Friday, November 18, 2011

Handmade Holiday: Clay Bird Ornaments

Okay, I've been SO excited for today for a couple of weeks! I'm so excited to see your linkups, and you're going to LOVE today's tutorial from Jessica Jane. You will honestly die over all of her creativeness; go see some of my favorites HERE. There's a surprise giveaway at the end of this post, and don't forget to add my link or button to the post you're linking up! xoxox
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Hello Shine followers! I am going to share a tutorial of the most loved clay birds I like to make now and then. These make great gifts for family members, newlyweds, or Baby's 1st Christmas ornaments!


Bake according to clay package. (I typically bake for 15 minutes at 275 degrees.) After the clay has cooled from baking in the oven, paint it any which way you desire. I painted this one mustard yellow, coated it in white glitter, and hung a few charms from the loop at the bottom. The little vile has glitter inside of it. You can also just put the wire through the top portion of the bird, and have nothing dangling from below.

You can also make your bird plain, without words, and coat it in colored glitter. If you coat it in glitter, just put the glue or glaze on, and very quickly sprinkle glitter on it. You don't want the glaze to dry before the glitter gets to it.
I hope this tutorial made sense for the most part, if it didn't let me know if you have any questions!
A few of the past ornaments I have made for some ideas to anyone who wants to try the tutorial. Enjoy!

Amazing, right?!
Jessica has made a special one
for one of you to win:
{I'm really jealous! I want one for my tree!}
Win THIS ornament!
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To Enter:
(You must follow my blog, and Leave a comment for each!)

1. Go thank Jessica HERE for her tutorial and giveaway!
2. For THREE entries, link up your handmade post, and be sure it either has my button or links back to handmade holidays
3. Pin any of my handmade holiday posts from this week on Pinterest
4. Follow me on Bloglovin' HERE
5. Enter THIS giveaway that ends tonight! Over $200 in prizes.
Giveaway ends Monday @midnight!

Link Up Your Handmade Goodies!

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56 comments:

Whitney & Devin said...

These are so cute! I am so excited for the holidays!!! I am doing a holiday tradition swap on my blog that I am super excited about it. Your homemade Christmas idea posts are getting me even more excited!!! Xo

Heather said...

Well boo, I tried linking up a few times but keeps giving me an error about the backlink not being correct. I linked back + the button and it still doesn't work. Will try again later in the day :)

Heather said...

I linked up to hand made holidays :)

browneyedbellblog at yahoo dot com

Heather said...

entry # two for linking up :)

browneyedbellblog at yahoo dot com

Heather said...

entry # 3 for linking up :)

browneyedbellblog at yahoo dot com

The Cantelmo Family said...

the bird is too cute!

The Cantelmo Family said...

I follow Jessica's blog

InMyOwnStyle said...

Very nice and easy. Looks like something you would buy at a high end store. I have all the materials to make this on hand, too. That tells me I was meant to make one. :)

My best- Diane

Pamela said...

I am a follower :)

Pamela said...

I left a comment on her blog!

Hanna said...

These little birds are so gorgeous!!! WOW! Great tutorial! Loving your handmade holiday Ahsley:)

xoxox Hanna

liz said...

I was just at Jessica's blog saying hi! I love these little birds!

liz said...

I am following you on bloglovin'

liz said...

I pinned the pinwheel cookies!

Amanda said...

Seriously I was going to comment before I even saw this was a giveaway! They are beautiful ornaments!!! I love it! I am so trying this!!

Briana Richardson said...

I just stopped by Jessica's blog and thanked her! I loved this tutorial!

Jenni said...

linked up peppermint vanilla sugar scrub diy w/ printable! thanks for the chance to win!

#1

Jenni said...

linked up peppermint vanilla sugar scrub diy w/ printable! thanks for the chance to win!

#2

Jenni said...

linked up peppermint vanilla sugar scrub diy w/ printable! thanks for the chance to win!

#3

Amanda said...

I commented over at Jessica Jane!

Amanda said...

I follow on the shine project on blog lovin'

Katy said...

i love this blog! so great!

I'm hosting a recipe exchange on my blog and would love for you and your readers to join in the fun!

http://katyplayinghouse.blogspot.com/2011/11/thanksgiving-recipe-exchange.html

Cindy said...

Super duper cute lil Shine bird! (I follow your blog)

Cerrisse said...

What a great post! I am now following her blog and thanked her :)

Cerrisse said...

I am following you with bloglovin

Cerrisse said...

I entered your big giveaway :)

Paula said...

oh wow, this looks impressive!! such a great idea, but I'm not sure I actually dare try it , haha :)

Trisha @ clarionwren.com said...

I was at Jessica's blog!

Trisha @ clarionwren.com said...

Pinning this one for sure!

Redheaded Daybook said...

Your blog is so cute & creative!!!
I love it!
Following :)
Return the love when you get a moment.

Liesl said...

What a fun and darling idea! Love it!

Liesl :)

planet01 said...

Love the Lil Owl on the swing...I liked and commented on her tutorial.

Jeanna said...

I love your little birdie ornaments. So cute and clever... Have a great wknd.

Jeanna @ dramaqueenseams.blogspot.com

Leann said...

I am a follower of your blog. chefl@swbell.net

Leann said...

I went to Jessica's blog and commented! chefl@swbell.net

Jeanna said...

I just watched your Shine Video and it made me cry. It was as if you were talking about me and how I am striving to find that certain thing that will make me find my calling in life. I love that you are giving back.

Jeanna

Leann said...

Following you on Bloglovin. chefl@swbell.net

Camille said...

I thanked her on her blog :)
cam22190 at gmail

MacKensie said...

I followed your blog on bloglovin! :)

MacKensie said...

I posted on & followed Jessica's adorable blog!

MacKensie said...

I entered the HUGE giveaway!!
xoxo

MacKensie

Galia said...

I follow you on bloglovin!

Galia said...

I also entered your other giveaway. :)

Gina Toothe said...

i follow you on Bloglovin

Gina Toothe said...

i thanked jessica and now follow her blog ;)

Gina Toothe said...

i entered the other big contest ;)

Visibly Moved said...

I posted a DIY Pressed Leaf/Flower Stationary Handmade Holiday. :)

http://visiblymoved.blogspot.com/

Visibly Moved said...

I linked up my Handmade Holiday to your site.

http://visiblymoved.blogspot.com/

Visibly Moved said...

and Entry #3 for linking up :)

http://visiblymoved.blogspot.com/

Amy said...

Commented over on Jessica's blog. :)

Amy said...

I pinned the crafter's survival kit.
http://pinterest.com/pin/577202969/

Sandy a la Mode said...

i commented over on jessica's blog! :)

BrandAm27 said...

Where can I get these items? And did you make a loop at both ends of the wire? I'm a little confused?

BrandAm27 said...

Where can I get these items? And did you make a loop at both ends of the wire? I'm a little confused? ( had to repost comment, didnt check follow-up comments box.

Yarni Gras! said...

thank you for this....I host a year of ornament making on my blog and I made my birdie this week and she is lovely...check her out at the site below

http://yarnigrasswapperspot.blogspot.com/

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