278. DIY Christmas Ornaments,

Hi Everyone,
Welcome to Part II of my Ornaments Series!!! Over the next couple weeks, I'm sharing 3 different ornament styles bloomed 2 different ways. In this particular video and style, I do a bloom transfer.
This tutorial shows the mildly difficult of the 3 ornament styles I'll be sharing, so get your paints together and let's do this!! See all the parts of this series that's ongoing!
f you would like to see video 275 BLOOMING ON FLAT ORNAMENTS here's the link: • 275. DIY Christmas Orn...
If you would like to see video 278 BLOOM TRANSFER IN DISCS, here's the link: • 278. DIY Christmas Orn...
And my FULL ORNAMENTS PLAYLIST here: • 278. DIY Christmas Orn...
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VALUABLE VIDEOs and Product LINKS:
1. Video 140: How I Mix My Pouring Medium (PM), Paints and close-up on consistencies and Pillow: • 140. Bloom Recipe - Ho...
2. How I Mix My Cell Activator Video 141 (American Floetrol CA Recipe): • 141. Cell Activator Re...
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THIS POUR...The DETAILS:
The details:
Pillow paint: Strained scraps
My video 140 shows all about how I mix my Bloom PM and paint: • 140. Bloom Recipe - Ho...
My paints: All Colors are called out in the video!
Cell Activator: American Floetrol CA Video 141 shows the creation
-Amsterdam Titanium White
-Oxide Black
Varnish: Liquitex High Gloss with water
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Louise
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2. DecoArt Sky Blue Topaz
3. Gold with 24K DA and Golden Iridescent Gold
4. Payne's Gray from Golden and Arteza

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Please subscribe and you’ll be automatically notified of my tutorials including the remainder of the Ornament Series🔔!

[@pennyhaase744]

You wonderful teacher Louise ! Thorough with easy to follow tips & tricks along with proven results ! 🎉🎉

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thank you Penny, 😘that’s how I like to do it. Keep it simple, explanations clear, concise with demonstrated results. Share with your friends and help me grow!

[@lisabryant4088]

OH MY! Wow. Love this tutorial. I will say that I would name this Stary, Stary Night (from the song)! It reminds me of Picasso and his stary night painting!

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Wow Lisa✨🌟I'm quite humbled!! Thank you!☺️

[@byronchandler5000]

Louise, your ornaments look so beautiful and magical, they remind me of Cinderella's iconic ball gown. This upcoming Saturday, I'm going to a Halloween costume party and contest in LaCrosse, I'm going as Cinderella's Prince Charming, and first prize is $700,000 USD, and a special dance with Cinderella, with Johann Strauß playing in the background for that special dance.

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thanks so much Byron, I’m glad you like the ornaments, that sounds like quite a costume party!🤴

[@dianebuckley6028]

I shall definitely be watching more and hopefully learning 😊so thank you for your time x

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

You bet Diane👍🏼

[@AishusCraftyKidsClub]

Thumbs up 31 Louise Aunt. Part 2 of ornament creation looks good. Blue 💙 looks good. 5 ornaments 3 + 2. Awesome dear.

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thank you sweet niece 💙🩵Aishu, these are alot of fun to make!

[@pennyhaase744]

I like that varnishing technique too 🎉

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thanks Penny🧡, varnishing is easy, some people also resin these… I don’t see the need for that personally.

[@Riverwoods58]

Thank you, I have done so many round ones just by pouring paint, love yours more than mine

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thank you Fran, 💙🩵and I think we all love others a little bit more than our own sometimes. But the ornament makes a huge difference and the technique it makes a huge difference. In my opinion, the Bloom transfer holds up (if you’re looking for cells), much better than a bloom straight on.

[@dianebuckley6028]

Wow what an amazing talent there is no way it’s as easy as you make it look 😊 amazing

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thank you, Diane, it really means a lot because I know if somebody makes something look simple, it usually means they know what they’re doing. I know when I watch the Olympics I feel like I could do that lol no way no chance. But they make it look so easy. Everything takes a little practice to get it down. And for me, my thinking about things makes things more complex than they really are🤣

[@maggiekehoe4614]

You are an amazing improviser! Gorgeous ornaments!

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thank you, 😘Maggie, I live by if there’s a will, there’s a way🤣

[@Razan2blkasmi2]

Hola buenas días 👈 🛎 👍 😊 🙂

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

hola gracias por estar aquí

[@cherishthemessypainter]

These are stunning!!!! I especially like the way you varnished them. Thank you for the inspiration for next year!

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

You betcha! 😘And thank you for watching and being here!

