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    Home » Home Decorating » Christmas Decorating

    Published: Nov 9, 2015 · Modified: Jan 31, 2021 by Rachel

    Handmade Ornament Exchange

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    I am super excited to share a fun activity that I participated in! Erlene at My Pinterventures (amazing gal she is!) partnered 80+ bloggers to exchange ornaments and we want to share our creations or special finds with you! I was teamed up with the lovely Bernadyn over at B-is4 Blog. Usually one for traditional reds and greens, Bernadyn told me she wanted to incorporate more gold, white, and silver tones as they went better with her home decor.

    DIY round stamped ornament with gold sheet music print and Noel stamped in red lettering hanging from tree with beaded garland.

    Ok, it’s obvious that I am sort of a paper crafting nut, but making an ornament out of paper just didn’t feel right to me. So off I went to Michael’s not having a clue what I was gonna do, when I came across these little wooden discs. They were made to be painted I think but creativity means thinking outside the box, right?

    Supplies for making DIY stamped ornament-wood disk, stamped cardstock, glitter glue, glue gun, and hanging rope.

    In my case, of course I made my own paper but it is definitely not required. Just in case your interested, I first printed Noel on a piece of white cardstock paper (Chopin Font). On that paper, I stamped and gold embossed the sheet music. Then I distressed slightly the paper with some Old Paper Ink. After that was dry, I took Stickles and outlined the noel in a beautiful red glitter.

    DIY stamped ornament on wood disk with gold sheet music and red glitter noel image with red painted sides.

    I used Glue Dots to adhere the paper to the wood. I do not like wet glue for this as it has a tendency to stretch/misshape the paper. I painted the edges a matching red.

    DIY round stamped ornament with gold sheet music print and Noel stamped in red lettering hanging from tree with gold rope.

    And then gently hot glued some twine around the outside to give it some polish. Gosh! I hope she likes it!

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    1. Christine Cook says

      November 19, 2017 at 8:30 pm

      5 stars
      I love the Noel ornament. However, my Chopin font has a different “N” which I don’t really care for. Can you give me some guidance about the “N” that is on your ornament? Thanks!

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      • Rachel says

        November 23, 2017 at 10:53 pm

        Ah, you are right! It took me some time to find it, but it looks like I used Maratre Font for the “N”. You can download it for free (personal use only) on dafont.com

        Reply
    2. Erlene says

      November 19, 2015 at 7:32 am

      5 stars
      Wow, that’s so beautiful. You never cease to amaze me with your talents. You’re exchange partner is going to love this ornament.

      Reply
    3. Laura Ingalls Gunn says

      November 16, 2015 at 1:15 pm

      5 stars
      Hello I am a fellow ornament exchange participant popping by. Your ornament is so clever and cute!
      Have a wonderful day.

      Reply
    4. Amy Patterson says

      November 14, 2015 at 7:27 pm

      5 stars
      what a nice idea the string around the ornament just sets it off. Good job. -Mamas Journey

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    5. Amber Downs says

      November 14, 2015 at 10:16 am

      5 stars
      Hi, fellow exchange participant here. I love this! Would be great gifts for music teachers or musically inclined family and friends. I am pinning this!

      Reply
    6. Katie says

      November 11, 2015 at 11:15 pm

      5 stars
      I think this turned out SO BEAUTIFULLY! I especially love that you used music 😉 Congrats on a a great project, pinning!

      Reply
      • Rachel says

        November 12, 2015 at 12:54 pm

        Awww, thank you so much! I am definitely a sucker for music and sheet music crafts.

        Reply
    7. Beverly says

      November 11, 2015 at 10:10 am

      5 stars
      This is so pretty, Rachel. I love all the finishing details. The red really pops against the paper. I’m putting this idea on my must try list. The ornament exchange has so many wonderful ideas.

      Reply
    8. Ellen says

      November 10, 2015 at 4:19 pm

      5 stars
      I love the embossing! What a nice way to add a little extra love.

      Reply
    9. Sahana says

      November 10, 2015 at 11:00 am

      5 stars
      Wow, Really love how you have turned a wooden disc into such a beautiful ornament. If you haven’t mentioned I would have not guessed that paper is handmade .It looks gorgeous 🙂

      Reply
    10. Megan @ C'mon Get Crafty says

      November 09, 2015 at 3:35 pm

      5 stars
      I love this so much! What a beautiful ornament, and I love how you made the paper yourself. You’ve given me so many ideas!! Love having been grouped with you for Day 9 of the Ornament Exchange!

      Reply
    11. Kristen from The Road to Domestication says

      November 09, 2015 at 10:38 am

      5 stars
      Turned out SO beautifully! What on earth would we do without hot glue guns, right?! LOL Happy to be grouped with you on Day 9 of the Ornament Exchange! Enjoy your Monday! 🙂

      Reply
      • Rachel says

        November 09, 2015 at 2:26 pm

        Totally agree! I burned out my last glue gun recently and it was heartbreaking! LOL I love our groups amazing creativity.

        Reply

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