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Introducing Vintage Treasure Boxes

May 25, 2021 by

I am so excited to share some fun news with you this week! I’m introducing my brand new Vintage Treasure Boxes and I can’t wait for you to see what they’re all about!

This project has been on my heart for a long while now and the timing finally feels right. I have finally been able to work out all the details and get them ready to launch. I am so thrilled to introduce my Vintage Treasure Boxes to you! Now I am able to give you access to a collection vintage treasures that I’ve collected all in a box delivered directly to your home!

Introducing Vintage Treasure Boxes

I share lots of fun projects with you that use vintage treasures. And I realize that not everyone has bins of treasures at home like I do. I also understand that hitting up the vintage markets and Amish country all the time can be hard to do. With these Vintage Treasure Boxes, I’ve done the shopping for you! I give you a large variety of items so that you can start your own treasure collection that is perfect for crafting or displaying.

It can take a long time and a lot of digging to collect all of these items. With these vintage boxes, I’ve already done all of the foot work for you! In the video below I show you what comes in some of the first boxes and also give you some ideas of how to use them. Each box will be different because the items come from markets not stores. Every piece is unique! But I will be including similar items in each one.

The awesome thing about the individuality of each box is that you can order them more than once and never get the same thing twice! I am including a variety of book and music sheets in each box but I know that some of you will want more. So, I am also offering paper packs. You can get a small pack or a large pack, depending on what you need.

Watch the Vintage Treasure Box video here!!

Some of the items in the box…

As soon as you get your Vintage Treasure Box, you’ll be ready to start crafting! Everyone gets a vintage bottle and items to decorate it. You get a bundle of beautiful lace that you can tie on any of your creations. Some of the other items may include:

  • keys
  • dominos
  • buttons
  • door knobs
  • spindles
  • spools
  • post cards
  • flash cards
  • clock faces
  • scrolls
  • tags
  • spoons
  • coins
  • metal casters
  • book pages and sheet music
  • Oh that beautiful lace!

Know that each of the items in these boxes has been hand picked by me at vintage markets. Nothing has come from a craft store. Each item is a beautiful part of history that we can honor and display in our homes. I am so excited to share these beautiful pieces with you and get you on your way to using them in your crafting! If you aren’t sure how to use these items, I have lots of tutorials here on the blog and on my my YouTube channel that you can check out. And of course you can watch me live on my Facebook page!

I hope you love these boxes as much as I have loved putting them together for you! I hope you feel inspired by them and have so much fun receiving them and using the pieces! Happy vintage crafting, friends!

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If you love creating vintage treasures as much as I do you can also join my membership group, Tami Loves Creating Vintage Treasures. There you will get exclusive tutorials that will teach you how to create beautiful and unique pieces that will fit perfectly with your vintage decor!

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Making Steampunk Creations

April 25, 2021 by

Many of you know how much I love collecting and making vintage treasures. Today I am making steampunk creations that are the perfect way to make use of your collection of small vintage items!

One of my very favorite things to do is to help people find ways to display their family heirlooms. So often we keep things from our loved ones because they are dear to us but they end up staying in a box in a closet somewhere. What I do is help people get those boxes out of the basement and incorporate those treasured items into their home. In the video below I’m making steampunk creations that are a fun way to display those random vintage items that many of us love but don’t know what to do with!

Making Steampunk Creations

For those of you who don’t know, steampunk decor is basically an elegant blend of of vintage items, many of which come from the Victorian and industrial revolution era. I don’t stick to any rules or eras when I am making my creations, I just chose items that I love and think work well together.

The items that I use for these pieces are true vintage treasures that I’ve collected over the years. Whenever I go to vintage markets I spend time digging through bins finding items that I love. You can do the same thing but you can also ask to go through your grandpa’s garage or your grandma’s basement. Those little items that come from our family members add so much beauty and sentimental value to these pieces!

Each piece is different

I give you basic instructions for this project but each piece is going to be wonderfully unique based on what items you are working with. Each piece is its own beautiful tribute to history and I love every one for its uniqueness. If you are like me, you already have a lot of treasures at home that you can use. If you don’t have items though yet, I can help! You can find several on my website that will get you started. If you have something in mind that you don’t see on the website you can message me on Facebook and I’ll see what I can find. And, you can become a treasure hunter yourself and hit up your local vintage markets!

