Mike & Santa


  Vintage holiday images and photos on painted transparencies create a unique twist on a traditional Christmas layout.

What you need:

  • Krylon Glitter Spray - Glistening Gold (#401)
  • Krylon Premium Metallic - 18 KT. Gold Plate (#1000)
  • Krylon Make It Stone!® Metallic Textured Paints - Gold (#8260)
  • Krylon Stained Glass Color - Red (#9020)
  • Krylon Spray Adhesive - Clear (#7011)
  • Krylon Preserve It!® Digital Photo & Paper Protectant - Clear (#7026)
  • (3) Cardboard slide mounts
  • (3) Holiday stamps, your choice
  • (4) Eyelets
  • Jewelry links
  • (3) red rhinestones
  • White cardstock
  • Gem adhesive

How and How Long:

  1. Spray one sheet cardstock and cardboard slide mounts with 18 KT. Gold Plate (cardstock will be used for photo mat). Let dry.
  2. Spray 12" × 12" cardstock with Glitter Spray. This is the background.
  3. Print journaling text and spray with Glitter Spray. Trim to size. Mask off words and spray edges with 18 KT. Gold Plate.
  4. Spray Make It Stone!® Metallic on cardstock and let dry. Tear two long strips for side borders.
  5. Spray transparencies with Stained Glass Color; let dry.
  6. Cut three squares of red transparencies to fit in slide mounts. Stamp with holiday images and spray with Preserve It!®. Connect slides with jewelry links.
  7. Cut red transparency strip to fit behind title.
  8. Spray remaining transparency with Preserve It!®. Print photo on transparency; spray again with Preserve It!®. Let dry.
  9. Mat photo on gold cardstock and then on red transparency.
  10. Assemble, adhering all pieces with Spray Adhesive. Glue on rhinestones with gem adhesive.
  11. Secure title and photo with eyelets.
Approximate project time:2 hours.

What it Costs:

Approximate cost is $35.