Monogrammed Christmas Ornaments

I actually was doing these for "the bride" to give as wedding favors.  But they turned out so cute, I thought that I would share the idea and you could run with it.

Start with an ordinary, naked, Christmas ornament.  Or bauble, if you will.  Guess we should not say "ball" here.  Oops.  We don't need an naughty tutorial.

Using a foam stamp, generously inked with Staz-On...

...stamp on the letter.  And it really is much more simple than you would think.  The trick is to roll the stamp rather than to place it on flat. 

Holding the stamp over the area you wish to place it in, starting with the top of the stamp, place it on the ornament and slowly roll it down ward, inking the letter onto the ball.  Then, still holding the stamp onto the ball, gently rock it back and forth to get the entire impression of the letter on to the ornament.  It may be a little smeared but that's ok.  We will cover it with glitter next.

Now, take your preferred color of Stickles and starting at the top of the letter and pulling down, outline first one side of the letter, then the other, making a long continuous line each time.  Once the letter is outlined, starting back at the top, fill in the space with more Stickles.  To fill in, I use a dotting motion.

Till it looks like this. 

Usually I let them dry over night and then fill in any inked spaces that need to be filled in. 

You can even spell out a name or put a saying on the back, or add little details as will with a paint decor pen.

I think these, well not these particular ones, cause they are for the wedding, lol.  But I think this idea is perfect for place cards, with a single letter on each ornament at each place setting.  Or a cute package tie on or just a complete box makes a beautiful hostess gift.  Endless possibilities.  And fairly inexpensive. 

I hope that gives you some great ideas.  Thanks for stopping by.

Comments

[sherri]

Very Sweet. I hope she appreciates all the work you are doing for her! Aren't Stickles just the BEST?

[Nancy @ MyCraftyLittlePage]

Those a wonderful favors and I can't wait to see them on the tables! I love Christmas weddings and now Thanksgiving ones, too - my son was married last week on Thanksgiving and it was a wonderful day! :)Nancy

[Tina Wright]

Loverly! I can't believe you've posted sooooo early today ;)

[Theresa]

I love this idea, I'll have to check these things out!!

[Sweet Cottage Dreams]

Hi Cindy! What a great idea for a gift! You do such lovely work. I saw the pretty gift you made for Kim at Daisy Cottage and fell in love with it.

Have a lovely day!!
Becky

[Vicki Chrisman]

Oh.. love these.. and your little house also!
ps. I gave you an award on my blog today.

[jennifer]

I love this Cindy! I think I am going to make one for each gift I give out...Thanks for the idea!

[Joanna {sweet finds}]

Very cute! I love they way they have turned out. I think I might need to try this... although, I'm already nervous about making a mess. LOL xoxo, Joanna

[Linda Richter]

Love em!!!!!! I'm doin em!

[Pam]

Driving through snow was not fun this morning...just thought I'd share that with my sisters who are blessed to live in warmer climes. I'm so JEALOUS :0
Your ornaments are great, but I like your handwriting even better than the stamp! Cool idea. I did my husbands entire family one year, first names, he's got 9 brothers and sisters. Took awhile.
Hugs,
Pam

[Lynne Laura]

Great idea...except I didn't want to do the letter myself but now the way you did it I can.

Love the houses below...fantastic...

Kindredly, Lynne Laura

[Yard Sale Mama]

I love this idea! I have a weak spot for anything monogramed so I think I will be doing this project in the very near future :o)
Happy Holidays!
~Rachel

[Geralyn Gray]

Recv'd your card from the holiday greeting card swap today--I loved your card and love your blog!!!

[Jen R Sanctuary arts]

These are very cute!

[3rdEyeMuse]

two hours, just two hours living inside your brain and I am pretty sure that I would be set for ideas for a couple of years. :) clever & and SO doable. thanks!