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Come see how to make a rustic wood slice deer ornament by updating a dollar store find. 

Happy Saturday! You guys are in for a treat today because this post is included in the kickoff of the Creative Christmas Series hosted by the very talented Remodelaholic.

What that means is you will not only see my Christmas project today, but 25 other Christmas projects from some of your favorite bloggers! But that’s not all! There will be a week-long link party for all things Christmas at Remodelaholic.

Which means tons of project tutorials and ideas. Do you understand now why I am so excited? Let’s get to it!

Here is what I made for this challenge:

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Isn’t he cute? He started out as a Dollar Store Ornament and I gave him a little update. Let me show you how.

DIY Wood Slice Deer Ornament

Supplies

• Wood Slice – Free!!
• DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paint, 2-Ounce, Lamp Black
• DecoArt Dazzling Metallics 2-Ounce Shimmering Silver Acrylic Paint
• Hot Glue
• Deer Ornament – Dollar Tree
• Buffalo Check Ribbon – Michaels

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Thanks to my Dad for slicing up some small wood pieces for me. But you can buy them at any craft store. Here is how the deer ornament looked when I bought him:

It was very pretty and glittery, which I like, but I was making this for a friend who loves rustic farmhouse. So I decided to paint it to look like galvanized metal. First I removed the adornments and gave the entire piece two coats of black paint.

Then I added one coat of silver metallic paint. I wanted some of the black to show underneath. Then I hot glued him to the wood Slice and added ribbon. My friend loves buffalo check so that is what I used and it definitely goes with the farmhouse theme.

I just love how it turned out and I hope my friend does too!

You can also see this painting technique on a Family Sign From Chipboard. 

Here is a before and after:

I hope you enjoyed this post and will visit the other bloggers linked below. I saw a sneak peek of their projects and they are awesome!

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Watch the Creative Christmas playlist to see these great Christmas projects!

 

DIY Christmas Trees and Ornaments

Wintry Silver Dollar Store Christmas Tree Decor | Remodelaholic

Marbled Christmas Ornaments | Doodlecraft

Scrap Wood Inlay Ornaments | The Ugly Duckling House

Woodburned Wood Slice Ornaments | Sisters What

Flocked Pine Cones | Practical and Pretty

Abstract Monogram Ornaments | Domicile37

Concrete Christmas Ornaments | The Palette Muse

Wood Slice Deer Ornaments | Our Crafty Mom

Vintage Gumball Machine Ornaments | Beth Watson Design Studio

Etched Glass Ornaments | Just Call Me Homegirl

Unicorn Inspired Christmas Tree | The DIY Mommy

Driftwood Reindeer Ornaments | Sustain My Craft Habit

DIY Christmas Gifts and Decor

Christmas Pine Hoop Wreath | This Mama’s Dance

Gingerbread Man Candles | Nourish and Nestle

Wire and Glass Chandelier | Home with Cupcakes and Crinoline

Christmas Scroll Wall Art | Grace In My Space

Lighted Wood Trees | Frazzled Joy

Crocheted Christmas Hat | Luz Patterns

Christmas Card Photo Display| Hertoolbelt

JOY Porch Sign | Ginger Snap Crafts

Folding Bar Cart Table | Everyday Party Magazine

Wood and Burlap Christmas Sign | Leap of Faith Crafting

Wood Block Snowman | Anika’s DIY Life

Holiday Candle Wrap | Dragonfly & Lily Pads

Christmas Pom Pom Pillow | Small Home Soul

Handlettered Wall Art | Smiling Colors