If you’re looking for a bright, festive, and elegant Christmas project to display or gift this season, this glass-embellished “Merry” canvas wreath is a show-stopper! We’re combining hand-painted details, a rustic grapevine-style wreath, glass leaves, and glossy resin for a sleek finish. This project is MUCH easier than it looks, and the final result is absolutely gorgeous.

Step 1: Paint the Background

Start by covering your 10x10 canvas with a solid coat of white paint. While the paint is still wet, add a small blob of Americana Hauser Light Green onto the surface. Use your brush to loosely smush and blend the white and green together until you get a soft, mottled finish.

For added texture, take the plastic wrap from your canvas packaging and lightly pounce it over the wet paint. This gives the background a subtle marbled effect, mostly white with just a touch of green swirling through. Let the canvas dry completely.

Step 2: Add Your Wreath Circle & "Merry"

Once the background ...

If you want a simple, sparkly Christmas project you can finish in one sitting, this mistletoe art canvas is perfect. It uses an 8x10 canvas, sheet glass, beads, and a tiny bit of paint - and the result is a beautiful mixed-media piece that shimmers under resin. This is absolutely beginner-friendly, and you can adapt the colors however you like!

Step 1: Paint the Gold Background

Start by covering your entire 8x10 canvas with DecoArt Enchanted Gold. This paint goes on looking almost white, but as it dries it flashes a soft metallic gold. You may need two coats for good coverage. Let the canvas dry fully — metallic paints take a little extra time.

Step 2: Cut Your Mistletoe Leaves from Sheet Glass

While the canvas dries, start preparing your glass leaves. Use green sheet glass and your mosaic tile nippers to nip leaf shapes at an angle. These small curved shapes look just like natural mistletoe leaves. The ends will be sharp, so grab a honing stone and gently file the pointed tips u...

If you’re looking for a cute, festive Christmas project that’s fun to paint and easy to customize, this little reindeer is going to steal your heart! In today’s tutorial, we’re using the 18-inch Reindeer Door Hanger from Southern Adoornments, but the cutout also comes in multiple sizes, so grab the one that works for your space.

This etched wood blank paints like a dream and feels just like coloring in a giant holiday coloring book. And because we’re extra, we’ll finish the piece with a little touch of glass on the nose and antlers and seal it under resin for that glossy, professional finish.

Step 1: Paint the Reindeer Base Coat

Start by loading your palette with Espresso and a bit of Khaki. These two colors blend beautifully and keep the deer from looking flat.

Paint the entire reindeer face and head area in Espresso, working in sections so you can blend in touches of Khaki as you go. This gives the fur soft dimension and keeps everything from looking monotone. Since the wood su...

This festive mixed media project proves that even broken things can become beautiful again. In this glass and resin Christmas Tree tutorial, we’ll transform a shattered vase into a shimmering mercury-glass-inspired tree on a 6x12 canvas. With metallic paints, glass pieces, and resin, you’ll create an elegant and reflective piece of holiday art!

Step 1: Prep Your Glass Pieces

If you have a broken vase (or intentionally break one for art purposes — safely and carefully, of course!), gather those curved pieces. Using wheeled nippers, trim around the edges to shape small, curved shards perfect for layering into a tree shape.

Once your pieces are cut, grab a honing stone and lightly smooth all sharp points. Focus on the jagged tips - you don’t need to round every edge completely, just enough to remove anything that could cut your hands during placement.

Step 2: Paint the Background

Start by applying Metallic Pearl White paint over the entire canvas, edges included, using a foam brush...

Looking for a fun new glass art project that pairs perfectly with your Snowman Frame? This adorable Floating Penguin will melt your heart! Made on a floating glass frame from Hobby Lobby, this project combines painting, cutting, and resin techniques to create a wintery keepsake you can display (and even change backgrounds for!) all season long.

Step 1: Prepare Your Frame

Start by removing the screws and opening the back of your floating frame. Take out one piece of glass (this will be your working surface) and lay it flat on a towel to protect it from scratches. Apply masking tape around all four edges to create a clean border, leaving about ⅜ inch between the tape and the glass edge. This tape not only defines the boundary of your artwork but also ensures the finished glass will fit smoothly back into the frame once the resin is dry. Burnish the tape firmly with your fingers or a scraper to seal any gaps and prevent resin from leaking underneath. Finally, clean your glass thorough...

