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Easy Decoupage Santa’s Sleigh Map Ornament

December 4, 2015 by Herchel 24 Comments

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I love this adorable homemade Christmas Ornament. This glass ornament is made with mod podge and a map.  It’s a perfect project to add to your Merry Crafty Christmas this year! Trust me, it is easier than it looks.

One great thing about mod podge decoupage crafts is that they don’t have to be perfect. This is one project that the kids can work on with you and still get the desired look. (Sorry kids. Your crafts always are special to me but they don’t always look how I originally envisioned.)

 

Easy Decoupage idea for Christmas. Make this adorable Santa Sleigh Decoupage Ornament in minutes!

Materials for the DIY Map Ornament

Materials for Santa Decoupage Map Ornament

2″circle punch 
map or atlas
Plain glass or plastic ornament

Mod Podge
Foam Brush
Decorative string

Santa’s sleigh buttons

(if you can’t find these, or want to make several to give as gifts grab this printable Santa and Sleigh sticker sheet!)
Needle and thread
Hot glue/hot glue gun

Directions for Easy decoupage Santa Sleigh Ornament

1. Cut small 2″ circles from your map (maybe your favorite places, where you live, or places you want to visit)
2. Paint your clear ornament with mod podge

How to modge podge map on glass ornament
3. Place your map circles onto your ornament, then paint more mod podge on top

Decoupage Map Glass Ornament
4. Smooth the maps out with your fingers, it’s messy but works best this way
5. Once your ornament is covered completely, let dry for about an hour.

Easy Decoupage Map Ornament
6. Now using your needle and thread, thread your buttons and tie off the string (just so they don’t look like empty buttons)

If using these printable stickers instead, then place sticker down where you’d want the button. Note* the sleigh is difficult to cut out. I suggest printing it on clear sticker paper or clear vellum and decoupaging it before you add a sealer like Minwax polycrylic.


7. Hot glue your sleigh, and a couple reindeer in front of your sleigh to your map ornament (if you don’t have these or can’t find them, use a sleigh sticker!)

Easy Decoupage Santa Sleigh Map Ornament
8. Tie a piece of sting to the top of your ornament and place on your Christmas tree!

This adorable decoupage Santa’s Sleigh Ornament is a perfect way to commemorate his trip around the globe!

Want to wow your friends and family with more homemade Christmas Ornaments like this one?

Easy Burlap Angel Ornament

Adorable DIY Gumdrop Centerpiece

Faux La La La La: A trio of faux glass ornaments

Pinecone Wreath Christmas Ornament

Do you like to get crafty for Christmas? 

My friend Cerys from Rainy Day Mum has an awesome Countdown to Christmas e-book that I love!

Check out this craft supply site I found called Create For Less. They have so many craft supplies at DISCOUNT prices! Many of us craft gifts to save money. Don’t let supplies break your Christmas budget. Take a look at what Create For Less has to offer.

Maybe you don’t have time?

I found these adorable ornaments and Home Decor pieces online that will go well with my tree!

First Christmas Wood Slice Ornament

Burlap Christmas Banner

Snowman Christmas Appliance Handle Covers

 

Have a Merry Debt Free Christmas!

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  1. Echo says

    December 5, 2015 at 6:36 pm

    This is so adorable! I just love the map idea so much!!!!
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  2. Emma says

    December 9, 2015 at 3:08 am

    I love the idea of using an old map as the background! It’s the perfect setting for Santa and his reindeer! #ThoughtfulSpot
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  3. swapna says

    December 9, 2015 at 12:34 pm

    this is *so* kick ass!
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  4. Ellen @ Cutting Tiny Bites says

    December 9, 2015 at 1:50 pm

    What a clever idea! I love any excuse to play wtih maps 🙂
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  5. CS Calkins says

    December 17, 2015 at 12:55 am

    DIG this scene…SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!! Many thanks for linking up at Lambert’s Lately!

    Reply
  6. Jacquie says

    December 18, 2015 at 9:46 am

    What an awesome ornament! We’re a big travel family so anything with maps always catches my eye – very creative!
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  7. CLB says

    July 19, 2016 at 10:40 am

    What size glass ornament did you use for this project? This novice definately wants to give it a try!

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    • Herchel says

      July 19, 2016 at 11:48 am

      Hi I used the standard glass ball size that is at Michaels!

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  8. Lauren says

    August 20, 2016 at 6:56 am

    This is adorable! What a great idea!!

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  9. Kate says

    October 15, 2016 at 6:28 am

    Amazon sells the sleigh and reindeers

    Reply
  10. lera come says

    November 23, 2017 at 2:09 am

    What a creative approach. It’s look so freshly and cute!

    Reply

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