Day 8 was something I didn’t think I could do but I did it and so can you! I love the look of hand painted ornaments but I’ve never tried them because they just seem to intricate and tedious it just didn’t seem possible until I saw a cake decorating video on youtube and I learned about brush embroidery. It’s so easy and fun. I practiced on cardstock first then moved on to ornaments. If you love the look of hand painted ornaments like I do this will be exciting to you too because we can all do it! As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Paid links below. Make sure to scroll down for the video tutorial. Here is a list of what I used.
- 4 inch frosted ornament ball Frosted Glass Ball Ornaments 4 inch Ornaments Christmas Tree Home Decoration 4 Count or use clear gesso on clear glass ornament.
- Fine tip paint bottle You can also use an empty stickles bottle. Hulless 12 Pcs 2 Ounce Needle Tip Glue Bottle 60 mL Plastic Dropper Bottles Multicolor lid with 2 Pcs Mini Funnel for Small Gluing Projects, Paper Quilling DIY Craft, Acrylic Painting
- Modeling paste Liquitex BASICS Modelling Paste, 250ml
- Pearl paints FolkArt K659 Paint Acrylic Metallic Pearl 2OZ, 2 Fl Oz (Pack of 1), Multicolor (add white pearl paint to pink paint to create pink pearl paint)
- Fine tip paint brush Fine Detail Paint Brush Set – 7 Pieces Miniature Brushes for Watercolor, Acrylic Painting, Models, Airplane Kits
- Flower templates
- Gel pen Uchida of America MARVY UCHIDA REMINISCE UNIQUE SMOOTH GEL EXCEL PEN GOLD
- Rhinestone trim Yhsheen 1 Yard Bling Delicate Rhinestone Trim Crystal Rhinestone Chain Rhinestone Applique for DIY Decoration & Bridal Costume Embellishment
- 4mm rhinestones 1440 Pack Crystal Flat Back Rhinestone Round Diamante Gems, Non-Self-Adhesive (Clear, 4 MM)
- Glossy Accents Ranger Glossy Accents .5oz
- Hot Glue
Cynthialoowho 
Is this permanent or do you have to seal the flowers
Thank you for posting your great video and all the instructions for making these gorgeous painted balls. I have a bunch left over and I will try to follow all you did so mine will look great too, I hope. Thank you.
On the embroidered ornaments what was your ratio paint to paste about you said 2 teaspoons of paste but how much paint please they are beautiful. Seen this done by a cookie decorator. She does the same process. It looks like a great way to do ornaments. Thank you
Just sooo beautiful thank you
Please where can I purchase the Glue Gun Little Helper Tool Kit. Your videos are fantastic. Can’t stop practicing……
Thank you so much Joyce! Here is a link to get them. 🙂 https://www.etsy.com/listing/64172848/hot-glue-gun-helpers-7-piece-set-no-more?click_key=3aab90a8bb92cc09480cfc62ed4a0d67705edbdc%3A64172848&click_sum=89b5a664&ref=shop_home_active_2&crt=1
I really want to try this!! Your two brush embroidery baubles turned out so awesome. You said to mix 2T modeling paste to DecoArt Pearls paint… but didn’t say how much paint!!
Nor did she and information about the project in her utube area including where she bought the ornaments colored and where if so or did she do that too! I love her ideas and would love to have the correct measurements and where did she get the 2 sqeeze bottles for the flowers.
Hi Diane, I did explain I used some paint writers I had. I used about a tsp of paint per bottle in the mix. I posted links above to products or similar products that I used.
You can use any amount it’s just for color and shimmer. It doesn’t change the texture much. I would say a teaspoon. 😊
I used about a teaspoon, the paint was just for color and shimmer. It doesn’t change the texture much. 😊
Hey Cynthia…these are so beautiful…great tutorial and creativity…tfs
Yes, please, do other things during the rest of the year!!!! I don’t mind paying!!!!!!!
I have always looked forward to your Christmas ornaments. I just wish you did other things during the rest of the year.
I do too!!! Now I am anxiously waiting for the Christmas ornaments. They are the highlight of the season.