Hand-Painted Ornaments


I saw some people posting pictures of hand-painted ornaments on Instagram and I was so eager to try it.  Especially, because I had clear ornaments on hand that I had purchased quite a few years ago to alter in some way.  


It was time to use those ornaments!  


I gave them all one to two coats of white paint first.


I just used craft paint that I had on hand.  


I chose colors that matched some favorite vintage fabrics I had so I could make a "paper" chain from the fabrics for the tree.  I kept to four colors so all the ornaments would coordinate. After they were dry I gave them a coat of satin finishing spray.


I have to say that enjoyed painting these as much as I enjoyed making my junk ornaments for my "Junk Tree".


I watched this YouTube video before making the fabric chain.  What I took away from her instructions was that you could use two layers of the heat and bond.  I probably would have used just one layer on my own.  I'm assuming that the two layers will give it strength and durability. 


I made my strips 1/2" x 6" and used a drop of glue from a low temperature glue gun to hold the loops closed.  I didn't want a thick and chunky chain, but a more delicate one for my branch tree I was going to use.


I thought these ornaments would look best on a white tree.  Since a new white tree wasn't in the Christmas budget, I cut two branches (from sumac bushes) and spray painted them a light coat of white.  I brushed on a little more white paint after I stuck them in foam in my galvanized pail.

It really worked well.  I'm planning on using these same branches for another Valentine's tree for Valentine's Day now after Christmas.  


A picture from above.

I had two more... I tend to be clumsy....I stepped back into the sewing room to shut off a light and turned too quickly with all the ornaments mounted in a box drying and they spilled out.  After I pouted, I realized that I needed to be grateful because six had fallen out, but only two broke.

As we were pulling out decorations this year, I discovered that I have more clear ornaments!  I should probably paint some more in the same color palette so I have back ups, ha!




4 comments

  1. You are always so crafty. What precious treasures to create.

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  2. You had fun AND made something beautiful... what could be better?

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  3. these are great! I love the color combinations - really stand out on the white branches - perfect junk tree!

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  4. You never cease to amaze me!! That's awesome - the balls and the fabric chain are a wonderful match, and the painted branches perfectly set them off. Beautiful job once again, Jill Ruth! xoxoxoxox

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