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With the right supplies, making your own DIY Ornaments can a really enjoyable family craft that make wonderful keepsakes, or lovely gifts.
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How to Make Beautifully Marbled DIY Ornaments
Recently, I lead Olivia’s Girl Scout Troop meeting showing the girls how to make these easy DIY ornaments. Everyone had such a blast expressing their creativity with these. You can make these as simple or elaborate as you wish.
Supplies
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- Clear [amazon_textlink asin=’B002Z1WFVE’ text=’Glass Ornaments’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’jugactmam-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’8221991b-fa44-11e8-9509-f178832e39d4′] (for kids, I recommend using [amazon_textlink asin=’B07KF17MWH’ text=’Acrylic Ornaments’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’jugactmam-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’9dc58e46-fa44-11e8-9910-bf9f687b915f’])
- [amazon_textlink asin=’B00ATJSD8I’ text=’Apple Barrel Acrylic’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’jugactmam-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’c55cdc1d-fa43-11e8-a7ce-6bb09b424cd1′] or [amazon_textlink asin=’B07BSGWYH5′ text=’FolkArt Marble’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’jugactmam-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’fb26157f-fa43-11e8-aac7-153cf9d5189e’] Paints
- [amazon_textlink asin=’B0782N4MSZ’ text=’Bakers Twine’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’jugactmam-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’0ed06ac5-fa44-11e8-83e4-2d1e16372259′], [amazon_textlink asin=’B07KK6N7R6′ text=’Tulle’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’jugactmam-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’36178b4a-fa45-11e8-a337-ffb4a2716056′], Ribbon or [amazon_textlink asin=’B00CLF2CHQ’ text=’Tinsel Wire’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’jugactmam-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’57245948-fa44-11e8-92b8-a75434eea0cb’]
- Optional Items:
- [amazon_textlink asin=’B00DV91GBY’ text=’Mod Podge Extreme Glitter’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’jugactmam-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’2c3570f7-fa44-11e8-81ce-b3d5a0f6e6de’] and Small Paint Brush (Optional)
- [amazon_textlink asin=’B019QBPDSM’ text=’Sharpie Markers’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’jugactmam-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’5a5f42fb-fa45-11e8-b91d-b7f34ad7f90b’]
- Embellishments such as [amazon_textlink asin=’B06XGBDVGW’ text=’sticky jewels’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’jugactmam-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’6ad065d3-fa45-11e8-9421-fbbfc15db853′] or [amazon_textlink asin=’B07JJKWTXH’ text=’scrapbook rhinestone tape’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’jugactmam-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’77f3bdd8-fa45-11e8-9a08-cbe3f2d11711′]
- Other Items:
- newspaper, scissors, paper towels, small paper cups
Instructions
- Cover your work surface with newspaper then gather all your supplies to make the DIY ornaments.
- Choose 2-4 paint colors to work with.
- Remove the ornament cap and set aside.
- Hold the ornament at an angle and slowly squeeze the paint, allowing it to run down the side.
- Repeat with the second color and gently turn the ornament to swirl the paint.
- Add additional paint as needed.
- Once you are happy with your ornament, set it upside down in a small paper cup, allowing the excess paint to drip out.
- Let the ornaments drip and dry for at least one hour (overnight is best).
- Secure the ornament cap and add ribbon to hang the ornament.
Embellish your DIY Ornaments (Optional)
Here are some ways to personalize your gorgeous DIY ornaments even further:
- To add a little shimmer, lightly paint the ornament with [amazon_textlink asin=’B00DV91GBY’ text=’Mod Podge Extreme Glitter’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’jugactmam-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’2c3570f7-fa44-11e8-81ce-b3d5a0f6e6de’] and hang to dry at least 1 hour.
- Use a Sharpie to write your name and the year, or use your [amazon_textlink asin=’B01GSOMVRG’ text=’Cricut Cutting Machine’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’jugactmam-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’2dadffcc-fa47-11e8-b054-6389b166922f’] to design and cut [amazon_textlink asin=’B01MDOE1PM’ text=’adhesive vinyl’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’jugactmam-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’47c00a68-fa47-11e8-88d7-3320a6aecb5f’] cutouts for your ornaments.
- To add more colors and sparkle, use embellishments such as [amazon_textlink asin=’B06XGBDVGW’ text=’sticky jewels’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’jugactmam-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’6ad065d3-fa45-11e8-9421-fbbfc15db853′] or [amazon_textlink asin=’B07JJKWTXH’ text=’scrapbook rhinestone tape’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’jugactmam-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’77f3bdd8-fa45-11e8-9a08-cbe3f2d11711′].
- You can even use [amazon_textlink asin=’B007W6LQIA’ text=’stickers’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’jugactmam-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’83094713-fa49-11e8-977e-677885252f23′]! After you place your stickers on, brush them with a thin coat of [amazon_textlink asin=’B00178QQJ8′ text=’Clear Mod Podge’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’jugactmam-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’a3560493-fa49-11e8-a0fe-bb1b99f3e52f’] to help them stay on.
