Snowmen Family

A friend of mine asked me to paint an ornament for her, illustrating her family as snowmen.

I started out by finding everyone's favorite color.

I then painted the snowmen, making sure everyone was "accurate in size".

I accented one with a stocking cap, one with a bow and scarf, one with a top hat and bow tie, and one with ear muffs and a scarf.

I wrote the names of each person on their accessories as well.

There is also a heart to the side, that I put the year in.

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Yarn Christmas Ball

I think it is neat when I find things to paint the whole round ornaments as,

instead of just part of it...

so when the idea of something knitting/crocheting came up,

I just knew that I had to paint a yarn ball!

It turned out very fun!

I think it is visually appealing when the whole glass ornament ball is used for the painting.

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P is for Panda, or Paige

I hand-painted Christmas ornaments for all of my coworkers this season.

One of my coworkers, Paige, she loves pandas!

So, of course I would paint a panda on her ornament!

I made it extra special by putting a "P" on it's foot for "Paige"!

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Caricature Ornament

I had a special request from a gentleman to paint a portrait of his girlfriend, himself, and two daughters on an ornament for Christmas.

I had never tried anything like this before, but was willing to give it a try!

He was willing to go with more of a caricature portrait, so this is what I came up with:

They loved it!

I am happy with how it turned out and they were too!

They though it was neat to see themselves in somewhat of a cartoon form.

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Ribbon Angel

This Christmas, while making ornaments, I wanted to make something special in remembrance of my Papa to hang on the Christmas tree.

My Papa passed away from lung cancer several years ago.

I painted an angel made from a lung cancer ribbon onto a glass ornament.

I made one for myself and also for my mother and sister.

They were very touched by the gesture.

I am happy with the way they turned out and am glad that we now have something special to hang on the tree in remembrance of Papa.

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Heartfelt Request

This set of ornaments was a custom request, a gentleman wanted them as a Christmas gift for his wife.

He wanted them to mark their first apartment, their home, and their wedding date.

I thought that it was a very special request, and one that was very heartfelt.

This has to be my favorite order yet.

He was very thankful for me completing his request and happy with the outcome.

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Braided Seed Bead Necklace

Seed beads, when used creatively, can make beautiful jewelry.

Here is a necklace that I made as a Christmas gift.

I strung three strands each of white seed beads, silver/grey, and clear.

I took these strands and braided them together, making a slightly chunky necklace.

I then took a silver chain and hooked it onto each end.

The necklace was long enough that I didn't even have to attach a clasp!

Thank you for looking!