Vintage Book Ornaments
Bring back the classic vintage look with these beautifully crafted Mod Podge Ornaments. Use those books that are dear to your heart, and preserve them for a sweet yearly reminder.

Other Things You'll Need

Children's Book Cover Ornaments:

  • Mod Podge ® 3-piece Decoupage Brush Set
  • Mod Podge ® Sparkle
  • Vintage children’s books
  • Circle template (maybe a aluminum can)
  • Pencil
  • Drill
  • Craft knife
  • Gold ribbon


Children's Book Cover Sectioned Ornaments:

  • Mod Podge ® Antique Matte,
  • FolkArt ® Treasure Gold™ - Gold
  • FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Licorice
  • FolkArt ® Brush Sets
  • Vintage Children’s Golden Books
  • Ornament
  • Scissors
  • Pencil


Round Vintage Ornaments:

  • Mod Podge ® Antique Matte
  • Mod Podge ® 3-piece Decoupage Brush Set
  • Round Acrylic Ornament
  • Vintage Children’s Book
  • Scissors
  • Pencil
  • Gold ribbon


Antiqued Vintage Book Ornaments:

  • Mod Podge ® Matte
  • Mod Podge ® One-Step Crackle Medium
  • Mod Podge ® Mega Glitter - Gold
  • Mod Podge ® 3-piece Decoupage Brush Set
  • FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Asphaltum
  • Ornament
  • Gold Glitter Ribbon
  • Scissors
  • Cup
  • Hot glue
  • Hot glue gun
  • Paper towel
     

Instructions

Children's Book Cover Ornaments:
  1.  Find the place on the book cover and trace around the template.
  2. Cut out the circle using the craft knife.
  3. Drill a hole for the hanger.
  4. Brush the Mod Podge Sparkle all over the circle.  Allow to dry and then add the gold ribbon to hang.

Children's Book Cover Sectioned Ornaments:
  1. Basecoat ornament with Treasure Gold.
  2. Cut pages to fit ornament.
  3. Mod Podge the paper onto the ornament.  Refer to the photo for placement of paper.  Add a topcoat the paper sides only. 
  4. Paint the characters from the bookbinder onto the gold sides of the ornament in Licorice.

Round Vintage Ornaments:
  1.  Trace the ornament shape onto the paper and cut out with scissors.
  2. Brush Mod Podge Antique Matte onto the front of the cut out.
  3. Apply paper face down to the acrylic shape.  Allow to dry.
  4. Add a gold ribbon for hanging.

Antiqued Vintage Book Ornaments:
  1.  Cut paper to fit the ornament.
  2. Mod podge paper onto ornament.  Once dry add a topcoat.  Allow topcoat to dry.
  3. Brush on the One-Step Crackle Medium.  Make sure to avoid over brushing.  The thicker the medium the larger the cracks will be.  Allow to dry completely.
  4. In a cup, water down the Asphaltum to make a stain. 
  5. Brush stain onto the ornament.  Allow the stain to go into the cracks and then whip off with a paper towel.
  6. Brush on the Mod Podge Mega Glitter around the edges of the ornament.
  7. Tie the gold glitter ribbon into a bow and hot glue onto ornament.