DIY Ornaments: Festive Gold Letters

I wish I could tell you where the inspiration for these simple ornaments came from, but truthfully I have no idea. Pinterest-inspired in some way, I’m sure, these easy ornaments were a cute addition to some of my gifts this season.

I purchased these small wooden letters from Michaels at $1 a piece, along with a small can of metallic gold spray paint, and a package of gold jump rings (found in the jewelry section).

Using puffy paint I had on hand, I drew simple designs on the letters to create a bit of a textured effect. Polka dots, swirls, stripes, and chevron.

Once these designs had a chance to dry – ideally overnight – I lightly sprayed the letters (front and back) with gold paint, allowing each side to dry for about 45 minutes in between.

After the spray paint had set, I used a hot glue gun to attach the jump rings to the top of the letters. They were finished off by tying twine through the rings.

Simple, cute, festive. Voila!

What ornaments decorate your tree? Kid art? DIY? Fancy? All of the above?
All of the above in my house(s)!