DIY Disney Glitter Ornaments
I am a Disney Cruise addict, and with that comes my addiction to Fish Extender programs while onboard. My husband and I are sailing again next week (with no kids!) and while I didn't want to do a full Fish Extender group, I couldn't resist some sort of exchange. I joined a Magnet Exchange and an Ornament Exchange. I made glitter ornaments for one of our other cruises, and wanted to make them again this time around. I have had several people ask how to do them, so I am putting a DIY tutorial together. They really are easy to do, and they are so pretty. If you make your own, I'd love to see how they turn out!
Materials Needed
-Disc shaped plastic ornaments
I prefer the disc shaped plastic ornaments. I don't have to worry about them breaking, and the flat front is much easier to lay a vinyl design on.
- Clear Polycryclic
I used this and found it at WalMart. You should be able to get it at any hardware store as well.
- Extra Fine Glitter
Make sure you get Extra Fine Glitter because regular won't work well. I've used brands from WalMart and Hobby Lobby and both have worked great.
-Small funnel (optional)
-Ribbon
-Oracle 651 Vinyl and a Silhoutte or Cricut type cutting machine
You can also purchase premade designs from Etsy if you don't want to make them yourself.
Step One
Remove the cap from the ornament and pour some of the Polycrylic inside. Swirl it around until all areas are coated and then allow all excess to drip out (I just pour it back into the can). I also dab the outside edge with a paper towel to keep glitter from sticking to the top.
Step Two
Using a small funnel, pour glitter into the ornament. I then swirl the ornament around until I've fully covered everything, lightly tap the sides of the ornament, and then I dump the excess glitter back into the bottle. I leave the ornament cap off and let them dry overnight.
Step Three
Choose what design you'd like for the ornament. I've created my own in Silhouette Studio, but this time I purchased the SVG files from Etsy and then edited them and cut them with my Silhouette. They are usually $3 or less and it is so nice to not spend forever creating an image. Just search whatever type of image you are looking for and include SVG in the search text. For this project I purchased one pack that had a ton of Disney Cruise options and then bought the Mickey bats from another seller. You can choose how large you'd like the design to be, but there is a slight curve on the disc shaped ornament which can make laying it flat a little difficult. I sized down the ship for these (around 1"x1.5") and then added the Mickey bats to fill the space. You can play around with things and see how it works best for you. Oracle 651 is your best option because it is a permanent vinyl.
Step Four
Add ribbon to hang the ornament with and you are done!
Check out my other blog entries for more Disney Cruise DIYs and planning tips!