Supply List

  • Vintage door plates
  • Vintage metal pieces and bits (brass fixtures, light bulbs, keys, springs, metal casters, brass door latches, watch or clock faces, door knobs, circle pullers, old spoons, vintage jewelry pieces, typewriter keys, old coins, etc. and any other small vintage items you have).
  • Metal glue (like E6000)
  • Wire cutters (you may or may not need these to remove parts of old jewelry, wear eye protection if you need to do this)

Steampunk Creations Instructions

  1. Start by laying out your fun vintage treasures. Lay your pieces on the door plate and move things around until you figure out how you want them arranged.
  2. Once you have everything placed, propped, and arranged how you want it start gluing your pieces down. Start by gluing your bottom pieces first and then build up any layers.

The Wrap Up…

And that’s it friends! These are very simple to make. The fun comes in digging through all the beautiful bits and putting your piece together like a puzzle. If you love the look of these pieces but don’t want to make your own. I can help you there too! There are some available for purchase in my shop that you can check out. I love these treasure compilations so much and I hope you do too!

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If you love creating vintage treasures as much as I do you can also join my membership group, Tami Loves Creating Vintage Treasures. There you will get exclusive tutorials that will teach you how to create beautiful and unique pieces that will fit perfectly with your vintage decor!

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DIY Decorated Books

April 11, 2021 by

I love using books in my decor, especially vintage books. Today I’m making my own DIY decorated books out of ones I found on my shelf. The results are beautiful books with a vintage look!

If you love books as much as I do, this project is for you! It combines two of my favorite things: books and vintage decor! These DIY decorated books are simple to do and use supplies that you may already have at home. All you need is a book you know you wont read again, some Mod Podge, a few old book pages, and muslin shreds. A few simple steps and you’ll be able to give beautiful new life to a book that was just sitting and collecting dust. That’s a big win in my book!

DIY Decorated Books

You know that I like to share all of the things that I love with you and this project is one of my favorites! These books are wonderful as display items, they look great on a mantel or end table. They are also great to give as gifts and can be used as a special photo album or scrap book. The pages still open at each section where the muslin shreds are tied and you could put photos on those pages. It would be a beautiful gift for a wedding or baby shower!

If you’ve been following me for awhile you know that I love to use muslin shreds. I add them to vintage bottles, books, and so many other decorative items. It is so easy to always have the shreds on hand for your craft projects. If you want to learn how to make your own muslin shreds, I have a post for that too. They’re super easy and you can do most of it while watching TV in the evenings!

Where to find your books…

Don’t worry friends, I wouldn’t do this process with just any book. I chose a couple of books from my shelf that I know I’m never going to read. If you don’t have any books that you’re willing to part with (and believe me, I get it!) you can browse the shelves at your local thrift store. Usually you can find books that there are zillions of copies of and you don’t actually care to read. I’ve actually scored some awesome vintage books while looking for books I’d be willing to craft with! Bonus!

Supply List

  • A hard cover book; any one will work!
  • Old paper pages (from books, catalogs, and anything else you have)
  • Mod Podge (I like the matte finish for this project)
  • Chip brush
  • Hole punch
  • Muslin shreds
  • Pencil or BBQ skewer
  • Add-ons like keys

Step by Step Instructions

  1. Start by covering one side of your book with Mod Podge. Then rip the old pages to the size and shape that you want and place them onto the book. this part is like a puzzle, use different shades of pages and different texts to add variety. As you add more pages, add more Mod Podge to secure them all in place. Repeat this process until the whole front cover, back cover, and spine. Continue to the inside of the front and back covers if you want to.
  2. Next, use the whole punch to punch holes in a section of the pages. Move the holes around for each section so they are alternating. (I show you exactly how to do this in the video!)
  3. Once all your holes are punched, take one muslin shred and use the pencil or skewer to push it through the holes of one section and tie it. Trim it if you need too. Then move on to the next set of holes and do the same. Repeat until all your holes are full.

The Wrap Up…

And that’s all there is too it! In the video above I also show you how to display books that have their binding removed. Sometimes vintage books don’t hold up so well but that doesn’t mean they can’t still be loved and displayed. I show you a super easy way to use them! I hope you love this project as much as I do friends, happy crafting!

