Faux Vintage Christmas Ornaments
I love vintage ornaments but let's be real, they are hard to find and pricey when you do so why not make your own?!!
I can't stop staring at them!!
I happened to have a box of old spindles lying around. But you could use old chairs legs or chair spindles. Don't be afraid to grab those chairs by the road!!
I picked those ornaments up at Wal-Mart last year on clearance for $5.00 but you could find cheap ornamnts even now. Try the dollar tree or any of the dollar stores.
Paint your spindles. I used a matte chalk paint in white. Then I cut them to size.
Next, paint your ornaments. I rigged up this little drying station so that I could paint all of the sides at once and let each dry completely.
I used hot glue to put the two pieces together. Don't worry about any glue that seeps out, because the twine will rescue is there.
I wrapped twine around the gap and distressed the wood a bit. Then I added some gold accents with metallic paint.
I stuck a small piece of 20 gauge wire in the hole on top. Hot glued it in and looped it around.
I am loving these!!
I'd love a whole tree of these!!
Hope you enjoyed this diy!!
Comments
Join the conversation
-
i personally just went out and bought a bunch of old furniture spindles to do this project. Super excited to see how they transform. Thank you for sharing this creative project with us all! 😊
- See 1 previous
-
I will do !! Can’t wait to see them myself lol. You’re ornaments came out beautifully.
-
Thank you for the inspiration! These were super easy and fun. Bought thrift store ornaments and transformed them. The one on the left was a glittered bulb. Used chalk paint then coat of green acrylic, dry brushed with metallic gold.
Frequently asked questions
Have a question about this project?
Too heavy for Christmas tree?
Please print the name of the colors used. Thank you. Love the project.