Hand painted flowers on glass globes…
Happy Pink Saturday everyone! The month of August is almost gone…and I know you are going to miss your blooming gardens…How are you planning to immortalize your flowers and keep them forever? How about painting them? Let’s painting them on globes! I really think you are going to enjoy this tutorial because once again you will be using things that you already have at home.
How many plain Christmas globes do you have stashed in boxes? Does it sound like a silly question? Well, may be…Why would you collect plain ornaments? I buy plain ornaments as soon as they go on sale to have them handy and “turn them” into something else later on during the year. Look for white, mother of pearl or clear globes for this project. You will also need glass paint, brushes and pretty ribbons. That’s it! Isn’t it wonderful that with only a few things you can put together a stunning addition for your Christmas tree or even a gift?
INSTRUCTIONS:
1- Wipe your globe with a soft cloth to get rid off any dust.
2- I used Vitrail glass paint from Pebeo for this project. This paint is ready to use.
TIP: I know that you might try to draw the flowers on the globe to paint right on top of them. But this could be a little tricky. Glass paint gives a transparent look and you should be careful with your pencil marks. If you are going to draw your flowers use a light pencil. And if you feel really confident, paint them freehand! Much better!
You can produce beautiful designs but in a very different depth without many detailed strokes than when using acrylics. You need to work pretty quick as this paint dries fast.
These paints are solvent based, ready to use and can be mixed together. They give good light solidity. You can paint glass, polyester and acetate.
3- Use Vitrail paints and out-liners to add more detail to your flowers if you wish.
4- Once your ornament has dried completely, tie a pretty ribbon to it.
Do you see the plastic box full of globes above? It’s a recycled muffin box! It’s the perfect container. Eco-friendly, recycled and see through to show off my hand painted globes. I just added a few glittered accents to it. It’s ready for giving!
I really hope you enjoyed this tutorial and start looking at your plastic boxes as perfect containers for your gifts. Christmas is around the corner, I already started making my gifts…Have you started already?
And now let’s head over to our Pink Saturday host, Beverly at “How Sweet the Sound” for more PINKNESS! Thank you so much for visiting me today! Have a lovely weekend!
DISCLOSURE: I have a material connection with Pebeo because I received a gift or sample of a product for consideration in preparing to write this content.
Thanks for thr tutorial i will definitely be trying this out, i love your website i will be subscribing.
Oh Gabriela, these take my breath away they are so beautiful! Thank you so much for the excellent tutorial.
Thank you for visiting my blog ~ yours is fantastic! I will subscribe, for sure!
Have a wonderful week.
oh these are just lovely!!!
Happy {late} Pink Saturday!!!
Once more you’ve given us a wonderfully beautiful tutorial! I love the idea of the muffin tin too. Happy pink week!!
Another fab tutorial thanks for sharing love the simply red video have a fab pink week.
Hi Gabriela, what a beautiful Christmas bulb. I would love to try to paint like that. but it would never look as pretty as yours. You are an artist Gabriela. Your tutorials are really wonderful. Thanks for sharing your artistic and crafty projects.
Happy Pink Sat.
Hugs…Jeanne
The glass globe is just beautiful – I really want to try this and thankyou for the tutorial. I hope you have a wonderful new creative week.
Thanks for the advice on which paints and others supplies to use!
Hello Gabriela; I just love you painted glass Christmas balls. I would never have thought to use those plastic boxes like that… Maybe when I get the nerve up to git it a try I will show you.. Happy Pink Saturday… and a great weekend.
Hugs;
Alaura
Happy Pink Saturday! What a gorgeous painted globe. Thanks for sharing!
Irma
Hello Gabriela,
I have some Vitrail tucked away somewhere… thanks for reminding me, & thanks for sharing your pretty work.
So glad you stopped by because I’ve found a new blog to enjoy… yours!
Pleasant day,
~Julia
Very pretty. Nice Tutorial. Happy Pink Saturday!
Nancy
They are lovely – what a nice tutorial! Happy Pink Saturday!
Such beautifully, delicate globes. They are gorgeous.
Thanks for visiting my blog today I’m glad you could stop by x
Thanks for welcoming me to my 1st Pink Saturday. Awesome globes!
Just lovely art work!!!
Your painting is amazing!