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If you love creating vintage treasures as much as I do you can also join my membership group, Tami Loves Creating Vintage Treasures. There you will get exclusive tutorials that will teach you how to create beautiful and unique pieces that will fit perfectly with your vintage decor!

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Paper Mache Bunny

March 6, 2021 by

I just love spring crafts, especially Easter crafts! Today I’m showing you how to make an adorable paper Mache bunny that is so fun to do. And I use instant paper Mache so it’s so easy!

I know that when you hear the words paper mache bunny you probably think of a big ole drippy mess. It doesn’t have to be like that anymore though! Now you can use instant paper mache that works just like clay and is so easy to use. If you’ve never worked with this medium before this is the perfect project for you. This bunny is super forgiving, it doesn’t need to be perfect. In fact it’s the imperfections that make it so cute!

Paper Mache Bunny

Let’s talk about this amazing “clay” for a minute. I love this stuff because it gives that awesome paper Mache look but without all the paper, liquid, and layering. It basically behaves like a clay which makes it easy to mold into the shapes you want. Like cute little bunnies for Easter!

When the “clay” is wet it is a gray color but once it dries it becomes white. Leaving it as is fits nicely with the vintage look that I love but you can also paint it. For my bunny I did a mix, I used paint to add detail but left the rest raw.

What is this membership you speak of?

When you watch the video below, you will see exactly how I made my adorable bunny. In the video I also talk about my membership group, Tami Loves Creating Vintage Treasures. I want to mention it here because this video is an older one and there have been some great changes to the group since then.

First off, in the video I say that the membership is $27 a month but it’s only $15 now! Second, when you join the group you’ll get exclusive live craft tutorials from me every month but you also get access to all the past tutorials. That’s a whole lot of crafting fun! If you want to know more about the group you can find more information here. I’d love to see you in this super fun group of fabulous ladies!

Supply List

  • Instant paper Mache like CelluClay
  • Aluminum foil
  • Bobby pin or toothpick
  • (optional) paint. I used pink and black for my bunny
  • Small paint brush
  • Whiskers (I used bristle ends from an old broom but you can use anything you like!)
  • Rapid fuse glue
  • Ribbon for bow

Step by Step Instructions

  1. First, follow the directions on your box of clay to get it ready to use. Next, make 2 small balls with the aluminum foil. Then take the clay and form it evenly over the balls.
  2. On one of the balls start to form indentations for the eyes. Then form a little nose.
  3. Next make two foil shapes for ears. Don’t worry about making them perfectly, you’ll use the clay to shape them up well. Form the clay over the foil to make your ears. Add the ears to the head and then make a small tail. You want the tail to look textured so don’t smooth it down too much.
  4. Use a bobby pin or similar tool to carve in little whiskers.
  5. Lay the bunny head and body on a baking sheet lined with parchment to dry. You can either let it air dry or bake it in the oven to dehydrate the clay.
  6. Once the clay is dry glue the head onto the body and get ready to paint if you want to do that. I used pink paint for the inner ears and nose and black paint to do the eyes and mouth.
  7. Use the glue to add your whiskers and then use the ribbon to tie a cute little bow around the bunny’s neck.

The Wrap Up…

And that’s it friends! Once you get the hang of molding, this project is easy peasy. And, now that you know how to do it you’ll be able to make items for all of the seasons. Think about cute little snowmen and Valentine hearts! You may have noticed that sometimes it can be hard to judge how much clay you will need. If you have leftovers just try to think of a creative way to use it up. That’s easy for Easter, just roll it into eggs! I hope you love this project as much as I did. Happy crafting friends!

Looking for more decor inspiration? Be sure to follow me on Facebook and Instagram! You can also subscribe to my YouTube channel so you never miss a video tutorial!

If you love creating vintage treasures as much as I do you can also join my membership group, Tami Loves Creating Vintage Treasures. There you will get exclusive tutorials that will teach you how to create beautiful and unique pieces that will fit perfectly with your vintage decor!

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How to Make Rosettes

February 27, 2021 by

I have a great little project for you today friends! I’m showing you how to make rosettes that are the perfect addition to any craft project!

