Making a Custom Wedding Ornament

A story in pictures.

Finishing up a custom ornament.

I have taken pictures of this wedding ornament at different stages of the process. It is ready to be varnished now. I will write a longer step by step post later!

Alice in Wonderland Ornaments

The Alice in Wonderland set of ornaments I created for a client last year are some of my favorite designs!  I'm going to take some time  to design similar colorful, fantasy inspired designs to add to my shop.

This slideshow showcases the collection - enjoy!  Let me know what you think, would you like to see more designs like this offered?

Presenting - Danse Macabre' - The Clown

Last year I was trying to come up with new ideas for an old ballerina ornament cutout - read about it here.  

I am happy to introduce the first new ballerina ornament from the Danse Macabre' line - The Clown!

One of a kind!  The reaction she received from my in-house critics was mixed.  They felt she was kind of creepy, but for a Halloween ornament - I think that's OK!

She will be available for sale in the shop later! 

2011 - New Ornament Designs Update

 

Princess for a Day Ornament 

Glittering Crown & Slipper on a golden cushion.  The dangling heart can be personalized with a date or monogram.

This design makes a sweet keepsake gift for a princess of any age!

Only 1 available.

  
Carnivale Mask Ornament 

A bejeweled golden mask with purple ribbons on a celedon green background hand painted on a deep magenta glass ornament.  This colorful design captures the spirit of Mardis Gras or your masquerade theme event!

Skull Wedding Ornament Sets - 2 New Designs this year!

 Skull Bride & Groom Set 1 - Hand painted on glossy deep burgundy glass ornaments.  Groom has a jaunty grey hat with rose & feather stick pin.  The Bride is wearing a veil that is gathered at the top with sprays of red & pearl beads.  Only 1 set available.

Skull Bride & Groom Set 2 - Hand painted on rich red velvet matte glass ornaments.  Groom has a wicked old west style hat with a red rose.  The Bride is wearing an elaborate silver, lace pearl studded wedding cap instead of a veil.  She is surrounded by red roses.  Only 1 set available.

It's Never too Early!

Spring is here, Earth Day, Easter & Mother's Day are right around the corner.  So, why would you be thinking about Christmas ornaments now?   I realize that most of you won't be, but here in the studio, it really is Christmas all year round!

I had the privilege of painting lots of cool ornaments for some amazing & patient customers - THANK YOU!   Wedding ornaments, particularly Couple Portraits were pretty popular! 

 

Some of my other custom wood cutout design requests were for a Great White Shark, a portrait of a Horse & Rider - set of 2, a Showgirl Portrait - set of 4.   Custom glass ornament requests included a travel ornament that incorporated 4 destinations illustrated with 7 designs, a restaurant franchise picture and set of 4 ornaments for a group of shopping buddies.

 

I had a blast designing and painting each and every one of these ornaments!  However,  the number of orders I received made me realize just how much time it takes to create them. 

To ensure that each order gets the attention it deserves, I made the decision to move my custom order cutoff date up
to November 5th, 2011 - 6 weeks before Christmas.

Custom ornament requests made after the cutoff date will be taken, however I cannot guarantee delivery in time for Christmas.  

It's hard to predict how busy the season will be, so please order early!   When you submit an enquiry, I can give you a time estimate based on the number and complexity of the orders I'm currently working on.   

Happy Sweet 16!