How to Make Faux Gingerbread Cookie Ornaments DIY

How to Make Faux Gingerbread Cookie Ornaments DIY Make a sweet addition to your Christmas tree this year!  These faux gingerbread ornaments look just like the real thing—but last forever!  Using a small birdhouse from Dollar Tree and little basswood gingerbread men cut on my xTool S1 laser cutter, I created adorable cookie-style ornaments that look fresh from the oven.  Let's get started! This is one of those Christmas crafts that brings so much charm—and truly much fun—to your holiday decorating. Supplies needed for Faux Gingerbread house and cookie men ornaments: affiliate links Small wood birdhouses (Dollar Tree) Basswood gingerbread men cut with laser cutter Rose gold acrylic paint Light pink FolkArt Super Thick paint (or any puffy paint / puff paint) Pastry bag or frosting bag with a piping tip Twine for hanging White paint pen (optional) X-Acto knife (optional) Optional: cardboard or cardstock cookie shapes, metal cookie cutters or a plastic gingerbread man cookie c...

How to Make Glitter Ornaments with Mod Podge DIY

How to Make Glitter Ornaments with Mod Podge DIY Learn how to make DIY glitter ornaments, the perfect Christmas craft using the absolute best methods of using Crystal Clear Mod Podge. I made these shiny ornaments last night, and they turned out even prettier than the ones I made last year.  Using Crystal Clear Mod Podge, holographic chunky glitter, and a clear disc ornament, you can create stunning keepsakes that glow on the Christmas tree. The best part? You only need a few supplies from your local craft store and a little bit of patience while they dry. This is a full tutorial showing the best way to get smooth, even glitter coverage with no excess glitter falling off later. Whether you prefer clear glass ornaments or shatterproof clear ornaments, this technique works beautifully for all different colors of glitter.  You can even coordinate the project with your favorite color, Christmas palette, or a creative journey theme you’ve been exploring. Let's get started! Supplies ...