If you love snowmen and sparkly seasonal art, you're going to melt over this one! This mixed media snowman project is made on a floating glass frame and layered with cut glass, resin, beads, and a customizable background. The best part? You can swap out the background for different seasons! Whether you're a glass art beginner or a seasoned resin pro, this tutorial is packed with creative inspiration!

Step 1: Prep Your Frame

Begin by disassembling the floating frame and carefully removing the two glass panels. Choose one panel as the base for your art and clean it thoroughly to remove dust or fingerprints. Use painter’s tape to mask off about ¼ inch around all four edges. This will help keep your design centered and ensure it fits back inside the frame later without resin or embellishments getting in the way.

Step 2: Cut and Arrange Your Snowman

Using wheeled nippers, cut two circles from white sheet glass - one for the body and a slightly smaller one for the head. Hone the edge...

Bring a unique coastal twist to your holiday decor with this Seashell Christmas Tree Resin Wood Sign! Using a wooden sign base, resin, starfire glass, seashells, and sea glass, you’ll craft a sparkling, layered Christmas tree that blends rustic charm with beachy elegance!

Step 1: Prep and Protect Your Wood Sign

Tape off the edges and frame carefully with painter’s tape to prevent resin from dripping onto the wood and causing dark spots. This will keep your frame clean and crisp.

Step 2: Create the Base with Glass Shards

Spread a thin layer of starfire glass over the center area of your sign. This glass bed will act as a sparkling base for the shells to rest on and gives your tree that beautiful glittering look.

Step 3: Mix and Pour Your First Resin Layer

Mix your resin and hardener thoroughly, stirring for 3 minutes to avoid bubbles. Pour a thin layer of resin over the glass to “glue” them in place and create a smooth surface for arranging your shells.

Step 4: Build Your Sea...

Transforming scrap glass into a whimsical melted snowman ornament is a fun and simple craft perfect for the winter season. With just a few tools and materials, you can create a unique decoration to add charm to your holiday tree or gift to someone special!

Begin by peeling the plastic film off one side of your acrylic round. This will be the front of your ornament. Next, apply a small amount of SnowTex to the round and spread it evenly to create a snowy base. Put this aside to dry. 

To create your melted snowman, start by attaching a tracer to a piece of white sheet glass, and trace the two snowman shapes. Put on gloves and safety glasses for protection. Use a pair of wheeled nippers to carefully cut around the snowman shapes, taking small, irregular bits as you go. Next, use a honing stone to gently soften the edges all the way around. Wipe off any remaining tracer lines.

You should end up with two irregular pieces of white sheet glass and a white, round/flat gem that will serv...

This reindeer project is the perfect blend of painting and glass embellishments, making it an eye-catching addition to your holiday decor. Starting with a simple painted base, you’ll bring your reindeer to life with layers of color and detail. Then, take it to the next level by adding vitrigraph glass antlers, clear glass, beads, and a glossy resin finish.

Begin by applying a base coat of white paint to your canvas, ensuring full coverage, and dry it using a heat tool. Next, position your reindeer tracer on the canvas, tape it in place, and slide a sheet of graphite paper underneath. Use a stylus to trace only the reindeer’s head.

Once traced, paint the reindeer’s head with a base coat of Rusted Pipe paint. After drying with a heat tool, apply a second coat for an even finish. Reposition your tracer and trace the facial details of the reindeer.

Next, I’ll paint the ears using Warm Beige. For the bangs, I’ll apply another coat of Rusted Pipe and blend in white paint to create hig...

Begin by painting the background and sides of your canvas with a coat of Metallic Pearl paint. Use smooth, even strokes in one direction to ensure a beautiful, uniform metallic shine. Dry the paint thoroughly with a heat tool.

Next, apply a layer of Enchanted Magenta over the Metallic Pearl, again pulling the paint in one direction. This will create a vibrant, shimmering pink effect for your background. Dry again.

Grab your tracer, tape it to your canvas, place graphite paper underneath, and trace the ornament with a stylus. 

Start by painting the ornament with a base coat of Primary Red. Use a heat tool to dry it completely before applying a second coat. Once the second coat is dry, apply a layer of Me...