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    Homemade Christmas Ornaments made from Curtain Rings

    By: Jane · Updated: 20 Jan, '18 · This post may contain affiliate links · 37 Comments

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    Today was a cold, rainy day which was perfect for making these homemade Christmas ornaments. I made these ornaments from wooden curtain rings, and since we don't have our tree up yet, I just hung one on this container so I could show it to you.

    Ornament made from a  wooden curtain ring

    This all came about when I ran across this bag of wooden curtain rings that I forgot I had.

    Bag of wooden curtain rings

    I wasn't quite sure how I was going to transform my curtain rings into ornaments, but when I ran across this bag of potpourri containing miniature pine cones and preserved juniper I knew what I was going to do.

    Bag of pinecone potpourri

    I 've already been gathering pine cones to use in my Christmas decorating this year, and it seems that a whole lot of other people are doing the same!

    Bowl of potpourri

    The potpourri contains pine cones of all sizes, and I found it at Carolina Pottery in Columbia, SC.

    Miniature pine cones and preserved juniper

    Here you can see the miniature pine cones and the preserved juniper.

    Completed ornament made from a curtain ring

    You can see how I used the little pine cones and juniper in making the ornaments.  Hobby Lobby also carries the miniature pine cones.

    White curtain ring with metallic paper on the back

      The first step in making these ornaments is to paint your rings. Mine were already white, so the next step is to create a back. Since I'm going to be using these on a tree decorated in white and silver, I decided to go with a silver back.

    Circles cut out of a paper plate painted silver

    I had spray painted a paper plate with silver paint and cut circles out of it to make some of my backs, and that worked the best. But it was raining today and I couldn't spray paint more of them.

    Circles cut out of metallic scrapbook paper

    Luckily, I had some silver scrapbook paper and I cut circles out of it.

    Silver leaf rub 'n buff

    After gluing on the backs , I added a little silver leaf Rub 'n Buff to the rings.

    Pine cone and juniper glued on

    Next I hot glued the juniper and the pine cones to the ring.

    Epsom salt and glitter in a bowl

    I mixed some Epsom salt and glitter in a bowl so I could glam up the ornaments a bit. To apply it, I watered down some Mod Podge and brushed it on the ring. Then I sprinkled the salt and glitter onto the ring.

    Glitter and epsom salt added to ring

    2 finished ornaments on burlap

    I can't wait to see them hanging on our tree.  It's all part of my plan to use more natural materials in decorating for Christmas this year. Are you thinking about Christmas, too?

    Homemade ornaments made from wooden curtain rings

     

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    1. darcy Burnham-Gain

      December 06, 2015 at 4:43 pm

      Just an FYI ... if you have any Alder Trees in your area they have something that looks like little pine cones on their branches. When they first appear they are green in colour but by fall they have turned brown and usually fall off the trees. A little bit of Gesso painted on with a sponge brush and it looks just like snow. I live in the Silicon Valley of California and have access to thousands of these things. Check your areas and see if Alder Trees grow in your area. I tried to copy & paste a picture for you but it wouldn't allow me to.

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    2. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog

      December 15, 2012 at 12:08 pm

      Jane!!! These are the perfect upcycle, love the touches of nature!! thank you so much for linking up to our party!!

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    3. [email protected]

      November 26, 2012 at 7:41 am

      I LOVE these!! I just happen to have a "stash" of curtain rings too 🙂 Hmmm...now you've got me thinking. So many ideas...so little time! Thanks, Laurel

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    4. Gail

      November 25, 2012 at 6:41 pm

      Your Christmas ornaments are adorable Jane! What a great idea!!

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    5. debbiedoos

      November 25, 2012 at 10:32 am

      LOVE these Jane...they are adorable and such a clever idea. So glad you shared them at the party.

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    6. JoAnn @ SweetPepperRose

      November 24, 2012 at 8:54 pm

      Sweet little ornaments - great idea!

      Reply
    7. Libby

      November 24, 2012 at 10:00 am

      Happy to have found your blog. I enjoyed reading about your new adventures. I was a big fan of "The Breeze" and miss it so much.

      Reply
    8. Ira Morse

      November 22, 2012 at 11:01 pm

      Like the idea of your homemade Christmas ornament, silver has always been a color of freedom, peace, neutral, shining, silent, trust, still and silent and a color, which has been attractive to me always.

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    9. Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      November 22, 2012 at 10:34 pm

      Jane!
      These are adorable - I actually have some old curtain rings lying around and this would be perfect!

      I love using natural elements in decorating and I'm trying to go simpler this year too!

      Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving too.
      Kelly

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    10. Thistle

      November 22, 2012 at 9:35 am

      Jane,

      These are so cute! What a fun, repurposed idea!

