Create These Easy Vintage Christmas Postcard Tree Ornaments
Using Vintage Postcards To Create Christmas Tree Ornaments
Since I enjoy antique, vintage and Victorian these ornaments were the perfect match for me. They are great for hanging on the Christmas tree or using them as gift tags. I hope you enjoy making these ornaments as much as I did.
And best of all these easy and yet lovely Christmas Tree ornaments require only a handful of items to make them..
What You'll Need To Make These Vintage Christmas Postcard Ornaments
Vintage Christmas Postcards
Spray Glue
Hole Punch
Ribbon Or Gold Thread For Hanging
Other Materials Needed
Newspaper or Craft Paper
Brayer or Magazines and Books For weights
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Preparation For Making These Vintage Postcard Christmas Tree Ornaments
Find A Large Space Like A Table And Cover With Newspaper Or Craft Paper
Spray glue is messy and will over-spray the ornaments. Make sure you have plenty of extra newspaper cover spray area between each ornament.Pile Of Books Or Magazine For Pressing Weights or Brayer.
Gather Together All Your Vintage Postcard Christmas Tree Ornament Supplies
Supplies For Making These Vintage Christmas Postcard Ornaments
Vintage Christmas Postcards
Spray Glue
Hole Punch
Ribbon Or Gold Thread For Hanging
How To Make These Easy Christmas Tree Ornaments
Step 1. Select two postcards of same size.
They don't have to be the same postcard though I did mine that way because I had two sets of vintage postcards to work with.Step 2. Spray Glue Or Adhesive Onto The Interior Sides Of Both Postcards
Step 3. Press Postcards Together Being Careful to Line Up The Edges.
Step 4. Use Brayer To Make Sure The Glue Bond Is Solid.
Or simply stick into magazines and put weights on them.Step 5. Leave To Dry Thoroughly
Step 6. Use Hole Punch To Make Hanger Hole
Step 7. Add The Gold Thread Or Red Ribbon Hanger.
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Spray Glue Your Postcards Together
Items Needed To Create The Vintage Postcard Christmas Tree Ornaments
I prefer using a spray glue to traditional glue or glue sticks because spray glue lays down a thin uniform layer of adhesive which completely bonds the two postcards together.
NOTE: If using a traditional glue do so carefully. A thin uniform layer of glue is much harder to achieve with traditional glues and if too much glue is applied the postcards can buckle and warp.
3M 76 Hi-Tack Spray Adhesive, Clear 18.1 Oz. Aerosol Can
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Or Hang Your Christmas Tree Ornaments Using Red Ribbon
Items Needed To Create The Vintage Postcard Christmas Tree Ornaments
3/8'' Double-sided Satin Ribbon Red By The Yard
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Gold Thread For Hanging Your Postcard Christmas Tree Ornaments
Items Needed To Create The Vintage Postcard Christmas Tree Ornaments
DMC Metallic Embroidery Floss 8.7yds Gold
Amazon Price: $1.34 (as of 06/01/2012)
Brayer For Bonding The Spray Glued Postcards Together
Items Needed To Create The Vintage Postcard Christmas Tree Ornaments
To use brayer simply roll with some pressure across the surface of the Vintage Christmas postcards. I usually roll from different angles and from both sides, just to make sure I've done a thorough job of it.
6in Soft Rubber Brayer (SBA4129)
Amazon Price: $12.00 (as of 06/01/2012)
You Can Also Embellish Your Christmas Ornaments With Glitter
Items Needed To Create The Vintage Postcard Christmas Tree Ornaments
Add A Little Sparkle And Personalize Your Vintage Postcard Christmas Tree Ornaments With Glitter.
Glitter is extremely messy so once again make sure you lay down lots of paper for easy clean up. The glue pen works great for creating fine lines or intricate details with glitter.
An Extra Tip For Using Glitter To Embellish Your Vintage Postcard Christmas Tree Ornaments
11.4 QT White Plastic Rectangular Dish Pan, 14.45" x 12.55" x 5.67".
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Happy holidays!
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bloomingrose
Feb 2, 2012 @ 11:52 am | delete
- Wonderful lens, you are a woman after my own heart. I think it is great how eBay has opened up the possibilities for collectors - I purchased real Victorian postcards just this Christmas: with the postmark on them already.
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marciag
Dec 16, 2011 @ 3:12 pm | delete
- I love everything vintage and these tree card ornaments are yummie!
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prosperity66 Dec 16, 2011 @ 8:17 am | delete
- I enjoyed the way you turned this vintage card into a lovely victorian Christmas ornament. Smart ideas here!
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Koupie Dec 15, 2011 @ 10:27 am | delete
- Returned to let you know I am featuring this lens on my Vintage Christmas Clipart lens. Have a happy holiday :)
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collettehrock
Dec 10, 2011 @ 9:24 am | delete
- These are more great ideas, but I love those roses on the clear balls they are just so beautiful
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