I’ve been been a little obsessed with making ornaments lately. My Ornament Ideas board on Pinterest just seems to keep growing! So I went and got a Wood Burning Tool from Lowes — it was a much better deal than at the craft stores and it’s a more comprehensive set.
I’ve also been a big obsessed with the Grinch…I just love his face. So I took a stab tonight at wood burning the Grinch on a wood slice. On a side note: Wood slices……a good hardwood slice (about 4″ across) at Michaels is 2.99!!! That is nuts! I currently have my dad on a mission to find me a log that I can slice up myself! Then it’s on like Donkey Kong. But for now, I used my fun new tool and whipped out a Grinch. I burned his face in first and then went back and hand painted him. I love the texture the wood burning tool creates. When he was done I put a think coat of lacquer on it to make it shiny. All he needs now is a cute little hanger.
I’ve been out of pocket for a few. I have been at my cousin’s wedding! It was in Iowa and it was amazing and beautiful. Out in the country at a barn on amid a field of soy beans with the reception at the small town community center. There was nothing small town about this wedding though — it was rustic but amazingly beautiful and CHIC!! It was just as beautiful as she is! Here is a the tag I made for their gift. I created the template with the Silhouette Cameo and then painted. I went with the same light blue as the bridesmaids dresses. I love the way it turned out. Next time I want to try using a wood burning tool.