Hello fellow Mod Podgers! I’m Jessica from Mom 4 Real, and today I want to show you how to make these cute Mod Podge reversible Christmas ornaments. I am a huge fan of easy and inexpensive crafting, and these ornaments are both inexpensive and super easy to make!
You will need unfinished paper mache’ ornaments (you could also use empty ribbon spools), scrapbook or wrapping paper, letters, ribbon, a foam brush, and of course, Mod Podge. I also used the squeegee from the Mod Podge Tool kit.
Begin by tracing your circles on the paper of your choice. Since I am making 3 ornaments, I needed 6 to cover the fronts and backs.
Next, coat one side of your ornaments with a thin layer of Mod Podge.
Smooth one of your cut out circles onto your ornament front. I used this cool Mod Podge squeegee to smooth out any wrinkles, but feel free to use an old gift card or your fingers if you don’t have one.
Now, apply a thin coat of Mod Podge onto the top of the paper. This will help seal your paper and give it a nice sheen. Repeat this process on the other side of your ornament.
Once both sides are dry, apply a thicker coat of Mod Podge all the way around your ornament.
Press your ribbon all the way around the ornament, cutting it at the end.
To finish, simply apply Mod Podge to the back of your letters and place them firmly on the front of your ornaments. Let dry, then hang em’ wherever you wish!
As you can see, I chose JOY. The beauty of these easy ornaments is you can make them say whatever you like, and if they turn, the back is as pretty as the front! Thanks so much for having me, and have a joyful holiday season. Don’t forget to visit me at Mom 4 Real for more craft ideas!
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Great job, Jessica! I love the ribbon around the edge! And you are right, they are still super pretty on the reverse side too!
Love them Jess!
These are so cute! I think even my boys could make them (they love the kids/washable mod podge!) Thanks for sharing the tutorial!
Great idea! Those ornaments are SO cute, and easy. Love.
What a great guest to have, and now contributor. Love me some Jessica from Mom 4 Real.
Great project Jess.
Great project!! Wonderful pictures and tutorial!! Love this!
I love it! Can’t wait to try this myself. Thank you for sharing!!
These are just darling. Start to finish. Just love it!!
How cayute! Jessica, I never heard of the squeegee..very neat.
Super cute! I love how they pop out on the tree! Great craft for kids too.
Way to go, Jess!
Oh my gosh, those are too cute! Thanks for the idea – you rock Jessica!
Very cute! Looks so easy, too. Great job.
What a perfect easy to do project! I love this Jess..thank you so much for the fantastic tutorial! Can’t wait to see what else you come up with you clever Mod Podge Chick!
Jen
Great job Jessica! Your photos are stunning. So happy for you…Ann
OH my goodness! I love mod podge! I keep it stocked up at my house. These ornaments are adorable and would be great for my kids to do when they get out for Christmas break! Thanks for sharing! off to pin to our fun friday board and holiday, celebrate!
Jess, these are fantastic! I just used Mod Podge for the first time this fall and I will definitely use it again!
These are the perfect ornaments to make with my grands!! They will love them! Great job!
Debbie
What a wonderful craft, Jessica! I love the way these look….so festive!
Love this easy and very cute project! I think I’ll try it with my crafty 7 yr old over Thanksgiving break. I have everything I need, since I may have been hoarding empty ribbon spools
Glad to see Mom 4 Real over here at Mod Podge Rocks!
I love this idea, and as I was reading and saw the ribbon trim I thought about the empty spools I have from the ribbon. Why not use those??? reused and upcycled.