35 Trim the Tree Ideas PLUS Winter Wood Slice Ornaments Tutorial with Free Printable

Trim the Tree! That's what I'm talking about today. Today I've joined up with a fantastic group of creative folks to share fabulous ideas to trim your tree. I am making more wood slice ornaments that I think you are going to L.O.V.E.!

Making ornaments out of nature, what's more cool that that? Last year we finally took out a tree in the yard that originally we thought was a giant weed. Really, it just grew out of nowhere. It was growing right at the edge of our yard and blocking the neighbor's view of the street from their driveway, so out it came. So I asked my hubby to slice up the branches.. I just came across the box a few days ago, perfect timing to start making ornaments for Christmas! I've created a couple different ornament styles with these wood slices, but today I'm going to show you how to make this decoupaged art ornament using a free printable I designed.

Make a Wood Slice Ornament with Free Printable Snowflake Art

Remember the snowflake art I showed you last week? I decided to take that art and convert it into art you can use too. I scanned it and took it apart and make little craft pieces with it so you can make your own fun projects. These ornaments are one project idea of what to do with them, but you can create all kinds of winter fun. Or keep it super simple and just make gift tags! Here I'll show you how to make these ornaments…

Materials you need

• Free Printable Snowflake art by Jen Goode (download below)
• Wood slices
• Gold twine
• Gold Glitter
• Glue (I used Aleene's Tacky Glue)
• Mod Podge and small paint brush
• Small screw eyes
• Medium grit sandpaper
• Scissors
• Thumbtacks
• Toothpicks

Where to find wood slices: I did a quick Google search and found a number of resources for purchasing wood slices. Etsy seems to have the best variety – you'll be able to pick sizes and quantities you want from an array of sellers. Let me know if you have a favorite!

1. Print and cut out the printable art that you'd like to use.
2. Using the paint brush, apply a layer of Mod Podge to the front of the wood slice. Place the art on top of the Mod Podge and smooth into place. Apply another layer on top of the art and wood slice, covering thoroughly. Allow to dry.
3. Gently sand the edges of the art so the wood shows through and the paper edges are distressed.
4. Apply a thin line of glue around the edge of the wood slice. Place gold twine/cord on the glue. You can hold the twine in place by placing a thumbtack through the twine into the wood.
5. Using a toothpick (or a thin glue applicator) apply dot of glue around the art and sprinkle with glue however you'd like. I created little dots on the ends of the snowflake.
6. Screw the Screw eye into the top of the wood slice. Apply glue around the base of the eye and wrap gold twine.
7. Let the whole thing dry thoroughly.
8. Repeat the process for each new wood slice and the art you'd like to use.

Download the free snowflake art designed by Jen Goode

Download Snowflake Art

Snowflake ornament art designed by Jen Goode 7.63 MB 454 downloads

snowflake art printable ...

I hope you love these ornaments and make some for yourself. If you grab the free printable and decide to make something else, please do stop back by and tell me about it. I'd love to hear what you come up with!

Now for more tree trimming and beautifying fun!

Over 35 of your favorite bloggers are sharing their creative Christmas tree ideas.  From Ornaments to Tree Skirts,  you are sure find some inspiration from these handmade ideas to Trim the Tree! 

1. Advent Calendar Pocket 

2. Polymer Clay Poinsettia

3. Yarn Wrapped Ornament 

4.  Vintage Green Paper Ornament

5. Trim the Tree Garland

6. Ribbon Stuffed Ornaments

7.  Wooden Star Ornament

8. Melted Snowman Ornament

9. Felt Christmas Tree

10.  Santa Star Ornament

1. Vintage Map Ornament

2. Yarn Joy Ornament

3.  Embossed Wood Bird Ornament

4. Snow Man Wood Slice Ornament

5. Christmas Garland

6. Tree Skirt for under $20

7.  Star Painted Ornament

8. Neon Christmas Tree Topper

9. Wooden Spool Christmas Tree

1. Gingerbread Cookie Ornament

2.  Wood Etched Cork Garland

3. Bow Christmas Tree Garland

4. Travel Map Ornaments

5. Homemade Glitter Ornaments

6. Felt Candy Ornaments

7. Make Love Ornament

8. How to Decorate your Tree like a Pro

9.  Joy Ornament

10. Glitter Pinecone Ornament

1. Scented Gingerbread Ornament

2. Diy Tree Skirt

3. Pinecone Decorative Tree

4.  Wood Slice Ornament

5. Wood Slice Child Silhouette Ornament

6. Tips for Decorating the Christmas Tree

7. Mason Jar Lid Ornament

8. Gold Basket Weave Ornament

9. Rustic Christmas Tree Garland

10. Starfish Christmas Ornaments

Which one is your favorite???