How to make a Lighted Memorial Glass Block (2017)
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6 жыл бұрынA couple weeks ago I did a tutorial on how to make a Glass Block Nightlight. My darling sister saw it and really liked it. Just after that, I did a tutorial on how to put a Silhouette on Canvas. Again my darling sister saw it and liked it. So a few days later she sends me a text with a photo and asks if I can make the photo into a silhouette for her, but she needs it to fit one of the glass blocks that I used for the nightlight. Is this girl not creative! Pure inspiration!
They were adorable! She runs a small daycare and she had taken photos of the children and put the silhouettes on the blocks as gifts to the parents. The perfect gifts and the parents loved them.
So, with her inspiration, I decided to do a few of my own, but I added a small twist to mine. I knew I wanted to do something very special for my two boys. It has been a rough and almost overwhelmingly busy past couple months for both of them. I wanted something from the heart.
This is not a typical cheap, easy or fast craft. This one takes money, work and time. It will result in a true from the Heart Gift and a long lasting memory. Very much worth it.
Things you will need...
1 - 8x8x3 Glass Block
Extra Fine Glitter - White or Light Color
Polycrylic
2 - 8x8 pieces of Black Vinyl
Transfer Tape
LED Micro Lights - Battery Powered (with timer)
Photo change to black and white silhouette
Favorite Poem
Cutting Machine to cut photo and poem - Cricut, Silhouette
I know this tutorial won't be for everyone, but it might spark that bit of inspiration and imagination, so you too can come up with that perfect gift.
Enjoy!
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To all the people that have encouraged and helped me on this fun and amazing adventure, I will always have a special place in my heart for you! Thank you all.
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@jaimelocklear641 5 ай бұрын
Very Nice I have had several family and friends that have passed in last couple of years and this idea will definitely make some in my circle smile and probably a few tears but it will make a Great thinking of you gift 👍 Thanks 🙏
@gwennunley297 6 жыл бұрын
BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE TO YOUR MOTHER! THANKS FOR SHARING!
@BonnaKelley 6 жыл бұрын
She was a wonderful person and will always be in my heart.
@YolandaHerrera-mb4rh 5 жыл бұрын
Loved your video.
@scholardez 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you love it I will definitely make this for my God niece in memory of her dad God bless you too
@todaysbeautiful4212 6 жыл бұрын
Very nice!
@karlamarion307 Жыл бұрын
You did a great job
@cherylmeyers7470 3 жыл бұрын
Thnx💜 really like the idea
@brendashepard8114 2 жыл бұрын
How do I make a silhouette of a pic on my cricut?
@lombard1955 6 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing; this is what I've been looking for.
@chrinamint Жыл бұрын
I liked it. And I didn't mind hearing about your family. For some reason I thought you were going to be etching this. But I like the black for a memorial. I made similar memorial things on large floor tiles from Lowe's that cost like a dollar. Do the black lettering and the quote and I have this picture of a feather turning into birds and then I put a picture frame on it to put the person's picture. But I digress... I only mentioned it because I was going to say that's been my go-to memorial thing, but now I think I'll do a few of these! Very nice.
@robeccs 2 жыл бұрын
Good idea🍻
@CLynnC 6 жыл бұрын
Oh my, THANK YOU so much for this video! I've been wanting to make these memorial boxes but wasn't quite sure where to start. I am so grateful that I came across your video! Can't wait to do some of these!
@BonnaKelley 6 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it, so simple yet so beautiful! Thank you
@CLynnC 6 жыл бұрын
Bonna Kelley very beautiful. Is there a specific website to go to in order to make a picture a silhouette?
@CLynnC 6 жыл бұрын
Bonna Kelley also, what size would you recommend if I want to make the pic a little smaller?
@BonnaKelley 6 жыл бұрын
The block I used is 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 I made my picture 7 in square. I would say give yourself no less than a 1/4 inch boarder and 1/2 would probably be best
@BonnaKelley 6 жыл бұрын
Sadly I have not been able to find one that will do it for free anymore, sorry. I do mine using Photo Shop and I have seen several tutorial on YT on how to do it with just about every graphics program around. I hope this helps.
@janetmccaffery1839 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful. I'm having trouble with the font size and make sure it fits perfectly like yours.
@deshonne23 3 жыл бұрын
Love this video very inspirational and I tried and having difficulties with the glitter drying. How long does it take because when I go to put the lights in, it’s scratching the glitter off? Can I put a second coat of polycrylic on top of the first layer of glitter?
@dizzydi316 3 жыл бұрын
Love your video so helpful can you please tell me what size the image is to make it so perfect? Thank you
@rhennigan0120 6 жыл бұрын
How do you make the photo to go on the glass block. Do you have a tutorial on that?
@rosemarywilliams5136 Жыл бұрын
Can you show how you did the silliouette for the memorial blockplease and thank you
@panzertooE-CollartrainingPAGER 2 жыл бұрын
great tips
@debbanner594 2 жыл бұрын
Loved your tutorial, could you please tell me what font you used and the size? Thank you
@janicecremeans5254 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing , it is beautiful. I am knew to all this so how did you get the black background?
@BonnaKelley 6 жыл бұрын
That is vinyl that I cut on my Cricket Machine.
@evababy6975 5 жыл бұрын
I had a good friend pass away last week and I would like to make a glass block like in your video, I have a Cricut Machine but I don't know how to cut the photo out in vinyl, please help.
@gwendolynmorrow5984 6 ай бұрын
Can you use the tranfer tape on the writing on a csrd?
@hondopunkin8601 3 жыл бұрын
What sticker paper is that u ave the letters on ?
