Welcome to Day 3 of our Creative Countdown

Candle Glow Oval Ornament

Today’s project works well on a variety of surfaces.  Don’t be afraid to step outside the box.

You will receive a pattern and surface in your Day 3 packet.  You are welcome to download and print the project as a pdf if you like.  It includes a photo, instructions and linework.  Feel free to try it out on any surface.

Click here for the PDF: Candle Glow Ornament PDF

Here are several video segments to help you create this project and see the possibilities:

It is recommended that you let the video load completely in the browser window before you attempt to play it.  Be patient, this may take a few minutes.  It will depend on the speed of your computer and the speed of your internet connection.

NOTE: To view the video, click on the link below. The video will open in a new window. Close the window to return to this page.

Video 1: (3:10) Overview of techniques used

Video 2: (7:30) Dry brushing the “glow” of the candle, shading around the glow

Video 3: (3:16) The candle flame and stripes

Video 4: (6:05) Adding holly and evergreen,

Video 5: (4:12) Dots and highlights

Hope you found the information useful.  Now get out there and tackle some ornaments.

Have a great day.

Laurie