Now that December is finally here we have no excuse not to go full on Christmas decorating and craft making.
I made this ornament for my tree a few weeks ago, but I’m sharing it today; how to make easy snowflake mini canvas ornaments.
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What I Used:
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We had actually bought the cookie cutter from TJ Max about a year ago. But I don’t remember if we ever used it for its’ intended purpose.
Of course that didn’t stop me from having visions of using it for crafts. I did not hesitate to slather it with too much metallic paint. Before applying it to the canvas I pressed it once on a paper towel to remove the excess paint. I didn’t want it looking like a blob.
In order to be able to hang them, I used thin twine and glued it onto the backs of the canvas. If you have a glue gun then use that. I used liquid glue.
And here is the end result. Very subtle. And very simple!
Below you can see just how it shines!
Below you can see just how it shines!
I wasn’t at all worried that the stencil didn’t come out perfect. After all snow flakes are not the same and they are not perfect!
It looks right at home next to all that white and sparkly stuff.
And adds a little something different to the tree.
I honestly think this has to be the easiest ornament I ever made. It took maybe all of five minutes excluding the dry time of the glue.
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April J Harris
Monday 17th of December 2018
What lovely little ornaments! I love how you have repurposed the cookie cutter. Pinning. Thank you for sharing, and for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party. Hope to see you again this week. Have a great week ahead!
Cindy
Monday 3rd of December 2018
Look at you sweet lady with your crafty self! I always enjoy seeing your wonderful creations. I actually felt a little crafy over the weekend and made one craft. Not sure how I am liking it though. Going to try doing it another way and see how it turns out. If decent....I might just show it! LOL! Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Mary
Wednesday 5th of December 2018
I'm glad to hear that Cindy. If we can't be crafty during the holidays then when can we be? This is the time to fill up our homes with what we love best and what reflects our style. I'll be looking out for your creations.
Maria
Monday 3rd of December 2018
This is adorable. I wonder if you can use another fabric too.
Mary
Wednesday 5th of December 2018
I imagine you can Maria. These are little canvas things that we paint on normally.
Deborah Regen
Monday 3rd of December 2018
Mary, you always have such creative and low-cost ideas for decorating! I am Jewish so I never decorated a Christmas tree, but these small DIY canvas decorations with the glittery paint do look good amongst the other items. But I can think of similar uses for such DIY decorations using snowflakes or perhaps a different image or symbol that has nothing to do with the Christmas holiday itself. Thanks for sharing the idea. Pinned.
Mary
Wednesday 5th of December 2018
Deborah these can be used for any type of decor and you can add any images on them at all. I can only imagine the possibilities.
Jeanie Croope
Monday 3rd of December 2018
these are darling, Mary. And I love those mini-canvases, don't you? The snowflakes look so pretty on the tree!
Mary
Wednesday 5th of December 2018
When I spotted them Jeanie I instantly fell in love with the mini size!