Snowman Christmas Tree Ornament - Nail Polish Bottle Transformation



Please Share the Love
Hello. And Welcome. I am so glad you are here. I hope you like today's project. 

I have another DIY Christmas Tree Ornament.

 If you missed last week's ornament check it out HERE. Or would you like to see last year's ornament please click HERE.
Ornaments made from old Nail Polish Bottles

These are the items I used:
  • Empty Nail Polish Bottle
  • Black Bristle Board
  • Scissors
  • Black and Orange Marker
  • Dremel Tool to Etch the Glass



Instructions

 These are the steps we used to make our ornaments.

  • Etch the bottle glass.
  • Make hat brim as per diagram above.
  • Loosen bottle cap just enough to slip the bristle board brim on then tighten the lip back up.
  • Use the markers to draw the snowman's eyes, mouth and nose.
Nail Polish Bottle Transformation

I would have liked to put eye hooks on the top of the hat and string some pretty ribbon through it but I couldn't find any around the house. 

 I had to improvise. I had some stretchy gold cord so I used it. It's tied a knot on the left and right sides. Then the cord is slipped under the lid with the bristle board.
Snow Man Ornaments Made From Old Nail Polish Bottles
I'm not sure I like the cord wrapped around the bottle like that. I may try to find some small eye hooks.

 Do you have any suggestions? I thought about thumb tacks but I think the bottles are too heavy for that. 
POST A COMMENT
I love to read your opinions and comments. It makes my day a little bit brighter. 

My apologies, all anonymous comments are deleted due to an excessive amount of spam.


Wishing You a Wonderful Week.

*****************
I am super excited. Emily from Nap Time Creations has included my Snowman  in her Christmas Tree Ornament Round Up.

Thank you Emily so much!

Click HERE to see all ten ornaments.

*****************
THANK YOU ladies for featuring my little guys on your blogs. I am honored and grateful.

If anyone wants to see the other featured posts please visit the Wake Up Wednesday Linky Party HERE.


*****************


Check out this round up of great ideas by Herchel at Gym, Craft, Laundry. She’s featuring some fun homemade ornaments (including mine) so make sure you take a peek.



*****************
I am so grateful to have my snowmen featured at Dear Creatives. Thank you Theresa.



This is what Theresa had to say, "Usually we just toss our old nail polish bottles straight into the recycle but, after seeing this little tutorial you might want to rethink doing that and make your own mini snowman nail polish tree ornaments. Darlene at My Little Shop of Treasures shares how she created these with an easy DIY. If you rather not etch the glass you can pick up some textured snow paint at Michaels making it even easier."

*****************


"Darlene at Let It Shine SHARED her DIY post, Snowman Christmas Tree Ornament. Great idea for re-using nail polish bottles!"

Comments

  1. pinkoddyDecember 8, 2014 at 1:28 AM

    That is an amazing upcycled decoration idea

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Darlene NemethDecember 17, 2014 at 10:46 PM

      Thanks so much. It's weird. I was just sitting there looking at my daughters huge collection of nail polish when it struck me. The lids sorta look like part of a black hat. .... and the bottle part sorta looks like a snowman's head.....

      Delete
  2. B is 4December 8, 2014 at 8:23 AM

    This is so cute, very creative! I'm loving the snowman decorations this year. Pinning this! Stopping by from This Momma's Meandering Mondays. Happy Monday. :)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Darlene NemethDecember 17, 2014 at 10:47 PM

      Thank you Bernadyn. There must be something in the air cause I'm loving the snowman decorations this year too!!

      Delete
  3. ErleneDecember 8, 2014 at 10:27 AM

    I love reusing things we would normally throw out and this is a new idea for me. Thanks for sharing this on Merry Monday. Pinned and shared on Twitter.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Darlene NemethDecember 17, 2014 at 10:49 PM

      You know when you're in the mood to make something its always easiest to look around the house to find raw materials. Thanks for sharing

      Delete
  4. UnknownDecember 8, 2014 at 3:36 PM

    oh these bottle snowmen are so cute! I think the eye hook is a great idea but as is it's like he is swinging which is fun :)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Darlene NemethDecember 17, 2014 at 10:49 PM

      Swinging! You make me laugh. Thanks. They are kinda fun just hanging and swinging.

