DIY~Make Gorgeous & Inexpensive Personalized Ornaments With Your Ink Jet Printer!

[@pdelmercado]

I love your trick for applying glue to the edges for the glitter. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@HappyBirdsGlitterNest]

You are very welcome Hun!

[@doriscolon2321]

Love the ornaments specially the one with the picture of your dad. My dad was also in the Korean War and passed away 2 years ago. Two uncles passed away also the same year. That's a nice way to remember them shining on a Christmas tree. Thanks.

[@HappyBirdsGlitterNest]

Thank you so much for sharing Sweetie! Yes, I lost my Dad, Mom, Uncle and 2 Aunts all within a 3 year period. It was tough. Hugs to you Doris!

[@kathrynjackson3007]

Theses are lovely, HB. I'm sorry you lost your loved ones. God bless and be well. 👼

[@HappyBirdsGlitterNest]

Kathryn Jackson Thank you so much, Kathryn!

[@billienuhfer447]

Beautiful!!! Thank you for sharing your talents with us!!! Much appreciated!!!💞

[@rebeccasmith4075]

😢 so sorry for your lost. you are amazing with your arts and crafts. God bless you. Thank you for your​ quality time.

[@EasyMeWorld]

This is such a wonderful idea. I love it. Your Dad's ornament is awesome! It is so heart warming. I love the glitters on your ornaments. Glittery things on the tree are always so pretty. Lots of love to you and your family. Thank you for sharing. :)

[@HappyBirdsGlitterNest]

Thank you Sweetie! Yes, I'm all about glitter and bling! LOL! :o) The only thing I wished I would have done differently in this video was to cut out two star shapes, then stagger them and glue them together like I did in my layered star ornament tutorial. Oh well! Hindsight is always 20/20, huh? :o) ((((((((((HUGS)))))))))) to you!

[@lychee2785]

Thank you for your great tutorials. So creative. Also, so sorry to hear about your Dad.

[@HappyBirdsGlitterNest]

Susan Hironaka Thank you so much, Susan!

[@vernegarlock4169]

A lovely way to include our loved ones in our Holidays. Love your idea. Thank you for sharing. Blessings.

[@HappyBirdsGlitterNest]

Verne Garlock Blessings to you too, Verne! :o)

[@lauriestewart3700]

Lori nice tip with the tooth pick for the glue :) I'm new to the glitter games and can use all the help I can get!

[@HappyBirdsGlitterNest]

LOL! You are so very welcome, Hun! :o)

[@KraftyScorpio]

Oh Lori, my dad was a Vietnam vet and he died of cancer 2 years ago. That ornament is a beautiful way to commemorate a loved one. So happy you felt strong enough to make it this year!

[@HappyBirdsGlitterNest]

KraftyScorpio Thank you Sweetie! Yes, my dad died of cancer as well. It started in his lungs, then spread to his colon. He fought it for 5 years (which is a very long time) but when it reached his pancreas, he went very quickly. I miss him terribly. He was my best friend.

[@rockone1966]

Really enjoy seeing all the nice things!! Thanks for posting!

[@HappyBirdsGlitterNest]

DENISE BLONDIE You are so welcome Denise! :o)

[@tinkerdee5923]

Gosh, I just LOVE your videos, I think I have watched nearly everyone of them :) God Bless You as well !!!

[@momofisher2429]

What a nice celebration of your father's life. Just love this project and as always thank you so much for sharing your talent with us. Really appreciate your ideas. Keep them coming.

[@HappyBirdsGlitterNest]

Momo Fisher Thank you Momo! :o) I appreciate your sweet comment. :o)

[@brendasmyth3196]

Absolutely luv them,I'd luv to try them with my very close family members that I've lost my son being one of them,thank u so much for Ur beautiful stars b showing how to do them,can't wait to try them now👍💖

[@elainewhite9361]

These are lovely ,and I love the idea of your dads photograph on your tree,then he can always enjoy your Christmas celebrations with you,I also love the idea of a "FAMILY TREE".Bless you hon thank you for sharing xx

[@HappyBirdsGlitterNest]

+Elaine White Thank you Sweetie! I made one of these for my cousin as well. She lost her mom about a year ago. It turned out so pretty and she cried when I gave it to her. Bless her!

