DIY Christmas Ornaments, holiday crafts made from upcycled jar lids, scrap ribbon and mini metallic Christmas trim with photos of friends and family. You can also find cool free vintage prints online to download or recycle old Christmas cards! I especially like the gingham lids from jam.
Materials:
jar lids
hot glue
Mod Podge
glitter or fairy dust
various trims, ribbon and cords
bells or something fun to dangle
tiny ornaments
photos or prints
Tools:
glue gun
drill
scissors
1) Figure out the diameter you want for the photos using a photo editing program ( I used Mac Pages) I made extra in slightly different sizes just in case they didn't work. Leave enough space for any trim (about 1/4" ) print and cut out the photo so they are circular and will fit in the lids.
2) Drill holes in lids; one on the top and one on the bottom; thread the cord you are going to use to hang them ( I like the stretchy gold ) add the bell then tie an knot on the inside of the lid and hot glue it. Do the same with the hanger, I tie a knot on the outside too.
3) Using Mod Podge, paint the lid on one side and a trick is to let the Mod Podge slightly dry by blowing on it for a minute or two then place your photo on it....this should keep the paper from crinkling and keep it nice and smooth. Repeat on the other side and do all your other ornaments. I let mine dry about 1/2 hour before putting a coat of Mod Podge over and dusting with glitter or fairy dust.
4) When dry, you can add the trim, hot gluing it in place and adding other ornaments like a bow.
Here is one I did for Abby, from the The Vintage Inspired Passionista Blog made from the last pickle jar lid in my house:
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| Upcycled ornaments with free vintage printables on the backs |
These look even better on a tree! Next year maybe I can save enough lids for my own tree!
Do you like upcycling Christmas ornaments, what do you make for Christmas? Comments welcomed!