Whether you’re a vintage lover like me or just like pretty things in general, having something beautiful that you can make yourself is always a win. I’m showing you how to make rosettes that add something special to decor and craft projects alike. You can make these match any color or style that you love. They can also be made in absolutely any size you like. As with most of my projects, there is no limit to where your creativity can take you with these!

How to Make Rosettes

These little rosettes may look complicated but they are actually one of the easiest things to make! The only trick to them is not getting burned by the hot glue. And, I have the solution to that problem! You just need to wait a quick minute after you apply the hot glue for it to cool a bit. Then you can still work with it while it’s flexible but not burn your finger tips. I show you exactly how to do this in the video below.

Picking Your Fabric…

Like I said, you can make these rosettes to match any style you want. It all comes down to choosing which fabric to use. I love vintage so I normally will use muslin (stained or plain), burlap, or ticking. If you love bright colors, pastels, or patterns just look for fabric that will be a good fit for you.

I love to keep an eye out at thrift stores and garage sales for old sheets, blankets, and other bits of fabric that I can craft with. There’s no point in spending top dollar for new fabric when I am usually shredding, staining, and wrapping with it. Plus, it’s a great way to do a little something for the planet by finding a new way to use old items. Repurposing is like a fun little game that I love to play every day!

The Finishing Touches…

When you’ve mastered the twist and wrap and have your rosettes all done there are a few things you can do with them. I love to add buttons or bling to the center of mine. You could also stack a small one onto the center of a big one for a layered look. When they’re complete you can use them anywhere and any way you like! They look adorable in wedding decor, gift wrapping, on lamp shades and pretty stools. You name it, you can put a rosette on it!

Supply List

  • Fabric of your choice (I used burlap, ticking, and muslin in this video)
  • Hot glue gun
  • Measuring tape
  • Embellishments for the center of your rosettes (like buttons, jewels, broaches, or earrings.) This is optional but oh so cute!

Step by Step Instructions

  1. Start by cutting your fabric into strips that are 1 inch wide and as long as you need it. For a small rosette I’ve used an 8″ strip for a really large one use a 30″ strip. For sizes in between adjust your length accordingly.
  2. Next put a dab of hot glue at the end of the strip. Wait for the glue to cool enough to handle then twist the end. Keep twisting your fabric and when you have a decent section twisted put another dab of hot glue and start wrapping your twisted fabric around itself.
  3. Keep twisting, gluing, and wrapping until you have completed your rosette. Be sure to wait for the glue to cool a bit before twisting and wrapping.
  4. When your rosette is complete you can use hot glue to add a pretty item to the center.

The Wrap Up…

I hope you love these rosettes as much as I do! You can see how easy they are to do. That means that you can make a whole bunch if you want to. I promise that once you start picturing how to use them you’ll want to put them on everything! I’d love to see what you come up with for yours so feel free to share your ideas with me, I would love that!

Looking for more decor inspiration? Be sure to follow me on Facebook and Instagram! You can also subscribe to my YouTube channel so you never miss a video tutorial!

If you love creating vintage treasures as much as I do you can also join my membership group, Tami Loves Creating Vintage Treasures. There you will get exclusive tutorials that will teach you how to create beautiful and unique pieces that will fit perfectly with your vintage decor!

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Decorating Vintage Eggs

February 13, 2021 by

We are coming into the tail end of winter friends! To help get us through the home stretch I’m decorating Vintage Eggs and showing you how it’s done!

I love the last days of winter because there is so much to look forward to with spring right around the corner. My fingers get all itchy to start working on spring crafts! Today I’m showing you how to decorate vintage eggs that are perfect for spring and Easter decor. These little nuggets are so cute and I can’t wait for you to see how you can make your own! In the video below I show you how I like to make mine and you can take it from there.

Decorating Vintage Eggs

There are so many different ways that you can decorate eggs. Since I’m a lover of all things vintage that’s the style that I go with. I also love neutral colors so that’s what I use here. You can absolutely adapt this project to fit your own tastes though! Add some color to yours with pretty silk flowers or use supplies that you already have on hand instead of the ones I use. There is no right or wrong way to make these eggs! Just do what makes you happy.

Project Tips…

If you are decorating real eggs you want to start by poking small holes in them and leaving them to drain in the egg carton. This is typically done by poking holes in the top and bottom of the egg. I don’t like to see the holes though so I figured out that I can make my holes in the side. That way I can easily cover them up with my decor items.

