8 GILDED
GLASS BAUBLES
Weary of scouring stores
for ornaments to suit your
scheme? Look no more!
You can custom-colour clear
glass baubles with acrylic
paint in just the right shade.
Add touches of gold leaf
for a contemporary take
on gilded ornaments.
9 HARK THE
HERALD ANGELS
Often the crowning
glory of a Christmas
tree, this enchanting
concertina angel and
her friends (see Felt gift
toppers) happily pose
as tabletop decorations
heralding Christmas cheer
throughout your home. ➤For what is it that
angels do? They bring
us good news... They
lift our hearts and
give us wings
WHERE ANGELS WALK, JOAN WESTER ANDERSON7 STARRY STARRY NIGHT
Two sheets of square glitter
paper and you’re in the star-
making business! These easy-
make 3D ornamental stars can
be made in multiple sizes and
are light enough to hang from
the ceiling, dangle from a tree
branch or be part of a still life.
Instructions are for large and
medium sizes, but you can
tailor your sizes with a simple
amendment to the measurements
and cutting instructions.8
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DECEMBER 2017 BHG 53SEASONAL CRAFT