DIY Painted Christmas Ornaments

DIY painted Christmas ornaments with copper tape

DIY Painted Christmas Ornaments

While our Christmas tree this year is all metallic, I couldn’t resist going big on color with these DIY painted ornaments! Of course, I still had to add a hint of metallic with the copper trim. 😉

DIY painted paper mache Christmas ornaments with copper trim

These started out as brown paper mache ornaments I found for $1 a piece at Hobby Lobby. I loved the variety of shapes and the blank canvas they provided. They are also shatter-proof!

DIY painted paper mache Christmas ornaments with copper trim

All they needed was a few shades of acrylic craft paint, and a little copper foil tape to make them shine!

DIY painted paper mache Christmas ornaments with copper trim

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Supplies for DIY Painted Christmas Ornaments

DIY painted paper mache Christmas ornaments with copper trim

How to Make DIY Painted Christmas Ornaments

1. Tape off the areas you want to paint and use a brush to apply the paint. If you have a steady hand, you can skip the tape! Take one section at a time, moving on to the next once it is dry.

DIY painted paper mache Christmas ornaments with copper trim

2. Add copper foil tape to trim the ornament, using your finger to smooth it down flat. You’re done!

DIY painted paper mache Christmas ornaments with copper trim

DIY painted paper mache Christmas ornaments with copper trim

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