Learn how easy it is to make DIY fabric and mod podge Christmas ornaments that are beautiful and fully customizable!
A few months back on a trip to the thrift store, I found a giant bag of brand new clear plastic ornaments for $3 and new I could transform them into something special. I contemplated a lot of different ideas, all of which were great, but ended up landing on creating a soft and dainty look with leftover fabric I had on hand and a little bit of Mod Podge. I do have to admit, this is my first time working with Mod Podge, but it’s actually extremely easy to use and super versatile! If you’ve ever wanted to create beautiful DIYs, but just don’t consider yourself crafty, then this project is for you. Additionally, if you’re working on a budget and can’t afford all the beautiful holiday decorations at the big retail stores, don’t fret because you really can create beautiful decor for your home and the holidays for a fraction of the cost, and these fabric and Mod Podge ornaments are no exception!
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TOOLS YOU MAY NEED
- Paint brush
- Scissors
- Cutting mat and ruler
MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED
- Clear ornaments
- Mod Podge
- Fabric of choice
- Spray paint (optional)
- Cotton twine
HOW TO MAKE DIY FABRIC AND MOD PODGE ORNAMENTS
Remove the ornament topper and set aside for later.
Cut long 1/2″ strips of fabric using a cutting mat and rotary cutter or scissors.
Measure the distance from the top of the ornament, under the area where the ornament topper goes, around the largest part and to the other side and cut four strips of fabric to that length.
Apply a generous coat of mod podge in a strip from one side of the ornament to the other, then apply your first strip of fabric.
Turn the ornament 90 degrees and repeat so you have four sections.
Then apply the two more long strips with the same technique in between the first two strips of fabric, in the four quadrants.
Once you’ve applied 4 strips of fabric, begin filling in the gaps by adding shorter pieces of fabric and cutting them to length.
Once the entire ornament is covered in fabric, apply a generous and even layer mod podge to seal everything in.
Allow the ornament to dry 6-8 hour or overnight, then re-attach the ornament topper.
Tie a string, yarn, ribbon, fabric, etc. to the top to hang it.
NOTES
- I found these clear ornaments at the thrift store, but they were all actually from the Dollar Tree, so make sure you check there to see if you can snag a few for this project.
- Mod Podge comes in different finishes including matte. In this tutorial, I used glossy, but you can use whatever finish you like best.
- Cotton fabric works best for these ornaments, but you can experiment with others if you so choose.
- Ribbon can be used in place of fabric. Again, cotton works best, but other materials may work too.
- Further customize your ornaments by spray painting the ornament topper to fit the theme of your project.
DIY Fabric and Mod Podge Ornaments
Learn how easy it is to make DIY fabric and Mod Podge Christmas ornaments that are beautiful and fully customizable!
Materials
- Clear ornaments
- Mod Podge
- Fabric of choice
- Spray paint (optional)
- Cotton twine
Tools
- Paint brush
- Scissors
- Cutting mat and ruler
Instructions
- Remove the ornament topper and set aside for later.
- Cut long 1/2" strips of fabric using a cutting mat and rotary cutter or scissors.
- Measure the distance from the top of the ornament, under the area where the ornament topper goes, around the largest part and to the other side and cut four strips of fabric to that length.
- Apply a generous coat of Mod Podge in a strip from one side of the ornament to the other, then apply your first strip of fabric.
- Turn the ornament 90 degrees and repeat so you have four sections.
- Then apply the two more long strips with the same technique in between the first two strips of fabric, in the four quadrants.
- Once you've applied 4 strips of fabric, begin filling in the gaps by adding shorter pieces of fabric and cutting them to length.
- Once the entire ornament is covered in fabric, apply a generous and even layer Mod Podge to seal everything in.
- Allow the ornament to dry 6-8 hour or overnight, then re-attach the ornament topper.
- Tie a string, yarn, ribbon, fabric, etc. to the top to hang it.
Notes
- I found these clear ornaments at the thrift store, but they were all actually from the Dollar Tree, so make sure you check there to see if you can snag a few for this project.
- Mod Podge comes in different finishes including matte. In this tutorial, I used glossy, but you can use whatever finish you like best.
- Cotton fabric works best for these ornaments, but you can experiment with others if you so choose.
- Ribbon can be used in place of fabric. Again, cotton works best, but other materials may work too.
- Further customize your ornaments by spray painting the ornament topper to fit the theme of your project.
Recommended Products
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Regency Wraps Butchers Cooking Twine, Made of Heavy-Weight Natural Cotton, Perfect for Meat Trussing and Food Prep, 500 ft Cone, Pack of 1 - Mod Podge CS11201 Waterbase Sealer, Glue and Finish, 8 oz, Gloss
- 20pcs Christmas Ball Decorations,5cm Clear Plastic Ornament for Crafts,Transparent DIY Fillable Acrylic Crafts Ball Kit,Christmas Tree Decoration Ornaments for Xmas Party Home Office Holiday Decor
- Fiskars Rotary Cutter 3-Piece Set - 45mm Stick Rotary Cutter for Fabric, Cutting Mat, and Sewing Ruler - Craft Supplies - Gray
- Mister Rui-Poly Foam Paint Brushes, 12 Pack, 1 Inch Sponge Brushes for Painting, Paint Sponges Set, Light and Durable, Ideal for Painting and Cleaning
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Did you make these DIY fabric and Mod Podge ornaments? If you did, I’d love to see how they turned out! Tag me on Instagram @thesimplehomeplace to show me your own recreation of these ornaments!
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