[@mixedmediaartpaintingbydia9169]

Gorgeous Louise! Thank you for sharing.

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thank you so much Diane🩵💙

[@barbaraserkin5690]

These are absolutely gorgeous❣️Thanks for sharing 😍

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thank you Barbara, glad you enjoyed them!💙🩵

[@SofiasArt15]

Wonderful 😮❤ Truly appreciate your talent👏👍

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thanks so much Sophia 💙🩵

[@vegasmainiac7745]

It looks like you've done this a time or 50 lol. I saw them and was like, oh I have some of those glass ornaments, I'm just gonna make some. You've got some ingenuity goin on there! Love it!

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

LOL, my military and manufacturing background comes thru huh!😂 I’m always looking for a better more efficient way!! Thanks Vegas!😘

[@Baovit-Channel]

Hi my friend +1❤

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Hello 😊thanks for being with me💙🩵

[@PrincessJazmina]

Stunning

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thanks so much, glad you’re here!💙🩵

[@loricleary4473]

Thanks Louise... I'll have to try your method... They turned out beautiful

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thanks so much Lori, more are coming!💙🩵

[@HuongVlog-mx1wf]

What an amazing creative soul you are!! Thanks for sharing 💓

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thank you so much Huong💙🩵

[@artstime]

That is absolutely awesome

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thank you so much, 🩵💙more to come!

[@meeshel1968]

Wow those are amazing 🎉🎉🎉

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thank you 🤗

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Well Tressie, that’s a problem bc white and red will always make pink. Hmmm. So I’m assuming you’re doing the bloom transfer. So is it in the dripping that problem really shows? Maybe do 1 side at a time by taping it half way down, transfer, let it dry, then flip it to do the other side, but not sure if taping fit the 2nd side wouldn’t take off the paint. How about one side of the bloom red/gold, the other side pearl and gold and hope the red/white stay away from each other during gravity. I’m still thinking….

[@mistika72]

Brilliant!! What an amazing creative soul you are!! Thanks for sharing 💓

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thanks so much for being here and you’re commenting!💕

[@debragamble2913]

Thank you.

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thank YOU Debra!❄️💙

[@pennyhaase744]

THIS is GORGEOUS ❤🎉❤

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thank you Penny😘, I’m glad you’re enjoying these tutorials!

[@paulastrong7571]

Stunning! You used my favorite colors!!!

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thanks, yeah, I’m Lovin getting the blues on💙😉

[@mwright3349]

Awesome!!

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thank you Milli 💙🩵

[@nancyt.pasour7658]

Amazing!!!

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thank you so much, I appreciate your support💙🩵

[@ItsArtByDonna]

Stunning 🤩 Louise! You really have the patience of a Saint! St Nicholas 😂 I love the backs, they’re gorgeous! Great job 👏🏻

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Donna, you always crack me up😂 yeah, those backs, once I decided to go with the flow figuring these out, are like a reversible comforter! 2 in 1 ornament!!!

[@ItsArtByDonna]

I hope you know I love the fronts too...should have made that clearer...😆but wanted to let you know those backs were lovely too! 😁@@LouiseMcKayArt

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

@@ItsArtByDonna thanks Donna, yeah 2 for 1 ornament as the rest will be too!

[@juanita920]

Love these they are gorgeous!

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thanks so much Juanita💙🩵🩵

[@simplynanete]

If I'll rich I'll buy all your ornaments for this coming Christmas. Really beautiful Dear Louise. Hope many will order that for you 🙏.

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thanks Nanete, doubt I’ll sell any, just for fun🧡🩵

[@tina-ec7ce]

Thank you, thank you, thank you so much for all this teaching that you give… I have saved several of your videos as tutorials for me to look back and learn from step-by-step… I immensely appreciate that… And you’re freaking fabulous at what you create? It’s beautiful pieces beautiful work.

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thanks again 🧡Tina, glad I’m helping. Share my channel with your friends! Let everyone hopefully benefit, I’m trying to grow!!

[@ginahobbit1]

So cool!

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Good, glad you liked. Check out my ornaments playlist for other Creation Videos : kzbin.info/aero/PLD3gEym1bn-MOXsr6zlMMGYn7A4-R7uow&si=OFxtR9YBA1X173CX

[@happinessloveyoursmile]

Awesome and fantastic... Superb and fabulous... This looks amazing... Just superb performance👍👍 🎨✨

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thank you so much, I appreciate your support

[@streetcats-sd8cm]

Nicely created art work. Lovely art.❤🧡

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thanks so much Streetcats!💙🩵

[@doreendenson9307]

Thank you for this video. I’ve been struggling with those pancake ornaments.

