DIY Halloween Ornaments for Your Spooky Tree!

In this budget friendly recycled Halloween craft, you’ll use Mod Podge and old Christmas ornaments to make these cool DIY Halloween ornaments!

Skills Required: None. Even if you’ve never crafted before, you can make these paper mache ornaments. The paint designs can be as simple or complex as you like.

Hey Mod Podgers! I’m Becca from Blue Cricket Design, and I’m super happy to be here today! Mod Podge definitely rocks but not nearly as much as Amy and her awesome blog. Both are two of my favorites!

I’m thrilled to be able to come and play and show off my MP skills. Are you guys ready for a little recycled Halloween craft fun? This is a fun Halloween craft for kids or adults. Or the family can make them together. They make great DIY Halloween decorations once you’re done. Let’s do this!

Halloween Christmas Ornaments

(also known as Halloween hangy-thingy-ma-bobs!!)

Are these Halloween ornaments too much fun or what? I was introduced to paper-mache Christmas ornaments from my cousin! I thought to myself “Self – wouldn’t these be perfect for any holiday!?!”

For sure!! Some whimsical painting and Halloween colors make these little guys spook-erific. Here’s the “how-to” low down . . .

Gather These Supplies

• Those glass ornaments I’m sure you can find in your Christmas stash. If you need to go get some check your thrift stores first. I picked up a 24 pack for 50 cents. SCORE!
• Newspaper
• The magic craft nectar MOD PODGE
• Acrylic craft paint
• Wire for hanging
• Beads for added flair
• Paintbrushes
• Patience . . . the painting can take a while

1. Get your balls ready! (trying not to laugh over here!)
2. Take newspaper and rip it into thin strips. If you rip from the top of the page to the bottom, it rips super smooth and even. HINT: The thinner the strips, the smoother the paper will lay. Strips should be about 1/4″- 1/2″ thick.
3. Mix one part water with one part Mod Podge! Enough to submerge your paper in.
4. Dip each strip into the Mod Podge mixture, being sure to get it completely wet. Using your fingers, wipe off excess mixture.

5. Start wrapping the wet paper strips onto the ornaments.
6. Continue wrapping paper strips and be sure to get the lip of the bulb that holds the top hanging thing.
7. Cover all of your ornaments completely.
8. Hang them to dry overnight.

Once they are completely dried you can start to get crazy and paint your heart out! Get creative with your designs and patterns.

Add glitter and gems to add sparkle or cut out Halloween images from scrapbook paper and decoupage them on! The possibilities are endless. Add wire and beads if you plan on hanging them.

I have my Halloween ornaments hanging on door knobs and cupboard knobs throughout my house.

You could also display your Halloween ornaments in a bowl or basket or jar just as they are. Thanks for letting me share. Amy, you’re the best!

Save Saved! Print

5 from 1 vote

Halloween Ornaments

Learn how to make these DIY Halloween ornaments using recycled glass balls from Christmas past! It's a very easy craft.

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Active Time45 minutes mins

Dry Time12 hours hrs

Total Time13 hours hrs

Yield: 6 ornaments

Cost: $1

Equipment

• Paintbrush(es)

Materials

• Glass Christmas ornaments
• Newspaper
• Mod Podge
• Acrylic paint
• Wire for hanging
• Beads optional

Instructions

• Collect the Christmas balls and make sure all reside is removed.
• Take newspaper and rip it into thin strips. HINT: The thinner the strips, the smoother the paper will lay. Strips should be about 1/4"- 1/2" thick.
• Mix one part water with one part Mod Podge – enough to submerge the paper in.
• Dip each strip into the Mod Podge mixture, being sure to get it completely wet. Using your fingers, wipe off excess mixture.
• Start wrapping the wet paper strips onto the ornaments. Continue wrapping paper strips and be sure to get the lip of the bulb.
• Cover all of the ornaments completely and hang them to dry overnight.
• Once dry, paint designs on the ornaments with acrylic craft paint. Paint a basecoat first, then let dry. Then paint designs on top.
• Let dry completely before hanging.

Video

If you enjoyed these Halloween ornies, I’d love for you to check out these other holiday projects:

• Halloween Potion Bottles from Recycled Containers
• Make Mummy Halloween Luminaries
• Dollar Tree Halloween Crafts You’ll Have to Try
• Painted Pumpkins to Rock Your Autumn
• DIY Halloween Wall Art Made with Buttons