Email Signup

Subscribe to the Plaid Crafts Newsletter for craft project ideas, product news, our live events, and more!

Upcycle Your Glassware! Save 25%

Save 25% on orders $60+ and get free U.S. ground shipping! Explore the NEW! FolkArt Murano Glass Paint! This promotion cannot be combined with other promos. See shipping details.

Use Code

Sale Ends 3/23/24

Simply Chic Christmas Tree Ornament

Papier-mâché ornaments get a simple and sweet makeover with Mod Podge and Podgeable shapes.

At a Glance:

#5208 Skill Level: Beginner Time:
  • Clock active
  • Clock active
  • Clock active
  • Clock inactive

This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Acrylic Paint Logo
  • Mod Podge Logo
supplies

FolkArt ® Metallics - Inca Gold, 2 oz. - 676

Number Needed: 1 $2.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Mod Podge ® Gloss, 8 oz. - CS11201

Number Needed: 1 $7.49
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.
instructions

Other Supplies

Mod Podge Podgeable Shapes #12918, Tree Shaped Papier-mâché Ornament, Paintbrush, Pencil, Scissors, Foam Paintbrush, Holiday Themed Paper, Small Circle Punch, Gem Glue, Sparkle Ribbon, Rhinestone Trim.

Instructions

  1. Paint the tree with Inca Gold paint. Allow to dry. Use two coats if needed.
  2. Trace the tree onto the holiday themed paper. Cut the tree shape out. Apply Mod Podge to the back of the tree paper shape, position onto the ornament, press with your fingers to smooth our any air bubbles, top-coat with more Mod Podge to seal the paper down.
  3. Paint around the edge of ornament (over the paper) with the Inca gold paint. Allow to dry.
  4. Punch a circle from holiday themed paper. Coat the top of the paper with Mod Podge, press onto the back of the Podgeable circle. Using your fingers to press out any air bubbles. Top-coat the back with more Mod Podge to seal the paper.
  5. Using gem glue, Glue the Podgeable shape to the center of the tree. Add rhinestone trim to the base of the tree, add sparkle ribbon across the ornament and pearls to the top of the tree.
Tip: Make a family photo or initial ornament by gluing small copies of family photos or initial letters onto the Podgeable shape and glue to the center of the ornament.

Disclaimer: The information found in each project is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed, nor is freedom from any patent to be inferred. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, Plaid Enterprises, Inc. disclaims any liability for untoward results.

Important: Please be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for all products, paying particular attention to all cautions and warnings shown to ensure the proper and safe use of the product.

Copyright: All Rights Reserved. No part of this Project may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing, except for your personal use, except by reviewer, who may in reviewing this project, quote brief passages in a magazine or newspaper.

Personalized Christmas Stocking
New!
Personalized Christmas Stocking
Holiday Lincoln Log House
New!
Holiday Lincoln Log House
Santa Frame Ornaments
New!
Santa Frame Ornaments
Seasons Greeting Holiday Plaque
New!
Seasons Greeting Holiday Plaque