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Easy DIY decoupage ornaments
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Decoupage Ornaments

Learn how to make these Mod Podge fabric ornaments with cute scraps! Perfect for your Christmas tree.
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time1 hour 45 minutes
Dry Time2 hours
Total Time4 hours
Yield: 3 ornaments
Cost: $5

Equipment

Materials

Instructions

  • Cut your fabric into manageable bits using the scissors.
    Small piles of Christmas fabric cut into squares
  • Add Mod Podge to the surface of the ornament - place a piece of fabric down and then brush over it to smooth it down. Repeat, continuing to add Mod Podge and place more fabric squares. As you cover one side of the ball, let it dry.
    Applying Mod Podge to a paper mache ornament with a paintbrush
  • Once the ball is dry, flip it over and complete the other side until the entire ornament is covered in fabric. Allow to dry.
    Applying a square of fabric to a paper mache ornament with a paintbrush and Mod Podge
  • If desired, seal some of the ornaments with glitter Mod Podge. Let dry.
    Bottle of Glitter Mod Podge and a Mod Podge ornament
  • Use the craft glue to add embellishments. You can also cut a length of ribbon with scissors and tie around the middle.
    Applying craft glue to a Mod Podge ornament
  • Set to dry for at least a few hours before hanging on the Christmas tree.

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Notes

This Christmas craft might be good for them to make as gifts for family members. You can even have them decoupage pictures of themselves or names on top.