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Easy DIY Ornaments

Create easy DIY ornaments with your kids this year. These turn out so well!
Keyword Easy DIY Ornaments
Prep Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour
Author Ang Paris

Equipment

  • Newspaper
  • scissors
  • Paper towels
  • Small paper cups

Ingredients

  • Clear Glass (or Acrylic) Ornaments For kids, I recommend using Acrylic Ornaments because they don't break as easily.
  • Apple Barrel Acrylic FolkArt Marble Paints
  • Bakers Twine, ribbon, tinsel wire or tulle
  • Mod Podge Extreme Glitter and Small Paint Brush optional
  • Sharpie Markers optional
  • Embellishments such as sticky jewels or scrapbook rhinestone tape optional

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.
    Apple Barrel Acrylic FolkArt Marble Paints
  • 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.
    Clear Glass (or Acrylic) Ornaments
  • 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.
    Bakers Twine, ribbon, tinsel wire or tulle, Mod Podge Extreme Glitter and Small Paint Brush, Sharpie Markers, Embellishments such as sticky jewels or scrapbook rhinestone tape

Notes

Here are some ways to personalize your gorgeous DIY ornaments even further:
To add a little shimmer, lightly paint the ornament with Mod Podge Extreme Glitter and hang to dry at least 1 hour.
Use a Sharpie to write your name and the year, or use your Cricut Cutting Machine to design and cut adhesive vinyl cutouts for your ornaments.
To add more colors and sparkle, use embellishments. You can even use 'stickers!! After you place your stickers on, brush them with a thin coat of Clear Mod Podge to help them stay on.
PRO TIP: SMALLER EMBELLISHMENTS WORK BEST.