Hi Everyone! Today is day 2 of our week of Christmas ornaments! Show and tell today is a Melissa Frances Glass Dome Ornament. I placed a bird's nest inside. According to legend, finding a Christmas tree with a nest in it was a gift of good health, wealth, and happiness throughout the year. When Bob and I shared our first Christmas together as a married couple, he found a real bird's nest that we have placed in our tree every year since. Working on this project made me think of our little nest.
Supplies Used: Melissa Frances Glass Dome Ornament, Prima Sparrow Cradle, Father Christmas rub-ons, chandelier drops, seambinding, hot glue gun, Maya Road satin pleat ribbon green, silver foil cardstock, and tinsel.
I started by adding rub-ons to the glass dome. I used the Santa inside, and the words "Jingle Bells" on the outside. This gives a very cool effect! Since I was working on a curved surface, I Scotch taped the rub-on in place to keep it from moving. Don't place tape over the image as it will make it more difficult to rub off. Also, don't place any images too far inside, as it will be difficult to get the rub-on tool all the way inside the dome. It takes a little work to get the rub-on transferred, but it's well worth it.
The bottom of the dome is chipboard. I traced the top glass dome onto silver cardstock, cut out, and glued to the center of the bottom piece of chipboard. I glued the bird's nest in the center, pleated ribbon to the outside of the nest, and the bottom to the glass dome. I added tinsel to the bottom, and a bow with a chandelier drop to the top.
So very simple, easy, and soooo many possiblities!! Thanks for stopping by today!!
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ok, i am in LOVE with this one!!!!
Great ideas, especially with the rub-on on the glass! Very beautiful ornament.
Aww, that’s just too adorbale Melissa! Great choice of rub-ons too! Love it!
OMG Melissa! This is adorable!!!!
What a clever use of the glass dome! And a great tutorial!
I just love the vintage style too!
Cheers ox
oh my goodnplenty! fantastic! love, love, love!
love the vintage look of your ornament! so beautiful! laura j
How neat! I would never have thought of the rub-ons on the glass dome. You are so creative
How fun and imaginative this project is Melissa-I also love to have a birds nest in our tree.
Love how you used the rub on inside also.Thanks for sharing…and yes I shared on my facebook and Twitter
I love snowglobes and this is a keeper.
The ornaments are absolutely beautiful Melissa! Thanks for the inspiration!
So lovely, as always! TFS!
WOW. This by far is crazy creative. I never thought to use these on glass. you gave me a crazy new idea…. Thanks a ton
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this. Thanks for the inspiration
Oh this is gorgeous & I am going to order the supplies to do this.
This is so lovely – I am very impressed by your wonderful creativity. This is definitely one I’m going to try!
Very beautiful, so many ideas now for these domes. Thanks for the inspiration that you always give me.
This is so pretty. Love your ideas.
I am definitely getting some of these-it’s gorgeous!
Wow, I’ve never seen anything like this! Love the little nest tradition.
What a beautiful glass dome – GORGEOUS … another beautiful festive piece of gorgeousness!! Thanks for sharing this and your techniques with us Melissa xoxo
This is so cute & easy to make. I like the tinsel around the bottom. The rub-ons are beautiful.
The dome is just beautiful. Have never tried this but your project may just inspire me!
Very cute! I also have a nest we put in our tree . Thanks for sharing your ideas.
I love these domes! Thank you for sharing
Snow globes are so magical, and this one is just fabulous! Great work, Melissa!
Love this ornament!!!Thanks for sharing!!!
best regards,
Wanda
I just love this dome with the Santa. So vintage-looking.
I don’t know why, but I am always drawn to little scenes inside domes…Love them and this is just too cute! thanks for sharing ;o)
What a clever idea! DD has a snow globe collection. This would be a wonderful addition.
Absolutely beautiful!
love the vintage look! so pretty.
Love you tree and your fireplace (and of course Dr. Jones too) !
Cute! I hope your holidays are fantastic.
I’m definitely trying this one!