@michelleworrell5815 6 жыл бұрын
I truly live this idea, My husband passed away this pass July.. What a nice way to remember him by.. I'm always doing something for every holiday... Sadly, I don't have a cutting machine..:( really wanted to try this.. Is there any other way of doing that part?
@BonnaKelley 6 жыл бұрын
Yes, you could use printable vinyl or sticky paper. Anything you can print your image on. Then cut out the pieces using an X-acto knife or small cutting scissors.
@MariaLopez-hs9yh 3 жыл бұрын
What size do you cut it too!
@bananie681 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Can you please send me a picture of the polycrylic you used? I see so many different ones and want to get the right one! Thank you 🙏🏼
@Killeroze Жыл бұрын
Hi wher did you get the transfer please
@jessicajenkins8753 6 жыл бұрын
How did you get the picture to turn out so beautiful? I have a cricut explore 2 and I can't seem to clean mines like this.. Very Beautiful!!😍😍
@BonnaKelley 6 жыл бұрын
I do most of the cleanup in Photo Shop before I upload it to Cricut.
@rosemarywilliams5136 2 жыл бұрын
I dont have photoshop
@brownsugar1958ful Жыл бұрын
Is that glue that you are coating the glass with or epoxy?
@crystalshird2127 6 жыл бұрын
Oh ok.Does it matter what kinda vinyl u use or do u need a certain type of printer
@BonnaKelley 6 жыл бұрын
The Vinyl isn't printed, it is cut on my Cricut Machine. The Cricut is a vinyl cutting machine. IF you do not have a cutting machine, yes you can print your saying and names out and cut them by hand. I would use a light card stock and a clear drying glue.
@sdavis4161777 6 ай бұрын
Could you explain how to make the photo?
@rosemarywilliams5136 2 жыл бұрын
Can you show how you did the silhouette please I have asked a few time no reply
@truthmatters6122 6 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed your video. This is an keeper! Anyone who receives this, is sure to "TREASURE" this.
@brownsugar1958ful Жыл бұрын
I was trying to see what the poem was can you please list it for me can’t see it clearly thanks
@rosemarywilliams5136 2 жыл бұрын
Can you show how to make the vynal face to put o the block
@kaylalail8119 5 жыл бұрын
How do you make the photo to put on the glass block?
@michnavv 3 жыл бұрын
would like to know also
@mistycoonts4610 Жыл бұрын
How did you keep the faces
@ddeweypink 6 жыл бұрын
I have a silhouette but do you have to weed the photo I lose details like eyes and things
@BonnaKelley 6 жыл бұрын
If you can not get any detail around eyes, which can be very hard to do, you can use an Xacto knife and add some after you have it on the block. I hope this helps.
@normazaharioudakis115 2 жыл бұрын
Could I use a transparency picture
@virtuouzOne 5 жыл бұрын
Where did you get that poke tool thing from?
@BonnaKelley 5 жыл бұрын
to be honest, I got it so long ago and past it on to my sister I don't know who made it. BUT I know I got it off of Amazon.
@crystalshird2127 6 жыл бұрын
What brand of paper did u use to print your lettering
@BonnaKelley 6 жыл бұрын
That isn't paper, it is 251 Vinyl.
@karenpaul4594 5 жыл бұрын
what app do u use for your picture?
@michnavv 3 жыл бұрын
would like to know also?
@darlenedale8827 6 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed your video so much ! Defiantly going to try this.. Where did you get your weeding tool ? I like it a lot better than the one I have 😀
@BonnaKelley 6 жыл бұрын
I got it from Amazon - www.amazon.com/Tonic-Studios-Holtz-372-Retractable/dp/B0013AKBLY/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1525139256&sr=8-14&keywords=weeding+tools+for+vinyl it is by Tim Holtz
@rosemarywilliams5136 2 жыл бұрын
How do you fo yhat design
@rosemarywilliams5136 2 жыл бұрын
Can you show how too do it
@rosemarywilliams5136 2 жыл бұрын
My friend wants me to do some for her please
@wendypeck754 2 жыл бұрын
Where do you get your glass blocks?
@tammyhoward7439 Жыл бұрын
I got mine from Menards
@monicajohnson3200 4 жыл бұрын
If I sent you a pic and money for your vynal and time, would you make one for me? I already have the block. I just need the silhouette picture or detailed instructions on how to do it myself.
@terryfleeman5306 6 жыл бұрын
What cutting machine cuts from a picture
@BonnaKelley 6 жыл бұрын
I use the Cricut. I made the black and white copy of my photo and uploaded it to my Cricut work space.
@billyf3996 3 жыл бұрын
Too much talking in the beginning without showing what you did seems to be dragging along. Overall good demonstration once it got started.
@butterfly197305 5 жыл бұрын
Should have time lapse your video, way to long for a few simple...
@chrinamint Жыл бұрын
I wonder why folks can't just fast forward instead of being rude?
@monicajohnson9580 6 жыл бұрын
Very hard looking. Could I get you to make one for my husband if I send you the picture.
@Bloomerbandit54 4 жыл бұрын
monica johnson what kind of paper do I make my picture on for circuit to cut it
@joecornejo7454 5 жыл бұрын
Good info, great ideal, but the video was way, way to long.
@BonnaKelley 5 жыл бұрын
I totally agree and am working hard to get my videos down to 10 mins or less. A lot harder than it sounds. Thanks for watching!
@wendicovington1611 4 жыл бұрын
cause she jibber jabbers about stuff not neccessary
@lisagallen3034 3 жыл бұрын
I was so excited to see how she made her block but she talked way too much about things that were not paramount to learning this project. I stopped the video five minutes into it. Keep your focus on what you’re teaching not your family and other things.
@chrinamint Жыл бұрын
Wow... Some rude folks in these comments! Fast forward to where you can see her actually working on it! Not that big a deal!
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