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Creating your own DIY vintage ornaments is a fantastic way to add a personalized, nostalgic touch to your Christmas decor. This post will walk you through transforming old holiday ornaments into beautiful, vintage-style treasures.
PinWhy Make DIY Vintage Ornaments
Making your own vintage ornaments is a screen-free and budget-friendly family activity. It's also a great way to upcycle old decorations.
And by the way, if you love old-fashioned holiday crafts, explore other rustic and pioneer Christmas crafts, perfect for kids and families. Rustic and Pioneer Christmas Crafts for Kids.
⬇️Want the printable step-by-step instructions? You'll find them down below!⬇️
Materials You'll Need
PinTo get started on your vintage ornaments, gather the following items
- Craft paint
- Baking soda, cornstarch, or flour
- Velvet ribbon
- Paintbrushes
- Round plastic ornaments
- Skewers or short dowel rods
- Matte spray sealer
How to Make Vintage Ornaments: Step-by-Step Instructions
PinIt's easy to make these DIY distressed-look vintage ornaments. Here's how.
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Pin- Prepare the Ornaments. Remove caps from the ornaments and clean them with rubbing alcohol. Let them dry.
- Mix Paint: Combine craft paint with baking soda or powder to create a textured paint.
- Painting: Secure the ornament on a skewer or rod. Apply a thick coat of paint, then sprinkle more powder for texture.
- Adding Effects: For a worn and distressed look, wipe off some paint with scrunched-up cloth while the paint is still wet. You could also experiment with layering different colors or adding metallic paint.
- Dry the Ornaments: Place the painted ornaments in sand or rice to dry upright.
- Caps Decoration: Paint the caps with metallic paint, aiming for an uneven, tarnished look.
- Finishing Touches: Brush off excess powder, spray with matte sealer, and once dry, replace the caps and add velvet ribbon loops.
It takes at least thirty minutes to an hour for your vintage ornaments to dry. So why not spend some quality time outdoors with family?
Outdoor Christmas Activities for Families provides fun and engaging ideas to enjoy the winter season. Or whip up a batch of cranberry white chocolate chip cookies together.
Tips for Painting Christmas Ornaments
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When it comes to rustic Christmas decor, don't worry about following any rules. Use the materials on hand, and experiment with colors as you like. Mix and match different paint colors to achieve the vintage or rustic look that suits your style.
Try changing the baking soda or powder amount to vary the texture and layering different paint colors to add depth and an authentic vintage feel.
Remember to always finish with a matte sealer to protect the paint and maintain the vintage aesthetic.
In keeping with the theme of a pioneer Christmas, consider 5 Simple Family Pioneer Christmas Activities for more fun ways to create simple holiday season memories.
Frequently Asked Questions
PinDo you have questions about upcycling your old Christmas decorations into unique vintage ornaments? We have answers.
Can I Use Different Types of Ornaments?
PinYes, go ahead and use any round ornaments. Plastic ones are ideal for painting but feel free to experiment with different materials.
How Long Will the Ornaments Last?
If properly sealed and stored, these ornaments can last many years, becoming part of your family's Christmas traditions.
Are These Ornaments Kid-Friendly?
Yes, depending on your chosen paints, the painting process is simple and safe for kids, making it a fun, hands-on indoor holiday family activity. And for more kid-friendly holiday activities, check out 10 Old-Fashioned Christmas Books for Kids to add a literary touch to your vintage Christmas.
Make DIY Vintage Ornaments a New Holiday Tradition
Creating your own vintage ornaments is a delightful way to infuse your holiday decor with personality and charm. To make your Christmas environmentally friendly, explore 9 Ways to Have a Green Christmas.
It's a fun, creative, and economical way to decorate your home for the holidays and to create lasting memories with your loved ones. Enjoy the process of crafting these timeless decorations and the warm, vintage feel they bring to your Christmas celebrations.
DIY Vintage Style Christmas Ornaments
Yield: 8
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Active Time: 30 minutes
Additional Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Estimated Cost: $20
Discover how to make DIY vintage ornaments with our easy step-by-step guide. Perfect for a budget-friendly, personalized Christmas decor!
Materials
- Craft paint
- Baking soda/powder, cornstarch, or flour
- Velvet ribbon
- Round plastic ornaments
- Matte spray sealer
Tools
- Paint brushes
- Skewers or wooden rods
Instructions
- Remove all the ornament caps and set aside.
- Give the ornaments a quick wipe down with a bit of rubbing alcohol to remove dirt and allow them to dry.
- Mix up some of your craft paint and a little baking soda or whatever powder you want; they all give close to the same texture.
- Place the ornament's opening over a skewer or short dowel rod to hold it so you can paint it all around without touching it.
- Paint a nice thick coat of paint on the ornament.
- While the paint is still wet, sprinkle more powder on it and gently tap the dowel rod to remove excess powder. Experiment with how much powder you add to get different looks.
- Continue painting all your ornaments in the same way in whatever colors you like.
Notes
This works with old, faded round ornaments as well as the inexpensive ball ornaments you can get from the dollar store.
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