Last Christmas, I began to blog with more intensity than I had before. I also began to transition from writing a lifestyle blog to posting more DIYs, recipes, and tutorials. Why? Because of Christmas link parties like the 2019 Ornament Exchange Link Party! Join the party by making your own ornament, and posting the tutorial. Receiving encouraging comments from other bloggers (and possibly being featured) is fun and addicting! This year I also signed up to exchange ornaments with a fellow blogger. My blogging partner is Courtney from All Things New Again. She transforms old, unwanted furniture pieces into unique treasures. Drop by her blog if you have the time! I hope she likes my Victorian Holly Berry Bell Ornament!
- 2″ terra cotta flower pot
- 1 1/2″ jingle bell
- 8″ metallic stretch cord
- thin lavender ribbon for hanging
- reusable Pioneer Woman straws (her colors are so pretty)
- Krylon Colormaster Paint + Primer- Gloss Gum Drop
- pearlized beads (7.4mm)
- Dreamweaver Stencils Embossing Paste
- DecoArt Americana Kelly Green, Snow, Santa Red, Deep Space Blue Galaxy Glitter (This is a sponsored post.)
- Folk Art 2934E Licorice
- Aleene’s Gloss Finish Acrylic Sealer
- paint brushes- liner brush, 1/4″ flat
Instructions:
Spray paint your flower pot with Krylon Gum Drop. Allow it to dry thoroughly. Using the liner brush and DecoArt Kelly Green, make some tendrils on the top and sides of the flower pot. *I was given free DecoArt product for this post-it’s fabulous! I’m loving the Galaxy Glitter.
Paint some holly leaves using Kelly Green and the liner brush.
Trace around the holly leaves and tendrils with the liner brush and Snow.
Paint some holly berries with the liner brush and Santa Red. Paint black ovals at the bottom of each berry with Licorice and the liner brush. Highlight the berries with the liner brush and Snow.
Sign the ornament with Snow and the liner brush. Years from now, when you’re trimming the tree, you’ll want to know when you made this ornament.
Run the 8″ metallic stretch cord through the top loop on the bell. Using both cord strands, tie a “balloon knot” about 2 inches above the bell. Leave the excess cord above the knot. Slide a 1″ length of plastic straw over the cord. The straw keeps the bell in place when you hang the ornament. Using a straw piece was my husband’s genius idea. The Pioneer Woman straws are made of hard plastic, which makes them also sturdy and long-lasting.
Push the top pieces of the metallic stretch cord through the inside hole of the flower pot. Slide a pearlized bead over the cord pieces sticking through the top of the flower pot. Place the 8″ length of lavender ribbon in between the pearlized bead and the balloon knot on the cord. Tie a tight bow. Make it snow around the bottom of the “bell” using the 1/4″ flat brush and the embossing paste.
Using the 1/4″ flat brush, paint Deep Space Blue Galaxy Glitter over the “Snow.”
You’re all done! I hope you enjoyed my Victorian Holly Berry Bell Ornament!
Merry Christmas
Kristie
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Mother of 3 says
I bet that makes an adorable little tinkling sound too! Pinned.
Kristie says
Yes, the big jingle bell sounds nice this time of year!
Courtney says
I love my little Christmas bells! Thank you so much for the beautiful ornaments Kristie! I love the color — and it actually matches my home perfectly. I can’t wait to decorate my tree. Merry Christmas! ~ Courtney
Kristie Schubert says
I received your ornament the day before yesterday. It’s lovely, Courtney! I’m going to drop by your blog and read the tutorial this morning.
Ellibelle says
These are wonderful! Love your painting and the glitter you added! Such a great idea!
Ellibelle’s Corner
Kristie Schubert says
Thank you, Ellibelle!
Michelle says
That’s such a cute ornament idea!!! It would be great personalized for gifts, too. 🙂
Kristie Schubert says
Personalization is a good idea, Michelle.
Jessa says
Cuuuuuttte! I’m very impressed with your painting skills!
Kristie Schubert says
Thanks, Jesse!
Roseann Hampton says
Such a fun ornament – love it!
Kristie says
Thanks, Roseann!
Jenny says
Your painting is so pretty and glitter is always a good idea. I love jingle bells at Christmas time. It’s adorable.
Kristie Schubert says
Me too, Jenny.
Kristie says
Glitter is the best, Jenny!
Marie Dabbs says
Oh I wish I could hand paint such pretty details like that! Great idea to use the little pots, too!
Kristie Schubert says
Thanks, Marie!
Cherryl Ehlenburg says
These are so cute! And you did a great job painting the details!
Kristie Schubert says
Thanks. cherryl!
Erlene says
I’ve always wanted to make a clay pot ornament. It’s so fun to be able to personalize an ornament and paint something unique like this. Pinned.
Kristie Schubert says
Terra cotta is a great surface for acrylics. It’s cool and porous. Perfect!
Michele Michael says
Kristie. Nice work lady. Pinning to my ornament board and sharing on sm. The group display is very pretty too.
Teresa says
I love the color combination of these! Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party. Pinned.
Kristie Schubert says
Thanks, Teresa.
Sharon says
Such a pretty ornament! I love your little cottage 🙂
Thank you for linking up with us at Creative Muster! Pinned this 🙂
Blessings to you xoxoxo Sharon from Adoring Creations.
Kristie Schubert says
Thank you, Sharon! Have a blessed Thanksgiving.
Lisa L Lombardo says
Very cute Kristie! Thanks for sharing this on Farm Fresh Tuesdays! I hope you’ll stop by and share your talent with us again this evening!
Kristie Schubert says
Thanks for hosting, Lisa!
Dee | Grammy's Grid says
How cute!! Thanks so much for linking up at #AThemedLinkup 6 for All Things Christmas. Shared.
Kristie Schubert says
Thanks, Dee!
Dee | Grammy's Grid says
Visiting again to say thanks so much for linking up at #AThemedLinkup 7 for Christmas Trees and Ornaments. Shared again!
Kristie Schubert says
Merry Christmas, Dee!
Rebecca Payne says
Thank you for sharing! Merry Christmas!
Kristie Schubert says
Thanks for joining us, Rebecca!
Marilyn Lesniak says
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Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too! Please stay safe and healthy. Come party with us at Over The Moon! Catapult your content Over The Moon! @marilyn_lesniak @EclecticRedBarn
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Kristie Schubert says
Thanks for hosting!