Another thing to keep in mind is that you want a 3D effect on your eggs. Don’t glue your decor items down flat on the eggs or they won’t display as nicely. Just add a dab of hot glue to one part of your items and allow them to naturally stick up from the surface of the egg. This will give your eggs much more depth and dimension than if you were to Mod Podge your items on.

How to display your eggs…

I like to make my eggs in a bunch of three. They look so cute all nestled together! You can put your eggs anywhere you like. Even just on a side table by themselves they’d be cute but I like to give them a special place to settle. You could put them in a cute little basket or even craft them their own special nest. If you have an extra dough bowl you could set them in there with a few other cute vintage or floral items. There are so many possibilities!

Vintage Egg Supply List

  • Eggs (real ones that you will drain or craft eggs)
  • Loose weave burlap
  • Feathers
  • Scissors
  • Hot glue gun
  • Greenery Leaves
  • Moss (green and brown)
  • Silk flowers (small)

Step by Step Instructions

  1. If you are using real eggs start by draining them. Poke little holes in the eggs and then set them back in the carton to drain.
  2. When your egg is drained cut a small strip of the burlap and wrap it around the egg. Use hot glue to secure it in place.
  3. Use hot glue to add feathers to your egg.
  4. Then add a small leaf and green moss to the egg using hot glue.
  5. Next trim a little flower off of its stem and add that to the egg too.
  6. Now add a tiny bit of brown moss to the bottom of your arrangement.

These little eggs are just too cute! Whether you make them just like I did or add your own flares and touches I think you’re going to love them. These would also make a sweet gift for any fellow vintage lover in your life. You can make a set to keep and a set to share. However you make them and whatever you decide to do with them I hope you love these eggs as much as I do!

Looking for more decor inspiration? Be sure to follow me on Facebook and Instagram! You can also subscribe to my YouTube channel so you never miss a video tutorial!

If you love creating vintage treasures as much as I do you can also join my membership group, Tami Loves Creating Vintage Treasures. There you will get exclusive tutorials that will teach you how to create beautiful and unique pieces that will fit perfectly with your vintage decor!

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Creating Vintage Tassels

January 22, 2021 by

This week I am sharing one of my favorite projects! Creating vintage tassels is something I’ve been doing for quite awhile and I just love them. I wanted to show you how I do it so you can make your own!

I wanted to show you how to make vintage tassels because they are so much fun. Not only are they fun to make but they are a great way to incorporate lots of your favorite vintage pieces! I use muslin shreds, fabulous laces, tiny craft pearls, and some fabulous vintage treasures to make these tassels beautiful. In the video below I show you exactly how I make these wonderful pretties!

creating vintage tassels

Creating Vintage Tassels

There are some craft projects that I come back to again and again; and each time I make them I love them just as much as the first time. This is definitely one of those projects! I love these tassels hanging on their own on knobs or lamp switches. I also love to incorporate them into other craft projects as a finishing touch. These tassels are a beautiful addition to any vintage lovers home!

creating vintage tassels

The supplies you need to make these tassels may be things you already have on hand. If you are like me (always on the look out for pretty laces and tiny vintage trinkets) you’re already half way to having a completed tassel. If you don’t have the supplies on hand though, no worries! What you need can either be found at your local craft store or in my shop. And the muslin shreds I use for this project are really simple to make yourself. I have a whole post about how to make muslin shreds if you want to learn how to make your own!

So many design options…

These tassels have so many options! You can make them big or small, intricate or simple, neutral or colorful. If you like the more rustic look then go for tea stained muslin shreds. If the clean look is more your taste then stick with the white shreds. You can have a specific theme like rusted bolts, nails, and springs. Or mix up your little trinkets and make it eclectic. Sometimes I like to add some bling with a small piece of vintage jewelry and other times I leave those off. It’s all up to you how you want to do these!

Vintage Tassel Supply List

  • Muslin shreds
  • Laces (vintage and/or new)
  • Tatting (if you can find it)
  • Seam binder
  • String of tiny craft pearls
  • Small vintage treasures to tie on (skeleton keys, cabinet keys, tags, rusted bolts, springs, pins/broaches etc…)
  • Vintage pieces for the top of the tassel (spools, knobs, insulators, dowels, etc…something with a hole in it that you can thread onto the top of your tassel)
  • Scissors
  • BBQ skewer (optional) for helping to thread your goodies on.