Pro Tip: smaller embellishments work best.
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I would love to make a plaque using the wood burning kit
I’ve been dying to try some of the pour paint canvases so I would make one of those!
I would make the marble ornaments and I have a Christmas wood cut out of a truck with a tree on back. I would paint that.
I would make some ornaments! Thank you for the chance. 🙂
The Marbled Ornaments are so pretty, I would make some of them.
I would make a plaque with the wood burning set. (something I could hang in the kitchen)
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I love to paint, especially with my daughter. I would definitely make some art!
I would love to make my own ornaments.
I would make these marbled ornaments and the snowmen mason jar gifts.
I’d like to do a wall hanging of the nativity.
I love these DIY ornaments. We did them as a classroom party activity for my kids – always fun & easy to do!
First I would try out the wood-burning kit and then try something with the marbling paints!
I would love to try wood burning. Thanks for the chance to win!
the marbelized glass ornaments!
My daughter is an artist. I am sure she would make unique ornaments and gifts with this.
I have loads of ornaments left from this year. I would totally try the ornaments!
I would make frog ornaments first.
My daughter and I would would make some lovely ornaments,she would love this and is so artistic.
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My daughter is an artist so I would let her have fun with them.
I love those ornaments so that is what I would try to do~
Would love to win, really cool stuff.
I would make a wooden wall hanging with the wood burning kit.
I have always wanted a wood burning kit so I would make something with that. Maybe Christmas ornaments to give a s gifts.
I think I’ll do this with my grandchildren. The ornaments look so pretty & any excuse to use paint is good.
It’s really so fun to do with kids!
I would make something for my new granddaughter. Probably something that would feature her name like a wall hanging or ornament.
That woodburning kit looks so cool–I’d love to learn to use that, possibly to make decorative items like coasters or plaques.
I would make Scrap Wood Photo Blocks! Thank you for the chance to win!
I would make some snowmen
Id make some ornaments for our tree with our kids!
i would make a blue and white christma decoration
I think I would try to make the marbled ornaments as a first project.
My first project would be a sign with the name of our home using the wood burning set.
I’ve always wanted to paint pinecone ornaments!
I think I would like to make ornaments for a tree on the porch
I love how those ornaments turned out! We might attempt those or some painted canvases for gifts
I would wood burn ornaments.
I would make ornaments with handprints and footprints of my granddaughters.
I would work on some ornaments for Christmas.
I am intrigued by the marbling paint, so I would love to make something with that!
Signs for the grandkids bedroom dors
I would like to make some ornaments so that they could become part of our annual Christmas tree and be passed down to each generation.
Love Plaid products! Jewelry, jewelry, jewelry! For me & to give away. So many fun things to do with Plaid.
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oops- sorry about the caps lock! 😀
I would like to try the ornaments. They look pretty and easy to make
Crafting is so much fun!!
I would make personalized ornaments for each family member.
I used to have a wood burning kit when I was a kid and I loved it, I would make something with that first I think. I loved the smell of the wood. I’ve been wanting to try an acrylic pour as well
My daughter and I would paint kindness rocks!
I would use the wood burning kit to make some decorations for my kids’ room!
We would decorate mason jars.
I would make a sign for our home.
I ‘ll do ANY kind of crafting. I will make jewelry, paint ornaments, makebook angels, and I’d really love to do a Christmas Shadow box for each of my grandkids.
Christmas decor!
I would decorate this box I have. It has been in the need for some decoration for some time.
I would make ornaments. I love personalized ornaments. So many memories.
Well I love Mod Podge- so I’d decoupodge cards onto a tray or plate or something. And make some marbled/ tie – dyed ornaments w/ the paints. I have some empty plastic balls from Dollar Treel, & some left over paints. You can use the glass balls too- from Jo Annes or Michael’s Crafts but they break easier.
I would paint some gifts for my mom and sisters for mother’s day next year,
I would make some Christmas ornaments with my grandkids.
I would make the ornaments for my kids.
How fun is this ornament craft! I pinned this from your pinterest to mine – would love to do this with the kiddos. I think they would really enjoy it.
Paint an angel on canvas
Me & my son would make a nice little burnt wood name plate for his bedroom door.
I’d make some ornaments.
Your marbled ornaments came out great, I’d try those first
I’d make some jazzed-up picture frames for my Dad’ room at the convalescent hospital.
I would use the paints to make some Mrs. Santa wine glasses! Thanks for the chance!
your ornament
Oh gosh, I’m not sure what I’d make. Those ornaments look lovely to make. Thanks and God bless.
LOVE THIS!!
My 5 Yr.old Granddaughter & I are always doing crafts & looking for more ideas.
Together we would make many cool things.
I would love to re-do a night stand just for her, using the wood burning tools, Mod Podge, and an assortment of paint colors!
My 13 year old and I would definitly make the marbled ornaments, They are so cool and my 13 year old loves them. She is the miss crafter and always teaches me how to do things.
I’d really like to make something with that wood burning kit, I’ve always wanted one.
Looks easy and fun to do, festive!