Happy PiNk Saturday, Gabriela…
Hope you have a lovely day…and as always thank
you for dropping by for a visit. I do love company :0)
I’ve never tryed glass painting but it sure is pretty and looks like fun.
Love & Light,
Stephanie
What a great idea. I’m away to hunt out some materials and have a go. Thanks and have a great PS.
Happy Pink Saturday! Christmas… I am over whelmed just thinking of it! I usually put up 5 trees & 5 lighted villages. This year I am thinking fewer trees & less commercial. More attention to details & creativity. Your flower painted ornament was lovely.
Happy Pink Saturday!!!!! Oh Christmas!!!!!!!!! I love it but, it overwhelms me! For so long I put up 5 trees & 5 lighted villages. Now, I am rethinking all that. I am thinking less commercial (& less numbers) & more spectacular. Your pink painted ornament was so pretty.
So beautiful!
I wish I could paint and have it look like it wasn’t painted by a kindergartener!
WOW…gorgeous idea to make the summer last forever!! You are so talented in so many creative capacities!!
Happy Pink Saturday!!
Wow!
I can’t even draw stick figures but I loved seeing your beautiful artwork and I always enjoy seeing how something is done. It’s nice to have the knowledge even if you don’t possess the talent!
Happy Pink Saturday!
Robin
Beautiful ornaments! I saw some similar to these in Germany with a huge price tag – I never thought of creating them myself….what a great idea!
Lorrie
You are such a talented lady..your creations are just beautiful. And no..I haven’t begun anthing for Christmas yet and I really need to get started. Happy Pink Saturday..have a lovely weekend, and thank you for the tutorial.
Beautiful Gabriela! I do have a box of those somewhere. What a great idea for Christmas presents!
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Very beautiful…you’re a talented lady. Happy Pink Saturday.
This is my third try to leave a commment. I noticed I was able to leave a comment last week’s Pink Saturday. I don’t know why I am having so much trouble this week. Unless they are moderated then that would explain. LOL!
Anyway, Happy Pink Saturday! And thank you for vistiing me!!
Happy Pink Saturday! This is a great idea and painting PINK flowers would be wonderful. Thanks for the tutorial for PINK Saturday.
Thanks for visiting me today!
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How beautiful your flowers are! Mine would never look like that but thanks for sharing the instructions! Happy PS!
Fun idea! And painting PINK flowers is a great idea too! Thanks for the tutorial.
Also thanks for visiting me today!
Happy Pink Saturday!
Hola Gabriela, very gorgeous proyect, I wil made some for my christmas tree, thanks for the tutorial. Happy Pink Saturday!!!
How lovely. You’ve made it sound so simple that even I, of the two left hands, might be able to make them. Have a wonderful day.
Those are so pretty and you are so talented. Wow christmas is fast approaching.
Hello, Gabriela,
Thanks for the instructions for painting on Christmas ornaments! The ornament you have shown is so pretty. It won’t be too long before Christmas is here. I am certainly looking forward to some cooler weather. Have a wonderful weekend. Vicki
Oh I love tutorials and one on painting globes, just so grateful for all the info. Your globes is so pretty and what a fantastic way to saw the beauty that once was. Happy Pink Saturday to you and yours, Char
How beautiful. Oh, yes, if I had even a GRAIN of talent, I would so give this a try. Alas, I can’t draw or paint one single bit.
xo bj
Hi Gabriela,
Very pretty and a lovely project. Thanks for sharing and Happy Pink Saturday.
Blessings,
Sandi
Gabriela Hi! How a u?, WOW! are Fantastic! I love them!
your tutorial are wonderful!
Thanks for sharing!!!
venis el año que viene???
BESOS
Happy Pink Saturday!!! What a great idea to paint your flowers of summers on the little glass globes!! Mine certainly wouldn’t look as gorgeous as yours, but it would be fun to try!!
Have a great day! Dana
Gabriela, these are exquisite. I know the recipients of these lovely creations must be thrilled. Do you decorate a tree with them, too?
Happy Pink Saturday.
Great tutorial! happy pink saturday!
This is a nice project to try out. I dabbled a bit with painting on glass a few years back, using Vitrail and Pebeo. Quite a few gifts were given out back then. Your eco gift wrap looks gorgeous.
Happy ps
ciao for now,
Elena