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Decoupage Christmas Ornaments

Winter is upon us and it’s another year celebrating Christmas in Tennessee without our new home completed. I am truly grateful that we have gotten so much done, however, I cannot wait for the day when we can move our things in and finally start living in our new home… even if it’s not completely finished by the time we move in.

I long for a Christmas season where I can truly enjoy decorating like I used to again. It really does fill my heart with joy.

In the mean time, I still like to delve into my crafting and create pieces that I can use in my Christmas decor for years to come. I always find that making my own ornaments makes the Christmas tree that more special.

It’s been a while now that I have been thinking about creating some toile inspired ornaments since I have grown fond of that look ever since I made my toile chargers.

I was finally able to create my own when I found the perfect pattern to use this past summer and I had just the ornaments to try them on. I got the following ceramic ornaments from Hobby Lobby last year on clearance, but they come back every year and are available in the Christmas craft section.

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Items you will need for this:

Ceramic Ornaments ( these online are similar)
Napkins with your choice of pattern (here are ones similar to mine)
Mod Podge (you can use matte, satin or glossy depending on the final look you want)
Small Craft Sponge
Ribbon (I prefer these velvet ones)

The napkins I used were a pretty white and blue. I found them at Homegoods for a very inexpensive price. It was in their cards and party section. However, I was able to find these online and they are very similar.

I pulled the two layers of napkin apart and only used the layer that had the pattern. Since the ornaments are not flat, the napkin would not sit flat all over the surface so I cut each individual floral bunch out.

I tried to cut as close to the pattern as possible. I also cut many pieces in different sizes to cover the entire ornament.

Using a craft sponge I applied Mod Podge to the surface of the ornament and began to press the individual floral pieces of napkin onto the surface. I did this gently so that they wouldn’t rip.

You can watch the tutorial below as well along with even more wonderful DIYs:

After I set the piece on the surface I used some cling wrap bunched up to press the pattern onto the surface. This helps to get rid of the creases and it allows the adhesion of the napkin onto the surface without coming off onto your hand or onto your craft sponge.

I took my time and applied one bunch of flowers at a time setting them close to one another on the surface. I applied Mod Podge to sections as I went so that it wouldn’t dry before I got to apply a piece of the napkin to the new section.

Once the napkin was tacky as it started to dry (and wouldn’t budge) I would apply more Mod Podge to the top of it that way it was completely secure.

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Make sure the ornaments are completely dry before you put the top of the ornament back on.

They came with a simple red ribbon, but I prefer velvet ribbon for my ornaments. I had some from Hobby Lobby, but here is the white version of the ribbon I used for my classic vintage inspired ornaments I created this year.

I really like the amount you get for the price and the quality of the ribbon.

Finally, in order to prevent fraying I burn the ends of the ribbon with a lighter. And that’s it! You have some gorgeous toile inspired ceramic ornaments that look so good!

I am so happy how they turned out, and honestly the possibilities are endless with this technique. And the best part is that there are so many pretty napkin patterns out there you can create completely custom sets in your favorite theme for your Christmas tree.

I am a classic blue and white kinda girl so naturally I would try this color combination out, however, I cannot wait to try more patterns.

There are also lots of different shapes when it comes to these unfinished ceramic ornaments, so you can create several different styles that way as well.

And as you saw these are so easy to make. It only takes a little bit of patience.

I hope you try these out and if you do, let me know how it goes. I will see you back here soon with more updates on the farmhouse and perhaps a DIY or two before the end of the year.

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Until then… adios!