2008 IS HERE!! Happy New Year

I can't believe we're moving on into January now. We've finally got most of Christmas put away and I've started spending more time scrapbooking again. I did want to share these ornaments that I made for my grandchildren (well, actually for their mom!). Maybe it is something you'll want to keep in mind for next year. They're really easy and once you get 'one' made, the rest are easy!!


I used the large clear balls, chose a picture and converted it to black and white. Print it onto 'non smear' transparency film. After printing it and letting it dry, I had to cut it into a circle the approximate size of the diameter of the ball. I just used a circle cutter to do this. This is the trial and error part. Roll it up really tight and slip it into the glass ball. It should open up and stand up. If it didn't fit, I pulled it back out with long tweezers. This may or may not scratch the pic. If it does, I just had to reprint it. But you can go ahead and use this one to adjust the size. When you get it to fit right, then put the final picture in, add some snow or whatever you want in the bottom. I tried glitter mixed in with the snow, but the static made it cling to the ball and to the picture and I didn't like the way it looked. You could use sequins or confetti - whatever you want! I put some rub-ons on the outside of the ball. I used rub-ons to put the year and just a little saying like "Little Princess" or "100% Boy". These pics were taken before I added the ribbon to the top. They really turned out cute and I would highly recommend giving them a try! Here are a couple more pics.