Create personalized holiday decor with DIY color-your-own ornaments. Fun, festive, and perfect for gifts or decorating your Christmas tree.
I made these for my therapy practice and also to color with my kids. They’re a fun way to use acrylic markers and decorate your tree.
This is a great craft to do with kids and so easy.
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DIY Color Your Own Ornaments
Project Supplies
- xTool M1 Laser Cutter http://shrsl.com/3v9vq
- Honeycomb Riser http://shrsl.com/3yxwg
- Air Assist http://shrsl.com/3yxv6
- Balsawood 3mm http://shrsl.com/40aun
- Twine/String
- Wood Glue https://homedepot.sjv.io/5b4JQo
- Optional Items:
- Set of 15 Art Paint Brushes with Paint Brush Case. https://amzn.to/3Iy6rGe
- Acrylic Markers: https://amzn.to/4hYeU6j
- FolkArt Jewel Tone Acrylic Craft Paint Kit, 15 Piece Set Including 12 Metallic Colors and 3 Premium Paintbrushes https://amzn.to/4qCf0Vq
- Vintage Christmas Sheet Music: 36 Decorative Sheets Scrapbook Paper For Collage, Scrapbooking, Junk Journaling, Paper Crafts and Decoupage https://amzn.to/4nvqmHU
- Rustoleum 2x https://homedepot.sjv.io/Ean04Q
- Mod Podge: Gloss https://amzn.to/43fij9C
- Mod Podge: Matte https://amzn.to/3uZFoRf
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1: Find an ornament shape and a coloring design. I use Canva for designing ornaments. Export as an SVG with transparent background. Upload into your software.
Step 2: Set up the outline/ornament shape to be cut. I use 3mm laser cutting wood. The rest of your design can be set to engrave or score… I like to look at both for each design to see which looks better.
Let your machine do its job. Keep an eye out in case of fire.
Step 3: Remove your design once the machine is finished cutting. You can now color your design in. I LOVE using acrylic markers, but good quality coloring pencils too are great.
Note the double line on this design- this was scored, not engraved. Sometimes engraving colors in those double lines, but sometimes it colors in your whole design (not great for this).
Step 4 (optional): You can apply a layer of sealer on top after the paint dries thoroughly. Mod podge can also work: use matte for less of a shiny look. Honestly, you don’t necessarily need sealer though.
Step 5: Add your string or twine to hang the ornament with.
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