This past weekend my daughter and I went to the Metrolina Expo– which is like a small compressed version of the 127 sale and I LOVED it!! So many good finds to uncover!! (honestly, I could do an entire post on that. We took so many pictures and had a blast!!)
Throughout the sea of vendors I kept finding the old vintage ornaments like these.
This photo collage courtesy of Home Tools.  (amazing right!)
To say, I love this style ornament is an understatement! They remind me of my childhood and the colors remind me of candy!! So, I am using these shapes and colors as my inspiration.
Now, on to the challenge!!
This project is for all ages and is PERFECT for the kiddos!
Skill Level- 1 Button
Materials:
- cardboard (think cereal box)
- paint
- Mod Podge
- ultra fine glitter
- ribbon
- Draw your shape onto cardboard. Â Cut out.
- Punch a hole in the top center for ribbon to be added later.
- Paint shape. (*Since the cardboard is reclaimed, I like to paint it in a similar color to the glitter.)
- Cover one side at a time with Mod Podge and sprinkle glitter. Â **Tip: Sprinkle glitter over a paper plate for easy clean up.**
- Once dry, shake off glitter and repeat on other side.
- Loop ribbon through hole and tie in knot.
These are super simple I Â know. But the ultra fine glitter makes them look wonderful!! They are the perfect project to do with your kids. Â Even if they are very young, you can cut out the shapes and let them do the rest!
Click here for more of the No Ugly Ornaments Challenge. A new ornament will be posted every weekday during the month of November.
**Remember, I would love to see your creations. Â Be sure to share photos on my facebook page!
Comments & Reviews
mvemother-Erin says
I agree, glitter can instantly transform, but how on Earth did you resist buying all those vintage ornaments! I would’ve gotten into so much trouble!
thesewingloft says
Anything vintage is so up my alley and honestly, I bought a bunch. Even a new topper to replace the family one we broke a few years back. Like I mentioned in the post, they remind me of candy and I can not stop at just one!!
Karen - The Graphics Fairy says
Oooh, these are right up my alley!! I love anything with glitter! Great shapes too!
thesewingloft says
Thanks Karen! Glitter, kids and fun go hand in hand! I think I am going to set up an afternoon crafting session and make a bunch to use as gift tags.
ReStitch Me says
I’ve been a collector of vintage ornaments for many years and they DO look like candy! :o) Using the glitter ornaments as gift tags are a great idea!
thesewingloft says
Love that someone else thinks they look like candy!! I can not wait to see what all the gifts look like under the tree this year. I am going to put my girls to work soon creating gift tags. I am thinking blank on one side and glitter on the other!! Should be pretty!
lifevesting says
What a fun project! I adore vintage ornaments!