Christmas is just over a month away so let the Christmas DIYs start!
Our first Christmas DIY is super simple but such a thoughtful and affordable gift idea — a personalised Christmas ornament that’s filled with photos (or lovely messages if you prefer).
Here’s how to make it!
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Items you will need:
- Duramax Magnetic Chalkboard spray paint
- Large clear bauble (we got these shatter-proof ones from Lincraft)
- Masking tape
- Printed photos
- Glue
- Scissors
- Chalkboard texta
Steps:
1. Apply masking tape around the bauble and remove the cap of the ornament.
2. Spray paint the taped off section with two coats of the Dulux Duramax Magnetic Chalkboard spray paint. Allow the paint to fully dry in between coats to achieve an even paint finish.
3. Once dry, carefully remove the tape.
4. Fill the inside of the bauble with photos. I printed black and white photos on regular paper and made two copies so I could glue the photos back to back making them double sided.
5. Write a message or name on the blackboard section using a chalkboard texta and place the cap back on.
And you’re done! It’s that easy to make these minimalist and personalised Christmas tree ornaments. You can adapt this tutorial to suit your Christmas theme. For example, you could paint the bauble any colour or fill the bauble with other items, such as dried flowers.
Will you make your own personalised Christmas ornaments? We’d love to know if you try this idea!
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These are really cute! My Christmas tree is going up this weekend and I’ve been looking for a basket to put the base in, but can’t really find anything big enough. I have a standard 6ft fake Xmas tree. I wondered if you could do a post on it, or whether you have any tips on where to shop for large baskets? Thanks! 🙂
Thanks Amanda! Search ‘tree collar’ on Google and you’ll come up with a range of options at stores like Target and Pillow Talk 🙂