DIY Christmas baubles
As if we need another excuse to buy nail varnish. Lana Red's DIY Christmas baubles are created by dabbing complementary shades of varnish to a plain bauble, then applying gold leaf around the base.
It's a great upcycling tutorial just head to the charity shops to find some plain baubles (you could even paint the ones you have white) and bring out your nail varnish collection.
You could make your DIY Christmas baubles in your festive colour scheme or use glittery varnishes for an extra festive effect. Once you've finished your DIY Christmas baubles and hung them up they’ll twinkle and twirl on your Christmas tree, reflecting the lights and adding a playful zing of neon.
Plus, you can also use any leftover gold leaf to create a matching mani for the big day, wowing friends with your craft skills and your nail art!
We just love DIY Christmas decorations so make sure you also check out our crochet Christmas decorations and free christmas knitting patterns for more fun homemade ornaments. But for now, it's over to Lana for her DIY Christmas baubles tutorial.
You will need:
- White baubles
- Pink nail varnish in three shades
- Gold leaf
- Gold leaf adhesive
- Paintbrush
- Sponge brush
DIY Christmas baubles
Step 1
Clean the baubles with a damp cloth before starting, then dry.
Step 2
Use the nail varnish brush to apply a thin layer of the lightest shade all over the bauble.
Step 3
Apply a thin layer of the mid-pink shade onto the sponge brush.
Step 4
Press the brush around the top and centre of the bauble, daubing on the varnish to create an even ombré effect. Apply more varnish to the sponge brush if needed.
Step 5
Take the darkest pink shade and paint it onto the brush. Daub it around the bottom section of the bauble. Leave to dry.
Step 6
Balance the bauble upside down on a small cup. Brush on the gold leaf adhesive then leave to set for around 15 minutes.
Place small pieces of gold leaf onto the bauble, then smooth down with a dry brush to create a shiny, even surface.
We hope you’ve enjoyed these DIY Christmas baubles! We’ve got plenty of festive upcycling tutorials here on Gathered including some Christmas card recycling ideas and a Christmas star garland.
