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I don’t have an Xmas tree yet, but the ornament making has begun! You all know how I love my airplants holders (I made one a pineapple one here and a cement one here) so why not create a little winter wonderland for them. I am in love with these Hanging terrariums from Darby Smart, and wanted to give them a holiday makeover by creating a mercury glass finish on the outside, and a little faux snow on the inside. I love the textured looking glass and am already dreaming up other ways to use the technique, it’s so easy! All the supplies and steps after the break… 

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What you need: 
Looking Glass Spray Paint
Hanging bubble ornament 
Airplant 
Snowflakes 
Water in mist spray bottle
Rubbing alcohol

Get all the supplies in a Darby Smart Kit here!

What to do:
Spray your ornament with water (make sure it’s a mist spray bottle)
While the water beads are on the ornament, spray on a thin later of looking glass spray (some may run down the side, that’s ok, you can clean up with rubbing alcohol)
Let it dry for 5 min, then repeat minting the water and the spray paint on the ornament a second time. Let dry.
Put some rubbing alcohol on a paper towel and light rub the ornament to remove the excess paint on the glass. You can also clean up any area where there paint pooled.
Add the snow and airplant. Done!


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  1. This is such a cute idea! X

  2. Michelle says:

    That is so cute, like a small terrarium that you can hang on your Christmas tree!
    https://www.makeandmess.com/

  3. Lucy says:

    This is so cute!! Such a sweet idea. I now feel like my DIY projects this month are going to be pretty rubbish!

    Lucy xoxox

    http://lucyannblog.blogspot.co.uk

  4. sherry says:

    I love plants so I must try this. Very cute!!!

    1. Jenni says:

      Thanks Mommy!

  5. alice says:

    i’ll try to make one

  6. Paige says:

    These ornaments are perfect! You did a great job!

    Paige
    http://thehappyflammily.com

    1. Jenni says:

      Thanks Paige!

  7. These are brilliant – love airplants!

    Zoe | floral and feather

    1. Jenni says:

      They are the best, right?!

  8. Marina says:

    These are absolutely amazing. I love them!! Would make a wonderful addition to my list of luxurious holiday decor DIYs
    http://www.MarinaSays.com

    1. Jenni says:

      Thanks you Marina!

  9. Ida says:

    These are so beautiful. I love them. And the pictures looks amazing. Thank you so much for sharing./Love Ida

  10. These look amazing! They are so natural and pretty. They give the impression of an ice sculpture holding a flower. Great decorating idea. Thank you for sharing it with us!

  11. Annie Abbey says:

    So cute with the little fake snow bits inside the air plant container! It is like a wintery dessert wonderland! I will have to make these next year 🙂 Great idea! Xoxo Annie
    http://www.somethingswellblog.com

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