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Time Required :
About 30 minutes
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

glittery personalized christmas ornament

Use your Cricut® machine to make this Glittery Personalized Christmas Ornament for each member of your family to add a personal touch to your tree this year! Or what a fantastic gift for a teacher, neighbor or even Secret Santa!
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Print Project

Step 1

Remove the cap from the top of your ornament and set aside.

Step 2

Pour a fair amount of glitter adhesive inside your ornament and swirl around until the inside is completely covered. Pour any excess glitter back into your adhesive bottle.

Step 3

Pour glitter inside your ornament.
TIP: Start with a little amount of glitter. If more is needed, you can always add more.

Step 4

Fold a paper towel in half, then in half one more time and place over the opening of your ornament. Hold it in place with your thumb and shake the ornament until the inside is completely covered with glitter.
TIP: Add more glitter if needed.

Step 5

Pour out any excess glitter and place your ornament upside down in a disposable cup and set aside to dry.

Step 6

Click here for the polka dots in Cricut® Design Space™. Now, design a personalized name (or phrase) and size to fit your ornament. Cut out from vinyl colors as shown or to match your Christmas décor.

Step 7

Weed your vinyl from around and within your design and use transfer tape to transfer your design to your ornament.

Step 8

Return the cap to the top of your ornament.

Step 9
Cut a 10" [25.4 cm] piece of ribbon, tie it through the loop at the top of your ornament and trim ends at an angle.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    ORACAL® 651 Intermediate Cal Vinyl

    Item # 10498462 
    $2.49
    • Color: Black
    • Size: 12" x 12"
    • Color: Black
    • Size: 12" x 12"
    +More Colors
    • Color: Black
    • Size: 12" x 12"
    +More Colors
    +More Options
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    You’ll Need: 1

    3/8" Grosgrain Side-Stitched Ribbon by Celebrate It® 360°™

    Item # 10107048 
    $4.99
    • Color: Red/White
    • Size: 3/8 in
    • Color: Red/White
    • Size: 3/8 in
    +More Colors
    • Color: Red/White
    • Size: 3/8 in
    +More Colors
    +More Options
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    998324457
    You’ll Need: 1

    ORACAL® 651 Intermediate Cal Vinyl

    Item # 10498461 
    $2.49
    • Color: White
    • Size: 12" x 12"
    • Color: White
    • Size: 12" x 12"
    +More Colors
    • Color: White
    • Size: 12" x 12"
    +More Colors
    +More Options
  • img
    998324457
    You’ll Need: 1

    ORACAL® 651 Intermediate Cal Vinyl

    Item # 10547293 
    $2.49
    • Color: Soft Pink
    • Size: 12" x 12"
    • Color: Soft Pink
    • Size: 12" x 12"
    +More Colors
    • Color: Soft Pink
    • Size: 12" x 12"
    +More Colors
    +More Options
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    998324457
    You’ll Need: 1

    ORACAL® 651 Intermediate Cal Vinyl

    Item # 10547288 
    $2.49
    • Color: Dark Red
    • Size: 12" x 12"
    • Color: Dark Red
    • Size: 12" x 12"
    +More Colors
    • Color: Dark Red
    • Size: 12" x 12"
    +More Colors
    +More Options
  • img
    998324457
    You’ll Need: 1

    ORACAL® 651 Intermediate Cal Vinyl

    Item # 10547299 
    $2.49
    • Color: Dark Green
    • Size: 12" x 12"
    • Color: Dark Green
    • Size: 12" x 12"
    +More Colors
    • Color: Dark Green
    • Size: 12" x 12"
    +More Colors
    +More Options
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    You’ll Need: 1

    ORACAL® ORATAPE® MT80P Transfer Tape

    Item # 10547287 
    $2.49
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Glitter Tube by Creatology™

    Item # 10220091 
    $3
    • Color: Robins Egg
    • Size: 0.42 oz
    • Color: Robins Egg
    • Size: 0.42 oz
    +More Colors
    • Color: Robins Egg
    • Size: 0.42 oz
    +More Colors
    +More Options
 
Tools
Tools
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Loops & Threads™ Straight Scissors

    Item # 10454201 
    $8.99
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Cricut® Weeder Tool

    Item # 10471374 
    $9.09
    $12.99
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Cricut® Maker™

    Item # 10530225 
    $419.99
    $489.99
 
You’ll Also Need
  • Computer
  • Paper Towel
  • Paper Plate (or Palette Paper)
  • Disposable Cup
  • Ruler
  • 1 - 4.75" Clear Disc Plastic Ornament by ArtMinds™ (SKU 10601569)
Instructions
Step 1

Remove the cap from the top of your ornament and set aside.

Step 2

Pour a fair amount of glitter adhesive inside your ornament and swirl around until the inside is completely covered. Pour any excess glitter back into your adhesive bottle.

Step 3

Pour glitter inside your ornament.
TIP: Start with a little amount of glitter. If more is needed, you can always add more.

Step 4

Fold a paper towel in half, then in half one more time and place over the opening of your ornament. Hold it in place with your thumb and shake the ornament until the inside is completely covered with glitter.
TIP: Add more glitter if needed.

Step 5

Pour out any excess glitter and place your ornament upside down in a disposable cup and set aside to dry.

Step 6

Click here for the polka dots in Cricut® Design Space™. Now, design a personalized name (or phrase) and size to fit your ornament. Cut out from vinyl colors as shown or to match your Christmas décor.

Step 7

Weed your vinyl from around and within your design and use transfer tape to transfer your design to your ornament.

Step 8

Return the cap to the top of your ornament.

Step 9
Cut a 10" [25.4 cm] piece of ribbon, tie it through the loop at the top of your ornament and trim ends at an angle.

Share your project photos with #MakeItWithMichaels
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