How to make a Wood Sliced Christmas Ornament

Name: How to make a Wood Sliced Christmas Ornament
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Decorate your tree. Use on a gift bag. Use as a place setting.

Created byChristie Daugherty

Last updated 11/2018

English

What you'll learn

You'll be able to create cute wood sliced Christmas ornaments.
You will learn hand lettering tips.
You will learn what supplies to use.
You will learn troubleshooting tips.

Course content

1 section • 16 lectures • 43m total length

Introduction1:35
Learn to make wood sliced Christmas ornaments with a step-by-step, self-paced approach you can complete at home. Personalize ornaments for gifts, decorate your tree, and enjoy the class from home.
Ornament Supplies3:34
Gather wood slices with predrilled holes, paints, markers, and a clear acrylic spray to finish and gift-ready ornaments, and explore where to buy via affiliate links.
PDF details0:28
Access a downloadable pdf with pictures and samples of wood sliced Christmas ornaments, ideas for sayings, a step-by-step guide, and a supply list with an online shop link.
Ornament Ideas1:36
Discover a variety of ornament ideas and samples for wood sliced Christmas ornaments, with color options and holiday phrases to inspire your own designs.
Painting background1:35
Learn to paint the background of a wood sliced Christmas ornament using acrylic craft paint, a pearl color, and an angle brush to create a clean edge and chalkboard look.
Sketching Design6:58
Plan with pencil drafts to test layout and word count, centering focal point on a wood sliced ornament. Finish with marker and embrace a chalkboard look while finalizing the lettering.
Writing Text on ornament6:00
Learn to write text on a wood sliced ornament using rollerball and paint markers, emphasizing downstrokes for thicker lines, sketching first, then lettering and color touches.
Adding holly & berries6:24
Learn to add holly leaves and berries by sketching lines first for placement, drawing veins, and going off the black paint for an artistic look, then color, outline, and highlighting.
Highlighting & stitching1:24
Highlight and hand-stitch a dry wood sliced ornament using a gel pen to add berries with white highlights, embracing imperfect lines as part of the charm, and finishing the piece.
Adding ribbon and sealing2:39
Learn to finish a rustic wood-sliced ornament by threading ribbon through the back hole to form a neat bow and sealing with clear acrylic spray for a lasting finish.
Glory to the Newborn King - Gold3:26
Learn to craft a wood sliced Christmas ornament by painting it gold metallic, tracing in pencil, adding a red vine, and sealing with a clear acrylic spray.
Wrap up1:00
Gather the supplies, plan the background on paper, and paint your wood sliced Christmas ornament, then dry faster and fix mistakes to create gifts, tree ornaments, or sale items.
Bonus: Glory to Newborn King - Red2:59
Learn to craft a red wood-sliced christmas ornament with markers, white gel pen shadows, and watercolor highlights, including 'glory of a newborn king' and 'wise men still seek Him'.
Additional: Silent Night1:59
Learn to make a wood-sliced christmas ornament inspired by silent night, compare paint markers and paintbrush for a chunky finish, then add stars with gold and silver gel pins.
Additional: Go Jesus, It’s your Birthday1:19
See how to build a wood sliced Christmas ornament by painting a blue base, applying a white wash, and using a white gel pen to shadow and define the design.
Additional: Variety of ornaments0:32
Explore a variety of Christmas wood sliced ornaments, from turquoise and red decor to chalkboard manger looks, reindeer motifs, and Jesus themes.

Requirements

No experience Needed. I'll teach you everything you need to know.

Description

In this class, you'll learn how to make cute wood sliced Christmas ornaments. These ornaments look perfect on any tree and make great gifts. They also make adorable gift tags and place settings.

I’ll share with you all of my secrets of what worked and what didn’t work after years of practice. I will also include templates for you so you can trace And know exactly what design you’re getting. I’ll also encourage you to come up with your own designs and give you tips for that.

Maybe you’re looking for something to make and sell at a craft fair? These would be perfect! They are simple and do not take a lot of time to make. You can even personalize these on the spot. Just make sure you bring your sealer with you so they are ready to go when the client picks them up.

Just imagine who all you can make an ornament for. How about for a new baby, someone with a new home, someone who is just married, etc... Who doesn't love getting personalized gifts? It makes the recipient feel extra special. You'll be able to use your new skills and maybe actually save money by making them yourself.

Who this course is for:

You'll learn how to make cute ornaments to give as gifts or to sell for the holidays.