      Delete
  5. UnknownDecember 9, 2014 at 8:16 AM

    hi from Turn it Up Tuesday! I love this idea and pinned it :)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Darlene NemethDecember 17, 2014 at 10:50 PM

      Thank you Emma. Such a compliment to be pinned. :)

      Delete
  6. Sierra @ Beautifully CandidDecember 9, 2014 at 9:30 AM

    Cute idea! Great way to upcycle.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Darlene NemethDecember 17, 2014 at 10:51 PM

      Thanks ladies for stopping by and leaving me your lovely comment.

      Delete
  7. Julie's LifestyleDecember 10, 2014 at 11:36 AM

    I love this idea Darlene! I pinned and would like to make these! Enjoy the holiday season.
    Julie

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Darlene NemethDecember 17, 2014 at 10:51 PM

      Hi July, nice to see you again. Wishing you all the best for the holiday season and into the new year.

      Delete
  8. AntonellaDecember 11, 2014 at 3:37 PM

    This is such a cute idea, they make such a sweet ornament.
    I linked over from the "Inspire Us Thursday Link Party" where I am participating too. Would love it if you'd stop by.
    Hugs,
    Antonella
    www.quilling.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Darlene NemethDecember 17, 2014 at 10:52 PM

      Hi Antonella. Thanks for stopping by. I'll be sure to pay you a visit.

      Delete
  9. Mrs.AOKDecember 14, 2014 at 5:37 AM

    Super cute idea! Thanks for sharing via Mommy Monday!
    OXOXO

    ReplyDelete
  10. Emily ThompsonDecember 14, 2014 at 6:09 AM

    so so cute!! I want to make a bunch of these for gifts!!! Thanks for linking up to the Create Link Inspire party. I'm featuring this Ornament today over on Nap-Time Creations... Pinned and shared all over ;o)

    ReplyDelete
  11. BarbDecember 14, 2014 at 6:27 PM

    Thank you for posting to Motivation Monday!

    ReplyDelete
  12. Nancy WDecember 17, 2014 at 10:56 AM

    What an excellent example of re-using! Love it! Thank you for sharing your post on the HomeAcre Hop, hope to see you again tomorrow! - Nancy
    The Home Acre Hop

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Darlene NemethDecember 17, 2014 at 10:55 PM

      Hi Nancy. Thanks for the lovely compliment. I will see you tomorrow at the HomeAcre Hop.

      Delete
  13. Tanya AnuragDecember 17, 2014 at 1:33 PM

    Hey! You have been featured on Wake Up Wednesday Linky Party. Check it out here- http://tanyaanurag.blogspot.com/2014/12/wake-up-wednesday-linky-party-47.html

    Feel free to grab the 'Featured' button and to use it on your blog.

    -Tanya
    http://tanyaanurag.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Darlene NemethDecember 17, 2014 at 10:56 PM

      Hey there yourself. :) Thank you for featuring my post. I am honored.

      Delete
  14. Marie-Interior FrugalistaDecember 17, 2014 at 8:04 PM

    Hi Darlene, I think your creative use of nail polish bottles are so stink'n cute. So much so that I'm featuring them this weekend at the DIY Sunday Showcase Party. We had over 400 links this week at the party so your little Snowmen did good!!!! Wishing you a Merry Christmas.
    Marie@The Interior Frugalista

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Darlene NemethDecember 17, 2014 at 10:58 PM

      Wow Marie. I am thrilled and grateful. Thank you sooo much. I can't wait to see it on Sunday.

      Delete
  15. Tanya @ Moms Small VictoriesDecember 18, 2014 at 1:54 PM

    These are so very adorable! Thanks for sharing with Small Victories Sunday linkup. Hope you join us again this weekend!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Darlene NemethDecember 19, 2014 at 2:57 PM

      Thank you Tanya. I enjoyed linking up on Sunday and look forward to the next party.