[@elainewhite9361]

aww You are such a sweety,I can imagine your friend was delighted with her star bless her xx

[@2learn4ever]

Lovely. Thank you for sharing this idea.

[@HappyBirdsGlitterNest]

You are so welcome! :o)

[@rosebud3510]

I love this idea. So easy to make. Thank you for all the details. I would have not thought of using the toothpick for the edges. I made a round ornaments with pictures of my husband who passed away two years ago. But I like this, I will put his picture on one of the stars. I will make several for the family. Great idea! Sorry for the loss of your dad.hugs

[@HappyBirdsGlitterNest]

Awww! I'm so sorry about your husband Sweetie. God bless you! It was therapeutic for me when I made the ornament of my Dad. This may sound silly, but when I see his face on the Christmas tree, I don't feel like he is so far away. HUGS back at ya Hun!

[@VINCENT201012tub]

I really liked this idea and I'll certainly give it a try. My father passed thirty years ago this year and it would be great to include something to commemorate the occasion this Christmas.

[@annbrockman9557]

This is a very nice project. It can be as simple or as decorated as you want. It is something that will take time, but in the end I think it is worth it! TFS...I'm really glad I came across you on here!!

[@HappyBirdsGlitterNest]

Awww! Thank you Ann! I'm glad you came across me too! :o)

[@rujankatjac]

Thank you for your reply. I can't wait to try this.

[@HappyBirdsGlitterNest]

Ruth Barton :o)

[@MSHARLEYDWOKEAF]

Thank u. My condolencez. Mom passed 2013. Some years I memorialize her on social media. Sometimes I keep it to myself. Wish I had seen this before I spent $25 yesterday on color copies. 😄

[@michellelyn2854]

omg! I LOVE it! My Mom passed 7 months ago nd this will make a beautiful present for my family

[@michellelyn2854]

Hugs it is indeed the worst....ty so much

[@Ocular_soliloquies]

i love the holographic silver glitter you used its beautiful! and yes thanks for the toothpick tip great idea!! another lovely craft thank you for sharing :) sorry you lost your dad, i bet he is smiling at you from heaven keeping his memory alive x

[@HappyBirdsGlitterNest]

Angela Thank you so much for your kind comment, Angela! :o) Yes, my dad was my best friend and great supporter of my crafts. Every time I would show him something new I made, he would say the same thing... "Honey, you could sell that!" I would always laugh and tell him that I wasn't into crafting to sell things. I liked to make them for friends and family and teach others how to do the same.

[@Ocular_soliloquies]

how lovely :) i can see why he would think that because you always do beautiful quality work!

[@birdieellenberis6741]

Love the idea of doing a star ornament for all the family members that have passed away. I lost my mother, father, sister, brother and my oldest son so I know how you feel. Holidays are the hardest. Doing the star will bring them back to me. Thanks. Love your videos.

[@naomijacobs7616]

You do beautiful work and make it so easy. I like the star. I am in process making your snowflakes right now. I decided to give out this year and it is so much enjoyment to make them. I watch at least 3 to 4 times a week to see if you have made anything. Are you planning on making any angels? I love to give to shutins. I love to fix pictures of family members, great project. Thank you

[@HappyBirdsGlitterNest]

Naomi Jacobs Naomi, Thank you so much for taking the time to post such a sweet comment! So far, I've posted two different types of ribbon angels and one beaded angel on my KZbin channel. I do love angels and I'm always open to new ideas! I'm so happy you are using my tutorials to make things for shut-ins! What a wonderful thing to do! God bless you! :o)

[@naomijacobs7616]

Thank you

[@vickisyoung8128]

I really like this craft. I really enjoy your videos.

[@HappyBirdsGlitterNest]

Vicki S young Thank you Vicki! :o)

[@whutzat]

This project really excites me! Can't wait to try.

[@HappyBirdsGlitterNest]

Thank you Hun! This is the first ornament I made of my Dad not long after he had passed away.

