DIY Versions of Crate & Barrel Creations


Our newest favorite store, Crate & Barrel has many “covetable” home décor items. They do not disappoint when it comes to Christmas décor either. If you want to make your own versions, try some of these tricks.

Blogger Tausha Hoyt, from Sassy Style Redesign, shares her tricks for making the high end ornaments for a fraction of the price.


Don’t let the C&B price tag break the bank. Some simple ideas on make your own versions of the pricey ornaments. All you need is a little bit of puff paint & glitter.

Rosette Ball ornament

This ONE ornament retails for $7.95. I knew it could be done for much less. I made 6 for the price of 1.

Supplies:

Ornament– Box of glass ornaments (6) is around $5.00 at Walmart. I prefer to use the glass over the plastic, but that decision is totally up to you.

Puff Paint– white/red/green/silver- 99 cents a bottle at walmart

Glitter– You want to make sure that you get the super fine glitter. Martha Stewart or Reflections brand at Michaels works great.

To make:

Draw a rosette with the puff paint on the ornament. Less paint is better. Let dry completely. This will take around 1-2 hours to be totally dry. Outline your rosette with a 2nd color. Let dry and hang on your tree.

Glitter Tree Ball Ornaments

This classy & sparkly ornament will add an elegant touch to your Christmas décor. Crate & Barrel’s version retails for $5.00 each.

Supplies:

Clear, glass &/or silver ornaments

Elmer’s Glitter glue in silver or white puff paint

White glitter-fine or “snow” glitter

Epsom salt or round, white sprinkles

To make:

You draw a “triangle-squiggly” tree with your puff paint. Repeat this tree or add a simple “branch” tree pattern to the entire ornament. While puff paint or glitter glue is wet, sprinkle with glitter. Shake off excess glitter, and let completely dry. Add the salt or sprinkles inside the ornament. (this will resemble snow) Hang and enjoy.

Thread Ball Ornament

A simple, handcrafted ornament just might steal the Christmas Spotlight. With a price tag of $5 each, this is a much simpler and inexpensive version.

Supplies-

Plastic ornament or Styrofoam ball

Tacky or hot glue

Yarn-color of your choice

Bakers twine or string

To make:

Wrap the ball with yarn. You can do this in a perfect, circular pattern or all crazy like. I did both. Once your ball is covered with the yarn, now you layer your twine or string on top. Glitter to your heart’s content. You can add glue then glitter or you could use Krylon Glitter Blast.

Candy Swirl Ornaments

C&B’s versions retail for around $5 each. You can make 6 for around the same price.

Supplies:

Ornament– Box of glass ornaments (6) is around $5.00 at Walmart. I prefer to use the glass over the plastic, but that decision is totally up to you.

Puff Paint– white/red/green/silver- 99 cents a bottle at walmart

Glitter– You want to make sure that you get the super fine glitter. Martha Stewart or Reflections brand at Michaels works great.

To make:

Draw a circle with the puff paint on the ornament. Less paint is better. Let dry completely. This will take around 1-2 hours to be totally dry. Draw a zigzag over the circle with a different color. Let dry and hang on your tree. You can also draw zigzags, swirly q’s, whatever your heart desires. The key with these ornaments is to layer your colors and patterns. Make sure each layer is completely dry before you add another.

Polka Dot Ball Ornaments– C&B-$3 each

These little ornaments pack a big punch, but a tiny price tag when homemade.

Supplies:

Small or mini ornaments.

Stick on jewels– you can pick these up at Michael’s or the dollar spot at Joann’s & Wal-Mart.

To make:

Stick jewels on ornament. I know, so simple but oh so fabulous!



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