Friday, December 13, 2013

{Deer Silhouette Ornament from a Recycled Gift Box}

Hey, y'all!  As a crafter who likes to repurpose items whenever I can, I have a stockpile of empty boxes and containers in my craft room that take up way more space than I'd like to admit.  Around Christmastime, I like to try to recycle those items into unique ornaments. (Remember by Recycled Juice Carton Ornament and my Gift Box Ornaments?)  This year I decided to make another version of my gift box ornaments.
Create a Deer Silhouette Ornament from a recycled gift box using this tutorial from Pitter & Glink! #DIYOrnament #Christmascraft
I began by selecting a gift box top that was the perfect size for an ornament.
Create a Deer Silhouette Ornament from a recycled gift box using this tutorial from Pitter & Glink! #DIYOrnament #Christmascraft
I painted the inside with red paint.
Create a Deer Silhouette Ornament from a recycled gift box using this tutorial from Pitter & Glink! #DIYOrnament #Christmascraft
After that dried, I covered the outside with a festive washi tape.
Create a Deer Silhouette Ornament from a recycled gift box using this tutorial from Pitter & Glink! #DIYOrnament #Christmascraft
I then covered the washi tape with a layer of sparkle Mod Podge to keep the tape from peeling up and, well, just because everything is better with glitter.
Create a Deer Silhouette Ornament from a recycled gift box using this tutorial from Pitter & Glink! #DIYOrnament #Christmascraft
Then I started working on the deer Silhouette.
Create a Deer Silhouette Ornament from a recycled gift box using this tutorial from Pitter & Glink! #DIYOrnament #Christmascraft
I printed a deer silhouette that I found using a Google image search.  (It's the same silhouette I used for my Reindeer Silhouette Embroidery Hoop Art.)  I printed the silhouette out in a size that would fit well in the box top.  I used double stick tape to stick the printed deer on a piece of recycled cardboard, and then I cut out the deer with a craft knife.
Create a Deer Silhouette Ornament from a recycled gift box using this tutorial from Pitter & Glink! #DIYOrnament #Christmascraft
I painted the deer with a coat of primer (gesso) followed by two coats of green paint.  Then I covered it with a layer of green glitter mixed with Mod Podge.
Create a Deer Silhouette Ornament from a recycled gift box using this tutorial from Pitter & Glink! #DIYOrnament #Christmascraft
I used hot glue to glue the glittered deer to the box.  I also glued some pom-pom trim to the inside edges of the box.
Create a Deer Silhouette Ornament from a recycled gift box using this tutorial from Pitter & Glink! #DIYOrnament #Christmascraft
I tied some embroidery floss in a loop, threaded that through a wooden bead, and glued that to the top of the box to create a hanger for the ornament.
Create a Deer Silhouette Ornament from a recycled gift box using this tutorial from Pitter & Glink! #DIYOrnament #Christmascraft
I love the Christmas colors and the sparkly deer, but what I love most is that I was able to recycle something that would have otherwise been put in the trash.  
If you want more handmade ornament inspiration, be sure to check out Stephanie Lynn's handmade ornament series over at Under the Table and Dreaming
Handmade Ornament Ideas
I had the pleasure of posting an ornament earlier in the week as part of the series, and there have been so many other awesome ornaments other creative bloggers have shared.  Inspiration is coming out of the wazoo over there, and you don't want to miss it!  Happy crafting!

3 comments:

  1. Love that deer silhouette! How you manage to look at a lid box and dream up something so sparkly and creative, is beyond me! I always love how you use your materials. Mod Podge'ing' the washi tape is a super good idea. This is so fun, Bethany!

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  2. Oh how sweet, fun and frugal. That beautiful craft room of yours is definitely a peace of inspiration.

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