Acrylic Christmas Ornaments: Easy DIY Craft

The holiday season is the perfect time to get crafty and make personalized decorations for your home. Creating your own acrylic ornaments is one of the most fun and versatile projects you can take on. These ornaments are visually stunning and allow you to express your creativity. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get started with your acrylic Christmas ornaments, an easy DIY craft!

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Supplies you need to make DIY acrylic Christmas ornaments:

• Acrylic arch Christmas ornament
• Fabric or patterned scrapbook paper
• Fabric scissors
• Mod podge
• Satin or Velvet ribbon
• Paintbrush
• Acrylic paint markers
• *Optional: glitter, pearls, and other decorative items

Let your creativity shine through with these beautiful ornaments. First up is to decide on your design. Match these ornaments to your current Christmas style or change it up for a customized look!

For the backside of the ornament, you can choose to leave it clear and simply write on it with the paint markers. Try family member names, family last names, Christmas sayings, the year, etc.

Or you can add fabric or scrapbook paper to the backside to create a unique to you look!

Fabric and scrapbook paper both yielded great results for me! If you have extra Christmas fabric on hand I suggest using that! Or head to the craft store for some affordable scrapbook paper, the Christmas tree one I used was .69 cents a sheet!

You can choose a fabric with Christmas prints or find some that match your unique style.

This DIY is easy to make! I enjoyed creating different personalized designs with the items I already had on hand.

Both fabric and scrapbook paper helped me to create multiple designs. I choose a skinny velvet ribbon in green and a thick satin ribbon in red for holiday cheer!

Steps to make Acrylic Christmas Ornament Easy DIY Craft:

1. Decide on your design; colors, pattern, ribbon, writing.
2. Attach the paper or fabric
   • Lay your ornament on your fabric or scrapbook paper to determine your desired placement.
   • Paint on the Modge Podge to cover one side of the ornament completely
   • Flip the ornament onto your paper/fabric in the desired place, and lightly press down to set it in place.
   • Allow to dry for a few minutes
   • Cut the excess paper/fabric off from the edges using your fabric scissors
3. Decorate Your ornaments

Now comes the fun part! Use acrylic paint pens or permanent markers to decorate your ornaments. You can paint festive colors, write names, add quotes, or create beautiful patterns. If you want some extra sparkle, consider adding glitter while the paint is still wet.

4. Finishing Touches

Thread a ribbon or twine through the hole, and tie a knot to create a loop for hanging. Feel free to add beads or other decorative elements to enhance the look of your ornaments.

*If your ornament doesn’t have a pre-drilled hole be sure to drill that before gluing the fabric to the back.

Once your ornaments are complete, hang them on your tree, display them around your home, or even use them as unique gift tags. These personalized decorations are sure to impress friends and family!

Ways to use easy DIY Craft: Acrylic Christmas Ornaments

• Personalized ornaments for your family Christmas tree
• Gift tags for family members
• Gifts for friends and family – try their last name or a sweet Christmas saying

Tips for DIY acrylic Christmas Ornament making:

• Create a classic Christmas look by using Christmas-themed fabric/paper and Christmas-colored velvet or satin ribbons
• Allow the glue to dry a bit before cutting the excess off to ensure it stays in place
• When feeding the ribbon through, try poking a little hole in the fabric where the ornament hole is. Or peel back that part of the fabric and feed the ribbon through that way. Then add a bit more glue to the fabric to close it back up.
• Make it a group activity: Gather your friends and family for a fun crafting night. Everyone can create their unique ornaments, making it a cherished holiday memory.

Creating DIY acrylic ornaments is a joyful way to bring a little extra cheer to your holidays. Not only will you end up with beautiful decorations, but you’ll also have a great time expressing your creativity, I can Rejoice About that. So gather your supplies and start crafting your own unique additions to your holiday decor!

Happy crafting!