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thank you Doreen, I actually learned today they’re called discs lol, and in my opinion, they are probably the easiest to work with and get a really pretty ornament affect. If you check out my previous video 275, and part, one of the series, I cover, blooming on a flat little wooden piece, and that’s by for the easiest, but not the most gratifying! So check that one out if you wanna look for another option as well. I will also have a Straight Bloom on a disk coming up as the next part of the series!

[@jeanettewhite2144]

Beautiful ❤❤❤

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thanks Jeanette❤️

[@mywifetheartist]

Louise you are so clever thinking about using a drill. These are adorable. ❤❤❤. I love the back of each.

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thanks Carolyn❤️🧡, the drill was a game changer for me and when I was first doing these, I was all nervous about the packet, not liking the way they were coming out, but then I just relax and let it just flow, and it made it to an ornament by itself!!

[@LoriHoustonArt]

Hi Louise I love these HEY I am doing some as well and bought a whole bunch of corks and picks and I bought all flat ornaments - you just beat me to it LOL - BUT I will use my drill to hold it - yay - I just love your tips and tricks :) your transfers turned out amazing, stunning pretty Louise - I love your blooms - they are always spot on perfect

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thanks Lori, yeah I had to get to it earlier this year because last year I started in November and I had trouble with figuring out how to do it so, the early bird catches the worm hopefully.🎄🎅🏼

[@LoriHoustonArt]

@@LouiseMcKayArt It would not matter - yours are beautiful - so worm or not - they are a win win - love them

[@AngeliaBlissArt]

Your bloom transfers rock on the ornaments! Nice job! I love making ornaments. You beat me to the punch this year!! You will see mine soon :)

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thanks Angelia, you’ve been busy on the big fish! Last year I try to figure out how to do this and I started too late so this year I figured I better get going in October, and then figured I might as well do an entire series while I’m at it. I’ve learned so much, and I will say, with the bloom on ornament, I will give you acknowledgement because I started following you from them last year. And what do you mean, you’re everywhere!

[@AngeliaBlissArt]

I had to extend the big commission delivery. Hoping to be done with that by November 4th. Maybe I can get back to some normalcy. I am looking forward to Rock 'N' Pour with you and Lori next week. I miss you!!! If you are gonna be home the weekend of the 4th let me know. I will be driving through your area. xoxox!! @@LouiseMcKayArt

[@DebbiePagtalonia]

Louise, these are stunning!!! You make bloom transfers look easy!

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

They are when you’re not squeamish, just go for the gusto!!

[@margaprintemps3076]

Very beautiful colours, very nicely done!!!

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thank you Marga!💕

[@Kimmie978]

These are gorgeous! Love the idea of using corks. I've had issues trying to figure out a way to hold my ornaments. :)

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thanks Kim, 💕sometimes I have a good idea 💡

[@Kimmie978]

@@LouiseMcKayArt LOL!

[@raheelazam6385]

Beautiful awesome work💛❤❤💛❤💛❤💜❤💛❤💜❤❤💞❤💞💞❤

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thank you 💙🩵💙🩵💙

[@lauraoakman-ve3yw]

So gorgeous

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thank you 💕

[@terilemaster4405]

These are stunning!! ❤❤❤

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thanks so much Terile❤️💙

[@dnhopkins]

Absolutely stunning! Thank you for sharing! ❤️

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thanks so much Dana and you’re welcome!💕

[@TreesieParadisArt]

Louise… help, please! 😊 I keep watching this video over and over and I just can’t quite figure out what I’m doing wrong but here’s the issue I’m having: I have an order for, Red, Gold and Pearl White! I can do these in every other color but no matter how many reds or different reds I add, as they start to drip, they always turn to pink! 🤦🏼‍♀️ I have 4 days left to complete this order but if I can’t get it figured out, for the first time ever, I’ll have to call the client and tell them I just couldn’t do it. 😢 ANY suggestions would be so greatly appreciated!! THANK YOU MY FRIEND!!❤

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Did you resolve the problem, curious. Merry Christmas🎄

[@TreesieParadisArt]

@@LouiseMcKayArt Yes, I actually did!! The first thing I did was, used Sherwin Williams Color to Go in Tricorn Black as my “Pillow paint” and then I used 2 CA’s in Gold and White! Just cutting out some of the whites against the reds, really helped! Thank you again for sharing all your tips and tricks and helping us to make beautiful pieces!

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

@@TreesieParadisArt brilliant solution, didn’t even think to use Black!

