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Initial Ornament Made with Glitter Paint

Make an initial ornament with a small wood sled and some glitter paint! This fun project is perfect for kids and your Christmas tree! I am using my favorite glitter paint and a small wooden sled ornament for this one as well. Add a personalized touch with an initial, too!
Keyword christmas ornament, christmas tree ornament, holiday ornament
Prep Time 5 minutes
Active Time 1 hour
Drying time 1 hour
Author Angie Holden

Equipment

What You Will Need

  • Wooden sleds
  • FolkArt Color Shift Paint
  • FolkArt Glitterific Paint
  • Letter stickers or you can cut vinyl with a Cricut

Instructions

  • Start by applying the letter stickers to the plain wood ornaments. You can also cut vinyl with your Cricut machine and use it for this step. I did this over the plain wood allowing it to show through on my final piece. You can also paint or stain the wood before starting with the masking.
  • Paint one coat of paint over the letter. I used the FolkArt Color Shift as it has some shimmer to it but regular craft paint would work as well. NOTE: I left the dark brown edges unpainted but you can paint those as well.
  • Then put a coat of the Glitterific paint right over the top. All of those bits are in one bottle which is what I love about this paint. You get an amazing look with large and small bits all in one bottle. You don’t have to allow the first coat to dry. Just go right over it with the glitter paint.
  • While the paint is still wet, remove the letter sticker. You can use a needle or hook to help you pick it up. Discard the masking.
  • I used a green color shift and glitterific paint on the other parts of the sled. You can use the same color as the top if you wish.
  • Allow everything to dry completely then add a ribbon for hanging on your Christmas tree.