Wood slice chalkboard ornaments are so fun and simple to make. They're perfect as ornaments, gift embellishments, place card holders, and more!
Yesterday I was determined to do a little last-minute crafting and decorating. You see, I've wanted to make these wood-slice ornaments since Thanksgiving, but I just haven't had the time. So in the last few days before Christmas, I absolutely had to get these done!
Last year I snagged a log from my parents' woodpile at Thanksgiving and sliced it up to make rustic wood-slice ornaments. I drilled a hole in the tops, strung them up with twine, and called it a day.
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This year I added chalkboard paint and wrote fun Christmas words or phrases with my new chalk marker. I think this marker may land on my Favorite Things list next year!
Supplies You Will Need for Wood Slice Chalkboard Ornaments:
- Wood slices (either cut them yourself from a log or buy them here!)
- Drill (if you need to drill a hole in the top of your wood slice)
- Twine
- Chalkboard paint
- Small craft paintbrush
- Chalk marker
- Chalk (for "seasoning" your chalkboard)
Steps for Making a Wood Slice Chalkboard Ornament:
These first two steps only apply if you're making the wood slices for your ornaments. Honestly, when I made these, they weren't sold in stores, so I had to make mine. But if I were making them again today, I'd just buy some at the store!
Step 1. Cut up a wood log to make slices, if you didn't buy them. I used my miter saw very carefully!
Step 2. Drill a hole in the top of the wood slice, if you don't have one already.
Step 3. Paint the wood part of your slice with chalkboard paint.
I started by taping off the edges, but when I pulled the tape off, the lines looked too … unnatural.
So I freehand painted around the edges, and it turned out perfectly. Any unevenness just adds to the rustic effect.
Step 4. Once the paint has dried, "season" it with chalk.
I waited for the paint to dry, then rubbed regular chalk over it to season it. Then I wiped it off with a dry paper towel.
Step 5. Decorate your wood slice ornament with a chalk marker!
I simply wrote a few words and phrases on them, and I love how they turned out!
And since Christmas is coming up quickly, you may not be pulling out the crafting basket. I know I'll be spending my days wrapping presents like the procrastinator that I am.
But please feel free to pin these for next year! You can hover over any image, and a pin-it button will appear in the upper right corner, or use the button above.
MORE DIY CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS:
- DIY Wood Finial Ornament
- DIY Twig Christmas Tree Ornament
- DIY Mason Jar "Snow Globe" Ornament
- Mini Wooden Christmas Sign Ornaments
- DIY Paper-covered Ornaments
While I was snapping shots, I also photographed some of my other new ornaments on my big tree.
I bought all of these after Christmas last year, and I may have gone a little mercury glass crazy. I just can't get enough!
I think they came from Anthropologie and PD's.
And then I started taking pictures of my little sentimental tree.
I photographed a few of my favorites.
Some fun ones we've collected over the years: I cross-stitched the Noel ornament, and my mother-in-law gave me the "Deck the Halls Y'all" ornament this year. Love it!
I'm a sucker for ornaments because they usually tell a story, so I'll always have a tree dedicated to special, random ornaments. My favorite part of Christmas decorating is hanging each ornament and remembering who it came from, or how someone made it for me.
A special ornament this year {and really every year} is the sweet bead angel – above on the top left. My grandmother made her when I was a little girl. Grammy passed away this year, so it's a treasure I will cherish always. It's made from safety pins and beads, and I love it! Don't you think she's cute?
I love my girl's handprint ornament, too. We made it last year when she had just turned two. I waited a little too long to do it, because her hand was getting a little big for it.
Do you love sentimental ornaments? Do you have a favorite?
Merry Christmas, my friends! May you be restful, joyful, and making memories this week!
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