      Delete
  16. TheresaDecember 18, 2014 at 4:29 PM

    Hi Darlene, Your Little Snowmen ornaments are being featured at DearCreatives Inspiration Spotlight tomorrow! Looks like they are a huge hit with everyone! Thanks for sharing them at the party!! PS Have a lovely holiday season and Merry Christmas!! Hope to see you again soon. Theresa

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Darlene NemethDecember 19, 2014 at 2:59 PM

      Wow. I'm pleasantly surprised. Thank you for featuring my ornaments at DearCreatives. Wishing you all the best this holiday season.

      Delete
  17. UnknownDecember 19, 2014 at 7:59 PM

    These are so cute and what a great way to reuse these bottles, thanks for sharing

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Minnie Louise DouglasDecember 21, 2014 at 7:15 PM

      Hi, Darlene, those snowmen are christmas ornaments, I love them! This is Louise with A gainesville mom writes.blogspot.com. I'm a fairly new co-host for the Wakeup Wednesday Linky. I tell you, if I hadn't joined this team, I would of missed so many beautiful projects! I just wanted to stop by to say congrats for being featured on this linky! I'm your newest follower on +google, twitter, and pinterest! happy holidays to you and your family Darlene!

      Delete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

45+ T-Shirt Refashion Tutorials

Image
Hi, so happy you decided to drop by. Okay, no small talk. Let's get right to the round up. It was a lot of work but I hope you think it was worth it. I tried to choose a variety of sew and no sew projects. Plus there is something for the whole family - sorry, except your hubbies. No offence guys. There just isn't anything out there. Back to the round up. Wondering why I wrote 45+ tutorials?  You probably already know. I didn't. Why would someone write a number then plus. Don't they know how many links they included? I think I finally figured it out. Light bulb! The plus sign is for those blogs that have several t-shirt refashions on their site. Is that right? Oh well that's my guess. Now back to the round up. Sorry one more thing. The links to the original blogs are all listed at the end of the round up. 45+ T-shirt Refashion Tutorials Links to the projects. How To Make a Fashion T-Sh...
Read more

Handmade Ponchos Never Go Out of Style - Crochet Pattern Included

Image
Please Share the Love Handmade and Cozy – Ponchos Never Go Out of Style I don’t know. I could be wrong but I don’t think ponchos ever go out of style. Especially for little girls. To purchase this pattern please go to my Etsy Shop, https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/519003950/daisy-granny-square-poncho-womes-poncho?ref=shop_home_feat_3 I remember wearing a poncho when I was a kid. For me, it was the fringe that made it fabulous. And my daughters loved the ponchos that I made for them - in their favorite colors of course. Now, one of my granddaughters has a poncho and the other two really want one. Granny Square Layout You will need: Three shades of your favorite color - a dark, medium and light tone. Crochet Hook – size 3.5mm Make: 8 Daisy Granny Squares in Dark Purple. 16 Daisy Granny Squares in Medium Purple 24 Daisy Granny Squares in Light Purple Once ...
Read more

DIY Wind Chimes - Recycle Spoons

Image
Hi there. So glad you decided to stop by and check out my DIY wind chimes made from recycled spoons. I had to make something to meet the May Craft Challenge. And I was lucky enough to get all the supplies for under two dollars. Score! Bummer I din't finish it on time. My supplies include six spoons, fishing line, an old candle holder and a clip I had hiding in my stash of goodies. Since I don't have a drill or anything to make holes in the spoons to thread the fishing line through, I had to find a different way to hang my spoons.  If you look at the picture to the left, you can see the spoons are wrapped and tied with the fishing line. I decided to use the candle holder upside down. It just seemed to look better. I tied the spoons to the candle holder - the wind chime base. Then tied the line around the candle holder feet and finally pulled them altogether and tied a knot. If you liked this post, pleas...
Read more