How to DIY Vintage Christmas Ornaments | A Timeless Holiday Craft
Are you tired of those generic, shiny Christmas ornaments that just don't match your style? I've got the perfect solution for you.
I’m going to show you how to transform your ordinary Yuletide baubles into stunning DIY vintage Christmas ornaments.
Get ready to add a touch of nostalgia and charm to your holiday decor with this gorgeous project.
This post was transcribed by a member of the Hometalk editorial team from the original HometalkTV episode.
Tools and Materials:
- Christmas ornaments
- Skewers
- Paint
- Baking soda
- Clear glue
- Cocoa powder
- Metallic bronze paint
- Paintbrushes
- Newspaper or a drop cloth
- Small bowls and trays
- Optional: Gloves for handling messy materials
1. Prep Your Ornaments for Makeover
Begin by removing the tops of your Christmas baubles.
Insert a skewer into each one, providing a convenient way to stand them up and allow them to dry without touching any surfaces.
2. Paint Your Ornaments
In this Christmas ornaments makeover, we're going to enhance them with different textures.
Paint all your ornaments in your chosen colors.
3. Create a Rusted Texture on Half Your Ornaments
Now, select a few of the painted ornaments and give them a fresh coat of paint using the same color, but this time, incorporate baking soda into the paint mixture while applying it.
This will create the textured effect you're aiming for.
Apply this paint mixture to the ornaments, covering them evenly. Allow them to dry.
Once dry we can create a corroded look using cocoa powder.
To add this rusted effect apply a coat of clear glue to these ornaments and then, dust them with cocoa powder.
Allow them to dry and brush off the excess cocoa powder.
To heighten the aged effect add a little bit of bronze paint in a few areas on the bauble.
Once the paint dries, you'll have rusty vintage homemade Christmas ornaments.
4. Add a Vintage Powdery Coating to Leftover Ornaments
The leftover ornaments will get a beautiful vintage, powdery appearance.
Apply a coat of clear glue to an ornament and then roll it in baking soda.
Once the glue dries, brush off the excess powder with a soft-bristled paintbrush.
You are now left with gorgeous faux-aged ornaments.
5. Update the Bauble Caps
While your ornaments are drying, take a moment to revamp the little caps that go on the top of each ornament. If they look too bright and shiny, apply some bronze metallic paint to give them an older, worn appearance.
Let everything dry thoroughly.
Then thread matching cord through the cap holes to hang the baubles.
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With the transformation of your ordinary ornaments into charming DIY vintage treasures, your holiday decor is now infused with a touch of yesteryear's elegance.
These beauties radiate nostalgia and coziness, perfect for creating that vintage holiday vibe.
If you've tried making these vintage DIY Christmas ornaments or have other creative ideas for aging baubles, please share your thoughts in the comments below.
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They look great! I'd heard of using cinnamon for texture/aging, but not cocoa powder. FYI, in the article I read, cinnamon was encouraged as a deterrent to bugs/rodents. These are very attractive "antique" ornaments!
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