DIY Painted Christmas Ornaments (Easy Holiday Craft Tutorial with Acrylics)

Looking for a festive and creative holiday project? In this video, I show you step-by-step how to create beautiful hand-painted wooden Christmas ornaments using MDF blanks, acrylic paints, and simple techniques that anyone can do—no advanced skills required! You'll learn how to: ✨ Prime your ornaments with gesso or chalk paint 🎨 Blend vibrant holiday colors like red, teal, purple, and gold 🌲 Paint mini snow-covered trees and create a magical winter night scene 🖌️ Add metallic accents and inked edges for a finished, professional look 🧵 Attach ribbons or twine for easy hanging or gifting Whether you're decorating your Christmas tree, creating handmade gifts, or just want to enjoy a cozy afternoon of painting, this project is perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike. 00:00 Intro 5:49 Red & Gold Tree Ornament 17:19 Winter Scene Ornament 35:17 Mini Colored Ornaments 👉 Subscribe for more watercolor art journal ideas, beginner-friendly painting projects, and mixed media fun every week! Thank you for joining in on the creative fun. Join us LIVE every Wednesday at 5:30 pm PST on Facebook at Tracy Weinzapfel Studios. Be sure to follow me on social as well! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tracyweinzapfelstudios Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/twstudios/ Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/tracyweinzapfel/ Join the waitlist for Your Artful Journey - https://www.yourartfuljourney.com/membership This is my exclusive creative membership where you can explore the world of art journaling! Join a community of support and inspiration with interactive art sessions full of tips and tricks, conversation, Q & As, and most of all, FUN! Supply List: - Wood Ornaments - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/search?q=wood+ornaments&options%5Bprefix%5D=last - Decoart Media Paints: Titanium White, Primary Red, Cobalt Turquoise Hue, Carbon Black, Dioxazine Purple - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/search?q=decoart+media+paints&options%5Bprefix%5D=last - DecoArt Extreme Sheen: 24K Gold, Peridot, and Aquamarine - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/search?q=extreme+sheen&options%5Bprefix%5D=last - DecoArt Gesso (White) - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/decoart-media-gesso-4-oz?_pos=1&_sid=a604c4f8d&_ss=r - Adhesive: Zip Dry - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/beacon-mini-zip-dry-tube?_pos=1&_sid=5db8061f7&_ss=r - Ink: Archival (Black) - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/ranger-archival-inkpad-0-jet-black?_pos=1&_psq=archival&_ss=e&_v=1.0 - Brushes: Tracy Weinzapfel Sets - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/search?q=tracy+weinzapfel+brush+sets&options%5Bprefix%5D=last - Decoart Duraclear (Satin) - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/search?q=curaclear&options%5Bprefix%5D=last - Archival Ink Set #3 - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/ranger-distress-archival-mini-ink-kit-2-copy?_pos=5&_sid=e5674bcdb&_ss=r Check out Tracy’s Art Journal Starter Kit - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/products/art-journaling-starter-kit?_pos=2&_sid=deb63830f&_ss=r Tracy’s Resources Page - https://tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/resources/ Visit Tracy’s Shop - https://shop.tracyweinzapfelstudios.com/ #christmasornamentsdiy #handpainted #christmascrafts #acrylicpaintingtutorial