Today I am very proud to introduce these easy christmas ornaments to make, that are an ideal craft this festive season. You can use these little Clay decorations as Christmas ornaments, gift toppers or gift tags! The project, How To Make Simple Christmas Ornaments, was designed by Ayda Algin of the fabulous blog, CafeNoHut and written by moi, Claire.
I feel so lucky to have Ayda as a blog friend, and I have one of these gorgeous decorations for my tree! Ayda is such a beautiful soul who has interests and a career very close to my heart. If you haven’t seen Ayda’s projects here at Heart Handmade UK, click here. She has been contributing for years, and you will flipping love her!
How To Make Simple Decoupage Christmas Ornaments
Don’t forget to download Merry Makings! The Free Christmas Craft magazine.
You will need:
•Tissue Paper or Napkins (these
used are Cath Kidston napkins from
Christmas 2012)
•Air Dry Clay
•Rolling Pin (that you use for crafts only – for hygiene purposes)
•Cookie Cutter or circular lid (you
can be creative with your cutting
tool!)
•Paint Brush to use with glue
•Decoupage Glue
•Scissors
•An awl or something sharp to pierce
a hole
•Ribbon, Ric Rac Trim, or Twine
How To Make The Super Simple Christmas Ornaments:
A beautiful, simple DIY project for you to make and adorn your tree or gifts!
Take a lump off your block of clay, knead it (but not too much) and roll it flat.
Use a lid or your cookie cutter to create your circle and remove your clay carefully. (It will be a little ‘straggley.’ when you pull it apart but you can file it down once dry.)
Clay can stick to most surfaces when it’s been worked too hard so be careful!
Use your awl or sharp object to create the hole so you can string your twine or ribbon.
Carefully cut shapes out of your napkins or tissue paper and use the top layer of your napkin only.
Napkins are usually, three ply which means they have 3 layers, so use the top layer only.
Use a small amount of decoupage glue to adhere to the clay and allow to dry.
If you are using a glue such as Mod Podge or deco patch you can also use it as a varnish once your original layer is dry. Once you’ve left it to dry long enough you are ready to string through your twine and make your gifts beautiful!
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Leanna Forsythe
These are really simple and feminine. When I was little my mother had two little birds and I would get hoisted high to put them up by the star. I remember that to this day. In honour of that memory I place birds on my tree every year. These ones are really sweet.
Claire Heart Hand Made UK
awh Leanna! That is so sweet. I have some really vivid memories of Christmas and putting up the tree. It’s my favourite time of year and I love decorating with my family. Unfortunately I’m the only one who loves it now so I’ve to do it alone 🙁 this year though, I’m going to enjoy myself! Start some new traditions 😉
Sue Peck
A really lovely idea. These napkins are so useful and very beautiful and I hadn’t thought of using them with this clay. Thank you for sharing.
Claire Heart Hand Made UK
Thank you so much Sue! I love using napkins in decoupage because you can get them so cheaply!
Theresa
Hi Claire! I love how these turned out/ Thank you so much for sharing at What to do Weekends party with us. I am featuring you tonight on the blog. Congratulations!
Theresa @ Shoestring Elegance