely, flip the Memory Glass over. Stamp the image with the white pigment ink. Let dry or speed drying w/heat tool.

3. Pounce Distress Embossing Ink around the edges of the Memory Glass using a stipple brush. Sprinkle Distress EP's (color(s) of your choice) over the wet embossing ink. Heat to set. Let cool completely.

4. Once the Distress EP has cooled, rub off release crystals.

5. Wrap wire around ornament as desired...add beads or baubles that match your color scheme as you go.

Now, just think of your stamp collection and all of the amazing designs you can come up with!! The really cool thing is there are several sizes of Memory Glass available as well. I like the 2x2 size but it's also ava. in 1x1; 1.5x1.5; and 1x3. I have used actual microscope slides for this project as well. Besides the 1x3 they are available in 2x3 and now 3x3!! Way cool possibilities!

What fun!!