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How to Make Upcycled Glitter Christmas Ornament

Do these look familiar?  I had a few vintage Jello molds left over after making my junk pumpkins.  I’ve been holding on to them for a year, trying to decide what to do with them.  I finally decided to turn one into a glitter Christmas ornament.  This is how I make beautiful, vintage style Christmas ornament in just a few minutes.  BEFORE - Vintage Jello tins for upcycled Christmas ornaments | DuctTapeAndDenim.com

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Upcycled Glitter Christmas Ornament

I collect these vintage tin molds and tart tins at thrift stores, garage sales, and flea markets all year long.  I’ve made a few different things with them but Christmas ornaments are still my favorite craft projects! Here’s what you need to make these ornaments:

  • vintage Jello mold
  • Gorilla Spray Adhesive
  • glitter
  • snow
  • Christmas miniatures
  • quilt batting
  • clear Gorilla Glue
  • chenille stem (or ribbon) for hanger

Gorilla Spray Adhesive is my secret for getting these made in just a few minutes.  It makes applying the glitter super quick and easy. I placed the vintage mold into a cardboard box to protect my table from overspray then gave the inside a good coat of Gorilla Spray Adhesive. Gorilla Glue Spray Adhesive and glitter | DuctTapeAndDenim.com I immediately sprinkled this beautiful fine green glitter all over, rolled the mold around so the glitter got on every section, and dumped out the excess.  This reminded me of making bundt cakes with my mom when I was little.  She let me butter and flour the pans before she poured the batter in. Making a glittered Jello mold Christmas ornament | DuctTapeAndDenim.com I pulled off a piece of quilt batting, sprayed a bit of the adhesive on the bottom, and stuck it in.  Then I arranged my miniatures and glued them in with the clear glue. Finished glitter Christmas ornament | DuctTapeAndDenim.com I wrapped my chenille stem around the outer edge of the tin mold and twisted the ends to make a hanger.  I glued it in place with the clear glue also. Close up, DIY glitter Christmas ornament | DuctTapeAndDenim.com What do ya think? I think these would also be beautiful with gold glitter on the outside.  But since mine were already rose gold I skipped that step.  My next ornament may look completely different! This is a delicate craft project but this glue is heavy duty.  It can hold much heavier things than glitter.  It’s the perfect solution when you need to cover a large area with an adhesive.  This will dry permanently but you do have a 10 minute or so window when it is repositionable.  It also dries clear so it won’t show up if you get a little crazy when you spray it.  (Like I’ve been known to do!) Gorilla Spray Adhesive Christmas Ornament | DuctTapeAndDenim.com

I also used this for glittering INSIDE one of those clear glass ornaments.  And for an upcycled orange juice lid ornament.  You’ll see those later…   Please leave a comment and let me know what ornaments you’ve made this year.  Merry Christmas!

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Gorilla Glue for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.

‘Til the next project,

 Ann @ Duct Tape and Denim

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  1. Gladys Wittman says

    December 11, 2017 at 8:01 am

    Great idea – I love using miniatures – makes the world a (little) nicer!

    Reply
  2. Carol S. says

    December 11, 2017 at 10:22 am

    Very cute idea!

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  3. Linda Butler says

    December 11, 2017 at 2:55 pm

    Nice giveaway ! ! !

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  4. Sunny C says

    December 11, 2017 at 3:57 pm

    What a Beautiful ornament. Thank-You so much for sharing such a great idea!
    I personally have been quite busy making Glittered Christmas Tags.
    Merry Christmas!!

    Reply
  5. Theresa Crandall says

    December 11, 2017 at 5:57 pm

    Such a sweet little ornament. I can’t wait to find some little figurines and try this! Love the vintage feel.

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  6. Angela says

    December 11, 2017 at 10:59 pm

    I definately am going to have to get some of this spray adhesive. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  7. Rachelle says

    December 12, 2017 at 4:56 am

    I will have to look for jello molds. This is a must make for me.

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  8. Florence @ VintageSouthernPicks says

    December 12, 2017 at 5:39 am

    Those are so cute Ann! I couldn’t imagine how you were going to approach the jello molds for Christmas ornaments! Now I see how easy it is to do.

    Reply
  9. MARTHAIA says

    December 12, 2017 at 4:21 pm

    So pretty !!!! Thanks for sharing ….

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  10. kimberly says

    December 12, 2017 at 5:13 pm

    I NEED SOME OF THAT

    Reply
  11. Becky says

    December 13, 2017 at 6:38 am

    What a great way to use my little pudding moulds.

    Reply
  12. Jacie C. says

    December 20, 2017 at 8:59 am

    Cute project! Great, generous giveaway!

    Reply
  13. Susan says

    December 20, 2017 at 12:24 pm

    I’ll definitely be on the lookout for some of those jello molds.

    Reply
  14. wendy says

    December 20, 2017 at 3:15 pm

    love the vintage look..so cute..
    may have to make a run to my local thrift store to see what they have ♡

    Reply
  15. Kathy A says

    July 25, 2018 at 10:27 am

    I scored some thin glassed punch cups and am going to try this with them! Wish I could find more inexpensive (read cheap!!) Christmas figurines! They’re on the “look for list.”

    Reply
    • ducttapeanddenim says

      July 26, 2018 at 11:02 am

      That should be beautiful!

      Reply

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