      Wishing you and your wonderful family a blessed Thanksgiving!
      karianne

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    11. Kathy

      November 21, 2012 at 11:09 pm

      Jane,
      These are so cute! I've been thinking about decorating for Christmas! I hope to start on Friday, after Thanksgiving! Hope you and Leo have a great Thanksgiving!

      Reply
    12. Patti

      November 21, 2012 at 8:50 pm

      These are adorable! I was looking for a craft to make with my kids at school. These will just fit the bill.
      Thanks for sharing and have a happy and blessed Thanksgiving.
      Patti

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    13. [email protected] Designs

      November 21, 2012 at 4:22 pm

      Jane...fantastic idea!!...The ornaments are so beautiful...and what a great "base" as they already have hooks!!...A great craft to do with my little one!!!

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    14. [email protected]

      November 20, 2012 at 9:52 pm

      This looks great, what a fabulous idea. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones! I would love for you to visit me and see the centerpiece at my Thanksgiving table 🙂 I am visiting you from Savvy Southern Style!

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    15. Jean Windham

      November 20, 2012 at 9:20 am

      Jane I had seen a similar type of Christmas ornament in one of my ladies magazines. Most of them had family photo's and family pets. Yours are creative and will look great with the theme of more natural materials for Christmas. Jean

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    16. Tammy @ A Walk in the Countryside

      November 20, 2012 at 7:53 am

      Jane, this is a clever idea! So many possibilities with this project! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

      Reply
    17. Karen

      November 20, 2012 at 12:12 am

      Wow amazing. So so creative and pretty.

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    18. Dawn

      November 19, 2012 at 9:36 pm

      Thanks for dropping by the party and showing off your creative talent.

      Reply
    19. Ann

      November 19, 2012 at 7:01 pm

      These are pretty cute! I agree that pine cones seem to be the go-to natural element. lol. I cut some boxwood today and put it in a bucket. I guess that's a start! Plan to really get started this weekend. Hoping you and Leo have a wonderful Thanksgiving. I am so grateful for our friendship. Blessings to you both!

      Reply
    20. Kris

      November 19, 2012 at 3:43 pm

      Great idea! I just purchased some clear glass round ornaments and with Mod Modge, I decoupaged them with colorful Christmas scrapbook paper torn into small pieces. They turned out great and are wonderful to give as gifts! 🙂

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    21. vikki

      November 19, 2012 at 3:37 pm

      So cute. I did have to laugh though since my husband and I just got done rewatching the movie "Planes, Trains and Automobiles. Made me think of John Candy's character who was the shower curtain king!

      Reply
    22. Barbara F.

      November 19, 2012 at 11:15 am

      These are so adorable. I have some rings in my linen closet I'm sure, although I have doors and no longer use the curtains. I also wanted to get a package outto you this week, I may not be able to do it til next week, things are a little hectic ;-0 but I will let you know definitely! xo

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    23. Olive Cooper

      November 19, 2012 at 10:53 am

      Love the use of mini pine cones.

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    24. Dolly Sarrio

      November 19, 2012 at 10:19 am

      So cute Jane!

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    25. Mary

      November 19, 2012 at 9:48 am

      These are adorable Jane! I love the idea of mixing Epson salt with the glitter! Christmas has just been on the fringes of my brain with Thanksgiving this week. I have lots of cleaning to do 🙂

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    26. Kathleen

      November 19, 2012 at 9:35 am

      Very pretty, Jane!
      Happy Thanksgiving!

      Reply
    27. dawn

      November 19, 2012 at 7:43 am

      Jane, these are too cute:) What a creative girl you are.

      Reply
    28. Danni Baird

      November 19, 2012 at 7:15 am

      How cute and clever! Pinned it!

      Reply
    29. Carlene @ Oganized Clutter

      November 19, 2012 at 6:25 am

      Cute ornaments Jane. I like adding natural touches.

      Reply
    30. Saxon @ Lets Drink Coffee, Darling

      November 19, 2012 at 4:11 am

      Those are adorable! What a great idea to use curtain rings for! Love handmade ornaments! 🙂

      Reply
    31. Kim

      November 18, 2012 at 10:28 pm

      Those are so cute, Jane. I have a very old curtain ring ornament that has a cross stitched back on it and was given to me as a gift. I hang it every year.

      Reply
    32. Lavender Dreams

      November 18, 2012 at 9:53 pm

      This is a fun project and I see bags of these rings at the thrift store all the time. It would be fun to embellish them in all different ways! I love red berries! Enjoy your week! Happy Thanksgiving!

      Reply
    33. Rachee

      November 18, 2012 at 9:40 pm

      Cool!
      Doable and so elegant!
      Hopped over from the hop and now staying to see what else you come up with.
      -r

      Reply

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