DIY Crystalized Ornaments ~ Day 6 of my DIY Christmas Ornament Series

[@FIZZGIG-RARF]

I love the way these look, especially those feathers! I haven't seen anyone do this with those. I have kitties who love to play with the Christmas ornaments and borax is toxic for them. I've heard that you can do the same thing with salt and sugar so I'm going to try that this year. Just a heads up for anyone who might not know that yet.😯☺️

[@creartivebynature]

Ooo, let me know if the salt and sugar turns out!! Mine have slowly crumbled over the years. I want to try something that'll last longer!! Thanks so much for watching. Take care 💖 🙂

[@sandieyule1644]

Love these! Can't wait to do this with my grandkids

[@creartivebynature]

It's so fun!! I would try to seal them up with varnish or some type of clear sealant, they crumble over time. Thanks for watching. Happy crafting 💖🤗

[@phyllisroberts8605]

I never knew. Thank you so very much. What a lovely, lovely project.

[@creartivebynature]

Glad you enjoyed. It's a fun project 😉 Thanks for watching 💖

[@beveyhawco4758]

I haven't done this since I was a kid. I am going to do this with my grandson . Donna thank you for sharing & bringing back the memories.

[@creartivebynature]

Yes, great time with the kids😄 I love doing this, big kid at heart here 😉 Thanks for watching 😄💖🎄

[@cathyvatamaniuck5996]

Love love the branches and feathers!!

[@creartivebynature]

I know, they turned out really cool. I think I have to seal them though, some crystals are coming off, but then again you know me, not so gentle 😄

[@pinkflamingo2930]

Love the look on the branches!

[@creartivebynature]

Yes, I was pleasantly surprised by how well they turned out, I made more for an up coming challenge I am partaking in next week 😊 Thanks again for stopping by 😄 Have a great day 💖

[@sueliles5319]

Truly beautiful!

[@creartivebynature]

Thank you 💖

[@cestlaviedawn7361]

We make these too 💕. Love making them ! Thanks for sharing my friend 😘

[@creartivebynature]

It's so fun 😄 I love watching the crystals grow. The twigs are my fav, making more tonight 😉 Thanks my friend 💖

[@reneefulks6607]

We did this at least ten yrs ago! Mine didn't last long but my mom still has hers! She wraps in a paper towel then a baggie to store hers in the house.

[@creartivebynature]

It's such a fun project 😄 Thanks so much for sharing 🤗💖

[@martinebangs6520]

Hi Donna, I've been wanting to try this and you just put the bug back in my head, lol....they look beautiful....tfs

[@creartivebynature]

Yay, glad it sparked that thought. Aren't they fun to make ?!? Thanks for watching 😊 Have fun creating 😉

[@acerone10]

Amazing!!!!! Fun for the kids.

[@creartivebynature]

Yup, and big kids like me too 😉😄 Thanks for watching 💖

[@lauriekerestes7840]

Great idea! Would sealing them with clear acrylic spray help to hold the crystals better on the branches etc?

[@creartivebynature]

Great idea! I would definitely try that or use a thicker substance and brush it on!! This was quite awhile ago, I would want to try it out again and use your suggestion 😉 Thanks for watching and your suggestion Laurie 💖

[@rachelhawk7661]

So beautiful Thank you for sharing 🦄

[@creartivebynature]

My pleasure 😉 glad you enjoyed 😊 Thanks for watching 💖❄

[@KalanchoeMonarch]

20:25 really pretty Wow ❤️👍

[@creartivebynature]

Thanks so much 😄 I am pleased with how they turned out 😊 Thanks for watching 😉🎄

[@karenrobertson890]

Beautiful! tfs

[@creartivebynature]

Thanks so much 😊 I appreciate you stopping by. Thanks for watching 💖

[@AnnieMarsh1963]

These are beautiful! and I CAN confirm that 20 Mule Team Borax is an old company - probably used by your great great grandmothers, I DO warn you that while the company ensures it is safe, they do caution for you to use as intended (as a cleaning agent). And clean it certainly does! It removes stains like nobody's business! However, if you google it, you will learn that "If a young child ingests as little as 5 to 10 grams of borax, they may experience severe vomiting, diarrhea, shock, and death. Small children can be exposed to borax through hand-to-mouth transfer, especially if they play with slime made with borax or crawl around the floor where pesticides have been applied." My own family has used it for years to get rid of pests, bugs and roaches! (Make sure you sprinkle it behind your appliances where children and pets have NO access! For this purpose, it works GREAT!),. But I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE what you have made and I do think I will give it a go, however, I will do some more research before I decide to let any little folks join in on this project!!!!

[@creartivebynature]

Thanks for the info and word of caution, Annie!! I appreciate it. I love how these turned out, but they don't last forever. Still fun to make. Thanks for watching. Take care 💖🤗

[@joanned8723]

So pretty and so cool🤗

[@creartivebynature]

Thanks Joanne 😄 The twigs are really cool, it's like ice on a stick 😃❄ Thanks for watching 💖

[@rosemcguinn5301]

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