‘Tis the Season! I’m excited to be a part of a blogger Ornament Exchange Project. Erlene from My Pinterventures partnered 80 bloggers for the exchange. It kicked off on November 2 and will continue through November 13. You’re sure to be inspired by tons of ornament ideas.
Make sure you stop by Erlene’s 2015 Ornament Exchange Post to find links to the entire collection of ornaments.
I wanted my ornament to be something that anyone could make with only a few supplies. I was partnered with Dee from Cupcakes and Crowbars and we discovered that our Christmas tree decorating styles are a match. We both have a hodgepodge of ornaments that either hold special meaning or are ornaments that we simply love.
I love rustic, wood ornaments that have a splash of glam to them. I’m hopeful that Dee will enjoy this look, too.
I saw a set of wooden coasters at Marshall’s for $5.99 and I thought they would be perfect for this project. I liked the variations in the wood.
I began by tapping a tiny nail into the top of the coaster to make it easier to screw the hook into.
I had to use a pair of pliers to get the hook securely into the wood.
I added a metal snow flake charm around the hook and followed that with gold ribbon tied into a small bow. Using a gold paint pen, I added the year onto the back of the ornament. I already had the charms and the ribbon, so there was no added cost.
I purchased craft wood ornaments from Michaels and spray painted them gold. Once dry, I used hot glue to secure them to the coasters. I used tweezers to remove any visible strings of glue. The cost for three wooden ornaments with a coupon was about $3.00.
This truly was a simple project and I like how the ornaments turned out. They are a little rustic and a little glam.
More ornament inspiration is being shared today at the following blogs:
Two Purple Couches
DIY Just Cuz
The Kolb Corner
insolence + wine
Kentucky to Cali
Beverly shares easy, inexpensive craft tutorials, diy projects for the home, coastal decor projects, & thrift store find makeover projects all designed to help you create a beautiful home on a budget.
Katie says
Oh wow these really turned out great, beautiful job! 🙂
Beverly says
Thank you so much, Katie. I enjoyed making them.
Emily @ Two Purple Couches says
I love how you layered the wood cut-outs on the coasters! Very cool!
Beverly says
Thank you, Emily. I’m about to make the rounds to check out all of today’s ornament posts. I’m looking forward to see what everyone has created.
Ellen says
Using wooden coasters as the base for your ornament is simply genius! The gold lettering on the wood background is so chic!
Beverly says
Thank you, Ellen!
Joy says
Wow those turned out so beautiful, very clever too!
Happy Holidays!
Beverly says
Thanks, Joy! I enjoyed putting them together.
Amanda says
I am so blown away by these. I never thought they were coasters to begin with! Great job.
Beverly says
Thank you, Amanda! I was planning on using wood slices, but when I didn’t find any the size I wanted and spotted those coasters, I thought they would be just right.
Pili says
Beverly, they look wonderful! I would have ever thought about coasters to make an ornament.
Beverly says
Thanks, Pili! It’s fun when something just kind of jumps out and says “use me for a craft project!”
Laurie says
Beverly, your ornaments are wonderful! I would love to add these to my tree 🙂
Wishing you a peaceful weekend!
~Laurie
Beverly says
Thank you, Laurie. They were really easy to make, too.
Theresa @ Shoestring Elegance says
Beverly, I LOVE these. You are so creative! I love any Holiday exchange, too! I’m so glad you made your way back over to the WTDW’s party and shared these! Pinned to a couple of my boards and the Party Board!
Hugs and wishes for a wonderful weekend, dear Lady!
Theresa
Beverly says
Thank you, Theresa. I’ve been missing making the rounds to link up lately. Thanks so much for pinning! I hope you’re feeling better.
Rae says
These are amazing! Everyone has been so crafty with these ornaments (minus me, Pier 1 did the hard part for me ;))
Beverly says
Thanks so much, Rae. It’s been fun seeing the crafts and the purchased ornaments for the exchange.
Winnie says
These turned out BEAUTIFUL !!
I can’t believe how creative you are!
Beverly says
Oh, thank you, Winnie! That’s so nice of you!
Debbie-Dabble says
Love these!! So many great ornament ideas!! Thanks so much for sharing!!
And thanks for all your visits!
Hugs,
Deb
Beverly says
Thank you, Debbie. I always enjoy my visits to your blog.
Laura Ingalls Gunn says
Hello I am a fellow ornament exchange participant popping by. Your ornament is so clever and cute!
Have a wonderful day.
Beverly says
Thanks so much, Laura! I am hoping to set aside some time today to check out lots of the other ornaments that have been shared.
Pamela Smith says
I was so intrigued by these when I saw them! I thought they must be really difficult. You really made them look great! I am also participating in the exchange and it’s fun to see what everyone is making!
Beverly says
Thank you, Pamela! They really are very easy to make with a few supplies. I’m looking forward to visiting lots of the other exchange participants.
Quinn Caudill says
Hi Beverly, What a great idea using coasters. Thanks for sharing with us at #Throwback Thursday. Hope to see you again this week.
Beverly says
Thanks, Quinn! Thanks, too for hosting a fun party.
Erlene says
Wow these are gorgeous! You did a really nice job of mixing rustic and glam all into one ornament. Love!
Beverly says
Thank you, Erlene! I was happy to be a part of the ornament exchange.
Jess says
These look like so much fun! How neat!
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Beverly says
Thanks, Jess! Thanks, too for hosting.
Joy @ Joy Love Food says
These are so pretty, I love the rustic look! Thanks for sharing at What’d You Do This Weekend?!
Beverly says
Thank you, Joy! I’m happy to share. Thank you for hosting!
Lyn @MidMichiganMom says
Wow, you did fantastic on your Ornament! I am such a fan of wood ornaments and the rustic, vintage feel. LOVE this =)
Beverly says
Thank you very much, Lyn. I love wood crafts, too. Thanks so much for stopping by.
Theresa @ Shoestring Elegance says
Hi Beverly! I’m popping by from Shoestring Elegance & the What to do Weekends party to let you know I’m featuring your adorable ornament at our Party! Congratulations! Feel free to come by and pick up your Featured button!
Thanks for sharing with us!
Theresa
Beverly says
Oh, how nice of you, Theresa! Thank you! I’ve been swamped today and haven’t had a chance to do any bloggy things. I’ll be sure and stop by tonight!
Amy Patterson says
These ornaments make you feel the magic of Christmas. – Mama’s Journey
Beverly says
Thank you, Amy.
Lou Lou Girls says
They are perfect! Pinned and tweeted. We appreciate you taking the time to party with us! I hope to see you on Monday at 7 pm, so we get to see your fabulous new creations. The party goes until Friday at 7 pm. Happy Sunday! Lou Lou Girls
Beverly says
Thanks, I’ll be by this week.