[@lorraineophoff4984]

Absolutely gorgeous ornaments! What kind of varnish do you use?

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Liquitex high gloss varnish with water 80%: 20%. Thank you so much for being here and leaving your comments and questions Lorraine.😘

[@lindamonzel3286]

These are stunning! When the paint meets underneath, is there a "drip" and if so, how do you deal with it?

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thank you 😘 in my later videos in the ornament series I cover show that but I basically take a toothpick and ‘coax’ the drip off. In the end there’s a small nipple but it looks fine.

[@ReneeW59]

These are beautiful! What are you using for varnish?

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thank you, i think I said in the varnish part …. Now I need to check. Liquitex high gloss varnish

[@dennisandelaineengle2972]

Beautiful! Do you let each ornament dry while its still attached to the drill? Thank you, Elaine

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thanks and good question. I stick the stick thru rungs on my shelves and let them drip into a little plate below until dry. Very slapped together, but works. I can’t leave them otherwise I’d get really backed up

[@pamdabney9133]

Beautiful, question once you put the paint on do you dry it hanging on the drill?

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thank you, 🩵💙 no because that would totally stop my production, I’ll show in an upcoming video because it’s kind of a jerryrigged set up with my shelving where I stuffed it in the shelves overhanging and let it dry😅 others have asked so I need to address the question

[@TreesieParadisArt]

This video was soo helpful Louise! I just received about 100 of these ornaments and have been practicing different techniques to paint them. Question: where do you get the little cork stoppers that you put in the ornament? Thank you very much for sharing! These are all beautiful!!🤗💕

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thanks so much Tressie. 🤎🧡As far as the cork stoppers go, I’ve been smart if I went to a bar lol. However, you can pick them up a little packs at Home Depot in the screws and bolts section.

[@TreesieParadisArt]

@@LouiseMcKayArt That’s awesome! Thank you for such a quick response! So are they just regular size wine bottle corks? If so, I shamelessly have a large selection of those that I’ve saved over the years. Lol🤭💕

[@DebbieStephens874]

Hi Louise, I really enjoy your videos they have so much good content. On these ornaments are you using your drill skewers that connect into your corks? Your very creative with making things work :). I’ve done ornaments but have never been successful. I’m going to try again with your transfer method .. thank you for your videos, I appreciate them❤

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Hi Debbie, yes, my corked skewers are secured into the drill, not that I expect everybody to have a drill laying around, but I had it and it’s much better in my opinion then sticking a skewer into Styrofoam that just doesn’t stay stable.

[@DebbieStephens874]

@@LouiseMcKayArt thank you for your response .. I also have a drill in my art room, that’s why I’m so interested in this idea. Looks like the skewer stay pretty steady in the drill. Your ornaments make beautiful Christmas gifts.

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

@@DebbieStephens874 thanks, yes, the skewers stays steady in the cork in the cork stays secure in the ornament hole so it all works out. I used to do woodworking. That’s why I have some of these tools.

[@hollyelliott3612]

Love it! May I ask what varnish to you use? Water base?

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Hi Holly, Varnish: Liquitex High Gloss with water 80% varnish:20 % water

[@hollyelliott3009]

Next question I just thought of.... Are the bulbs glass or plastic?

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

@@hollyelliott3009I don’t remember, I think plastic from Hobby Lobby

[@erintryon9418]

What exactly is ur recycled scrap paint

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

While painting I’ll scoop up what spins off, put it into a container, strain it later for reuse.

[@user-dw7ve6dz9r]

what kind of varnish are you using?

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Liquitex high gloss, I’m pretty sure I say during varnish, I’m gonna check now

[@lindashaw5967]

What is the varnish?

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Linda, I use Liquitex gloss varnish with water at an 80:20 ratio

[@lindashaw5967]

@@LouiseMcKayArt thank you so much! I love your videos and your enthusiasm. I am a newbie and decided to finally gift a whirl after several years! Thanks

[@BlingThingsFluidArt-og5rj]

I’ve been racking my brain on how to do round and the flattened round ornaments, so this video is exactly what I needed. I’ve never done a bloom transfer, but you’ve inspired me to try it. The cordless power drill trick is genius! 🫶🏻

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thank you💙🩵. Necessity is definitely the mother of invention and that’s how I came to using the drill because the Styrofoam holder just was not working at all for me. The Bloom transfer is actually my favorite of all the techniques that I found doing this. Thank you so much for being here. I’m glad I helped.!

[@ForgottenDetails]

Amazing!

[@LouiseMcKayArt]

Thanks Sharon!🩵💙