- Fillable Plastic Hearts (Dollar Tree)
- All Surface Paint ( I used Waverly No Prep Chalk Paint)
- Ribbon
- Hot Glue
- Heart Shaped and Other Self-Adhesive Rhinestones
These are the hearts. I got two so I still have another one to play with. I've seen some great ideas on Pinterest too.
I've done this technique before with tissue paper but if you're like me, you're the ongoing recipient of usable things other people buy but can't use, like these coffee filters my Mom accidentally bought the wrong kind but she "knew I'd do something with them". Confess...you're this person too!
Since I didn't know how this would turn out I saved my Mod Podge and figured I'd try Elmers. I love back to school season which is also great for Makers. I stock up on things like white glue and glue sticks which are always on sale then.
I tore the coffee filters in pieces and applied glue to the heart, then applied the coffee filter and covered with more glue until fully covered. Once dry, I dry brushed with some gold and silver acrylic paint. I wanted light but visible coverage.
Now the fun part! I love after Christmas deals too and found some great ribbon at Walmart for 75% off so of course I bought a few rolls. At 9 yards for $1.25 c'mon! Better than a Dollar Tree find. I wrapped the ribbon around the heart, securing with hot glue along the way and added some oversized rhinestones.
While I'm still picking up new stuff this year, I'm also very focused on using stuff that sits in my stash. You know how it goes! I found this heart shaped mini-frame by Recollections and had an aha moment. It was already white so I dry brushed it with some of the same silver I used on the heart (Craft Smart Bright Silver Multi Surface). I left it on the plastic backing it came with and just trimmed around the shape. I filled the heart with white seed beads then squeezed Diamond Glaze (a dimensional glue) to cover the beads creating a resin/epoxy look when dry.
Supplies:
I used epsom salt and various sequins along with other small things like pom poms as my filler. Once you've "sealed" the top of your ornament, load it up with your filler then screw on your lid with the figurine attached and you can be done now, or do as I did and wrap the base with coordinating ribbon,
Your only limit is your imagination. The hardest part is if you are looking for a specific character. No guarantees that every store has what you want but then you just go from store to store, right?