[@ediemurray1692]

Just found this, still a good one

[@michellelyn2854]

Im so sorry for ur loss too

[@HappyBirdsGlitterNest]

Michelle Clearwater Thank you so much, Michelle!

[@RBLACKPEARL7]

Great. I do Photography and I will be doing this for memories.. Thanks.

[@mabelcaceres6098]

maravillosooo!!!te felicito!!!

[@KrisAshMommy]

Have you thought about doing the music sheet ones in the shape of an ornament?? Flat like this but with that shape??

[@catherine9481]

What glitter technique did you use for the faithful ornament? I like the frosted look where you you can still see the picture.

[@HappyBirdsGlitterNest]

Catherine Dodd Hi Catherine, I brushed the ornament with Mod Podge Dimensional Magic and then immediately sprinkled the Recollection brand ultra fine glitter in the color "Glitz." Hope this helps! :o)

[@conniegreeno9742]

you can you use old christmax cardss

[@HappyBirdsGlitterNest]

Absolutely! Great idea Connie! :o)

[@barbaradean7871]

Thank you for sharing. You have wonderful ideas that don't cost a whole lot. Did you scan your Dad's pic in your computer and then print it? Such a wonderful idea that I would like to make of my husband who passed 12 years ago for my children. They would enjoy sharing Christmas with Dad watching over them on their tree each Christmas. Love your videos.

[@HappyBirdsGlitterNest]

Barbara Dean Hi Barbara, Yes, I scanned my Dad's photo and then printed it out on my ink jet printer. I'm so glad you are using this idea for your husband. I'm sure your children will love it! :o) Thank you so much for sharing your sweet comment with me. :o)

[@KraftyScorpio]

I've been thinking about this project...I have some decorative napkins..do you think this would work with napkins?

[@HappyBirdsGlitterNest]

KraftyScorpio Hi KraftyScorpio! :o) I'm not sure how the dimensional magic would work brushed over napkins, but I would definitely test it to find out. :o)

[@Creations-By-Craty-E]

does it have to be dimensional mod podge or could u use regular one

[@HappyBirdsGlitterNest]

+Heather Egnor You could use any kind of resin based gloss sealer, such as Glossy Accents by Ranger or Aleene's Paper Glaze. The regular Mod Podge with the orange label will not work as well. Thanks for watching! :o)

[@rujankatjac]

I tried using regular modge podge over ink jet pictures and the ink smeared. I guess dimensional magic must be the trick. Thank you so much for this wonderful idea and tutorial. We had a sudden death (car accident) in the family this week, so this was a very timely idea.

[@HappyBirdsGlitterNest]

Hi Ruth, Yes, regular Mod Podge will not work over ink jet ink because it is basically a thick white glue. It will soak in and cause the ink to bleed. Mod Podge Dimensional Magic is a clear resin and when a think coat is brushed over the photo, it not only causes the picture to "pop"" with color, it dries very quickly. In addition, make sure you allow your freshly printed ink jet photos to set and cure for at least a couple of hours. I think you will be happy with the next results!

[@marthalofton1848]

I have got my stars cut out making 10 of them. found pictures and now got to cut them out . thanks

[@millierodriguez600]

BIG HUG,

[@smcclain772]

That's a good tip about using colored glue stick. I enjoy watching your videos. They are so relaxing. Do you have any tips on how to keep glue sticks from drying out so fast when you're not using them? I can buy one but if I don't use it in 3 months it dries out wasting money.

[@HappyBirdsGlitterNest]

S Mcclain Hi S Mcclain, I'm not sure of the brand of glue sticks you are using. Maybe that has something to do with it? I store my glue sticks in a cool area of the house and I always make sure the lids are screwed on tight after each use. Generally, glue sticks will start to dry out after a couple of years. Maybe this is the problem?

[@smcclain772]

thanks for your response

[@lindabrown7374]

Sorry for your loss. My dad passed away many years ago when I was 17. I still miss him. I named my son after him. Another idea is to make ornaments with pictures of pets. I think a lot of people would really like this, as, like me, they consider their pets their children too.