DIY Christmas Ornaments
10:35 AM
I purchased this 25 count clear ornament set from Michaels. I
intended to keep half clear and paint the other half with ivory acrylic paint that I also
purchased from Michaels. I love a nice natural cream color.
The top of the bulb was very easy to remove, simply by pinching the sides to squeeze the inner wire. I dropped a small amount of ivory paint inside, placed a thin piece of paper towel over the opening, and then shook each bulb until I gained full coverage all around. I let each bulb dry overnight. Some of them required a second coat of paint because it cracked in some areas around the rims.
After each bulb was dry, I took some 3M ScotchBlue Painter's tape purchased here and lined some bulbs in a slanted position. Using Rust-Oleum Black Satin Spray Paint I painted the bottom section of the bulb for a cream and black chic modern look. I'm not a fan of shiny bulbs, so a satin (matte) spray paint was a must.
I thought to test out some Faux Marble ornaments as well. Same concept, I dropped two to four drops of cream and black acrylic paint (purchased from Michaels) inside each bulb in different corners, turning the bulb as I squeezed each drop.
Then I covered the whole with a thin piece of paper towel and shook the bulb lightly until the paint colors mixed and swirled together. A few hard shakes will do the trick. I wasn’t too sure If I loved these ornaments, so I only made four. After they were dry, there was no question how I knew they'd add spunk to the tree.
I must say I am excited about these looks for our tree. Here are the three designs I made. I am hoping that once I assemble the tree in the next couple of weeks that my vision comes together.
The top of the bulb was very easy to remove, simply by pinching the sides to squeeze the inner wire. I dropped a small amount of ivory paint inside, placed a thin piece of paper towel over the opening, and then shook each bulb until I gained full coverage all around. I let each bulb dry overnight. Some of them required a second coat of paint because it cracked in some areas around the rims.
After each bulb was dry, I took some 3M ScotchBlue Painter's tape purchased here and lined some bulbs in a slanted position. Using Rust-Oleum Black Satin Spray Paint I painted the bottom section of the bulb for a cream and black chic modern look. I'm not a fan of shiny bulbs, so a satin (matte) spray paint was a must.
I thought to test out some Faux Marble ornaments as well. Same concept, I dropped two to four drops of cream and black acrylic paint (purchased from Michaels) inside each bulb in different corners, turning the bulb as I squeezed each drop.
Then I covered the whole with a thin piece of paper towel and shook the bulb lightly until the paint colors mixed and swirled together. A few hard shakes will do the trick. I wasn’t too sure If I loved these ornaments, so I only made four. After they were dry, there was no question how I knew they'd add spunk to the tree.
I must say I am excited about these looks for our tree. Here are the three designs I made. I am hoping that once I assemble the tree in the next couple of weeks that my vision comes together.
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