Here at DecoArt, we are excited about decking our halls for the Christmas season! On each of the first 12 days in December, we are going to share a fun and easy ornament craft for you to do. Use our free and simple step-by-step instructions and patterns to create a Christmas tree full of trendy, coordinating ornaments.
Day 12: Snowflake Ornament — It wouldn't be Christmas crafting without snow. Use Snow-Tex to easily achieve realistic snow texture on plain, wooden snowflake shapes for dimensional fun.
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Day 11: Metallic Snowflake — Dazzling Metallics work perfectly on bisque ornaments. The reflection from the metallic paint glints off the textured surface, making the design change as it twists in the light.
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Day 10: Glittery Light Bulbs — Wooden light bulb cut-outs sparkle with the addition of Craft Twinkles. Use a few of these classic bulb shapes as an accent or string a lot of them together to make a glittery garland.
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Day 9: Dimensional Snowflake Ornament — Dimensional Effects and a foam stamp work together to create this glittery ornament. Learn tips for working with Dimensional Effects to create even more designs.
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Day 8: Scandinavian Star — A papier mâché star gets a lot of character from scrapbook papers adhered with DecouPage. Finished off with a button, it adds a perfect touch of Scandinavian décor to any tree.
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Day 7: Frosted Tree Ornament — This clear tree design is achieved by using contact paper as a reverse stencil. Frost Gloss Enamels sponged on top makes this a quick but elegant ornament to create.
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Day 6: Terracotta Snowman and Reindeer — The kids will enjoy this fun craft that is easy to paint. Mini terracotta pots and Patio Paint create fun snowmen and reindeer, and easy accents give them personality.
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Day 5: Felt Reindeer — Ink Effects and felt go perfectly together. This reindeer design can be used with other items too, like pillows or napkins. If you can paint in a coloring book, you can have success with Ink Effects!
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Day 4: Snow Time Penguin — Using Gloss Enamels and a stencil, you can quickly create this charming penguin friend on a clear glass ornament. He looks especially cute when standing on a pile of "snow".
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Day 3: Family Photo Ornament — Make the perfect gift for relatives with a unique photo ornament you can create with your kids. A simple design and easy-to-follow instructions allow you to easily make a lot for gifts.
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Day 2: Bottle Cap Snowman — Nothing says winter more than a fun snowman. Use three bottle caps for adult snowpeople and two for kids. Make one for each family member using simple techniques and Gloss Enamels.
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Day 1: Knitted Mittens — Cookie cutters and MagiKote are the secrets to creating these adorable winter mittens from Styrofoam. Make several sets in different colors to hang from your tree or mantel.
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Make sure you visit our special ornament party page for tips, recipes, and party printables that will help make hosting your own ornament party a breeze. What a perfect way to start the holiday season, sharing a warm cup of cocoa with your friends and family while letting your creativity go wild.
