How to Make Watercolor Ground Wood Slice Ornament DIY

  How to Make Watercolor Ground Wood Slice Ornament DIY Bring an elegant, hand-painted touch to your holiday décor with these metallic watercolor painting wood slice ornaments.  By preparing the wood slices with Daniel Smith Watercolor Ground or other watercolor grounds, you can turn natural wood grain into a smooth, non-porous painting surface perfect for metallic shimmer. These ornaments combine rustic charm with luminous metallic wreaths and soft pastel ribbon—a beautiful blend of art and holiday magic. Let's get started! Materials Needed for Wood Slice Watercolor Ornaments: affiliate links Wood slices (1–3 inches diameter) Daniel Smith Watercolor Ground , watercolour ground, or transparent ground Arteza Metallic watercolor paints Small paint brush (round brushes for detail) Water cup (use little water for best metallic effect) Palette or plastic organizer for mixing Pencil (optional for sketching) Pastel chiffon ribbon Permanent Calligraphy Brush Pen Drill + drill bit OR h...

How to Make Crochet Thread Angel Ornament (Easy DIY)

How to Make Crochet Thread Angel Ornament (Easy DIY) Learn how to make a thread wrapped angel for an ornament or gift! If you’re looking for a beautiful angel to display on your Christmas tree this holiday season, this beautiful crochet thread angel ornament is simple, elegant, and takes less than an hour to make. Although this angel uses crochet thread, this is not a crochet project—no hooks, not a single chain stitch—just clever wrapping, wooden balls, lace, ribbon, and a little hot glue.  The result is a lightweight, lovely ornament that brings an elegant touch to your handmade holiday decor. Let's get started! Here’s a step-by-step guide to crafting your own. Materials Needed for Crochet Thread Angel Ornament:  affiliate links Crochet Thread, Twine, embroidery floss, or Yarn Lace fabric or lace trim (for wings) Small wooden bead (for the head) Hot glue gun and glue sticks Scissors Pearl Trim (for the halo) Chiffon Ribbon 6 inch Board or Sturdy Cardboard Step 1: Form the B...