Vintage Tassel Instructions

  1. Start by deciding how big of a tassel you want to make. For the size I normally make I usually make my strips of material about 14″ inches long. This does not have to be exact though. I start with a handful of my muslin shreds and then add a couple strips of pretty laces and seam binder. I also add a couple strips of craft pearls. When you have all of your materials laid out together you’re ready to move on to the next step.
  2. Lay out your collection of materials horizontally. Now take a strip of lace and lay it vertically at the center under your collection. Now use the lace to tie your materials into a bundle. Trim any ends that you feel need trimmed.
  3. Now it’s time to add the top. Use anything with a hole in it (spools, insulators, etc.) and thread both pieces of lace through it. You can dress up your top piece if you want to or add a pretty knob on top of it. Whatever you want to do!
  4. Next, choose the vintage trinkets that you want to use. I usually use 3-4 but you can use however many you want. Take your trinkets and tie them to the bottom of separate muslin shreds.

The Wrap Up…

And that’s it friends! This is a simple project but the results are beautiful! using the different materials adds so much texture and depth to these vintage tassels. They are a lot of fun to create and even more fun to look at. I love this project and I hope you do too!

Looking for more decor inspiration? Be sure to follow me on Facebook and Instagram!

If you love creating vintage treasures as much as I do you can also join my membership group, Tami Loves Creating Vintage Treasures. There you will get exclusive tutorials that will teach you how to create beautiful and unique pieces that will fit perfectly with your vintage decor!

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How to Make Vintage Ornaments

December 6, 2020 by

Christmas is coming up quickly friends! This is my favorite time of year and I love combining it with my other favorite thing: vintage decor! Today I’m showing you how to make vintage ornaments. Talk about “my favorite things”!

When it comes to my decor I love all things vintage. Vintage ornaments aren’t always easy to come by but that doesn’t mean we have to go without! In the video below I show you how to make vintage ornaments by giving ornaments you already have a vintage makeover! This project is super easy to do and is also pretty quick. Perfect for the busy holiday season!

How to Make Vintage Ornaments

If you love vintage Christmas decor then this project is perfect for you! You can take any ornament and easily age it. Thrift stores are usually overrun with Christmas decorations and they are the perfect place to find tons of ornaments for this project. Since you’ll be painting and distressing them there is no need for them to match. When you’re done they will all compliment each other perfectly!

For this project I used golden angel bulbs that I already had but you can use any ornaments that you have. If you like the gold look peaking through and your ornaments aren’t that color you could always paint them gold first. Once the gold paint is dry you can proceed with the steps that I show you. I love the glitter of the gold shining through but if that’s not your favorite you can skip it all together. “You do you” right?!

This technique is also perfect for trinkets and other items you want to age. It works on any material type and can turn anything you have (or find) into a vintage decor item! If you love the shape or look of something but it doesn’t really fit with your vintage theme this is the perfect solution! If you have friends who are fellow vintage lovers this is a great gift idea too!

How to Make Vintage Ornament Supply List

  • Christmas ornament
  • Chalk paint (off white or cream color)
  • Antiquing wax
  • Chip brush (the older the better)
  • Small stencil brush
  • Cloth

The Step by Step

  1. Start by getting some chalk paint on your chip brush and then dab it off. Next, tap the brush all over the ornament but don’t cover it entirely. You want some of the gold to peak through. I covered about 2/3 of my ornament.
  2. Next, take your stencil brush and use it to apply antiquing wax to the high points of the ornament. You want to dirty it up a bit.
  3. Finally, use a cloth the wipe the wax a bit. this is to soften the look and blend the wax.
  4. That’s it, now just allow it to dry completely and it’s ready to hang!

The Wrap Up…

So there you have it! A quick and easy Christmas project that will add so much to your vintage holiday decor. I hope you love the results as much as I do. The only challenge will be not antiquing every ornament you own. And, hey, if you want to go for it! It would make for a bright and beautiful tree! Whatever way you take it I hope you have fun and enjoy this project. Time to grab a cup of something hot and cozy and get crafting!

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