Curbly Ornaments Challenge: DIY Painted Veneer Ornaments

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Brittni Mehlhoff

Last time I was at my local wood working store, I picked up some long pieces of maple veneer, thinking I’d use it somehow during the holidays. At the time I had no idea how I’d use it, but once the Curbly Ornament Challenge rolled around, I realized this material would be perfect for making easy holiday ornaments. Here’s what I ended up with.   

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The finished ornaments are colorful and funky, but are also super easy to make. And would be perfect for making in large quantities as small gift sets or gift toppers.

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Supplies:

• maple veneer (I used ambrosia maple)
• pencil
• paint brush
• hole punch
• Xacto knife
• string
• acrylic paint

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How-To:

1. Draw out various shapes that you want to use for the ornaments. You can freehand the shapes or trace something you already have.

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2. Then, cut out the pieces, using an Xacto knife (or scissors if you prefer – just be careful the veneer can be a little brittle).

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3. Next, punch a hole through each shape, toward the top, with a hole punch.

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4. Then paint them with acrylic paint, in various designs and patterns.

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5. Add a colorful string and tie in a knot, and you’re ready to hang your new new ornaments on the tree. Pretty easy, right?

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