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DIY Christmas Decorations & Wal-Mart Card GIVEAWAY

November 26, 2012 By Michelle Barneck 33 Comments

I always enjoy having DIY Christmas decorations in my holiday decor. It adds a personal touch and I love displaying things I have created. This year I saw the cutest 3D polka dot presents at Tai Pan Trading and instantly fell in love until I saw the price tag at $40. Granted they are a good 3 feet high, but $40 for foam core?! I knew then and there what my DIY Christmas decorations would be.
Our Version $10 <------------------------> Tai Pan Trading’s Version $40

SUPPLIES:
  • 2 sheets foam core (Do not buy at the dollar store! It has a paper finish and will bubble.)
  • X-ACTO Z series blade (This baby was awesome! It cut like a charm.)
  • Pencil
  • X-ACTO Self Healing Cutting Mat
  • Painter’s tape
  • Red Satin Craft Paint
  • Foam Brush
  • Foam Pouncer (for polka dots)
  • Clear Glitter Finish (Martha Stewart’s is indoor/outdoor if you want to put them on the porch)
DIY Christmas Decorations

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Lay the foam core on the cutting mat and using your pencil hand sketch the shapes from the template below. Cut along the pencil lines with the Xacto Z-series.

2. Using your pencil, draw the ribbon tails as illustrated below on both sides of the present.

3. Tape around the ribbon tails and paint the ribbon area red. 

4. While that is drying, paint red dots with the foam pouncer. Once the paint is dry turn the present over and paint the ribbon area and dots on the opposite side. Let that dry and repeat painting the ribbon area and dots with a second coat on each side. 

5. Once all the paint is dry paint the whole thing with the glitter finish. I did two coats. If you squint with all your might you may see the shimmer on the ribbon loop. It is sparkly in person I promise.

6. Once dry, slide the two pieces together and stand up. The best part is when you are one with it take it apart and it stores flat! Gotta love big impact but space smart DIY Christmas Decorations!
I also love that this can double as birthday decor, especially since my son’s birthday is in December. With a 3 foot present on the porch, people are bound to know it is the birthday party house.

OOOh, and guess what?! 

X-ACTO is giving away TWO $25 Wal-Mart Gift Cards so you can try out their new blade and pick up supplies you need for your own DIY Christmas decorations!

Enter via Rafflecopter form below.

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  1. Becca says

    November 26, 2012 at 7:41 am

    What a cute idea! I love making knock-offs for a fraction of the price of the original. 🙂

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  2. Donna says

    November 26, 2012 at 7:58 am

    I would use it for card making.

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  3. Felicia says

    November 26, 2012 at 8:51 am

    TBD. I haven’t started thinking about Christmas yet!

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  4. Kari McCallon says

    November 26, 2012 at 9:08 am

    Making your DIY Christmas Decoration. It looks so fun!

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  5. B Greene says

    November 26, 2012 at 9:08 am

    I would use it for applique on pillows and pouches.

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  6. Shaylise Bowen says

    November 26, 2012 at 12:25 pm

    I would use it for my crafting! and probably this project!

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  7. crafty chrissy says

    November 26, 2012 at 12:25 pm

    First I would use it to make this cute decoration, 3D polka dot present, then I have alot of projects on my to do list that it would come in handy for!

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  8. Jenifer Mertes says

    November 26, 2012 at 12:59 pm

    I would use it for this project and maybe a 3D Christmas Tree too!

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  9. Jean S. says

    November 26, 2012 at 2:07 pm

    I would use it for this project! I didn’t realize how big it was til a saw the mini foam brush :-). How fun!

    Jeanmarie80(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  10. Michelle J. says

    November 26, 2012 at 2:14 pm

    I’d use it for crafts with my kids (only mom could use the blade).

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  11. Jessica Steele says

    November 26, 2012 at 2:50 pm

    I would use this for my crafting! Sometimes just need a little blade and that is when you cannot find them.

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  12. Erika says

    November 26, 2012 at 3:18 pm

    I’d like to use it for some decorations for Christmas! Thanks!

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  13. Katie says

    November 26, 2012 at 4:51 pm

    I would totally make THIS! It is SO cute! Love everything about it!

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  14. Nathan says

    November 26, 2012 at 5:58 pm

    I love it when you can make something simple and effective and save money in the process! soooo coooool!

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  15. Rhe Christine says

    November 26, 2012 at 6:22 pm

    to be honest I’m seeing me try out this little project and maybe some other fun foam and felt projects! I love that stuff

    rheanna
    missrhe81 at yahoo dot com

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  16. JNW1016 says

    November 26, 2012 at 7:49 pm

    I LOVE my Xacto blades! I have found so many uses fir them. I would love to make this present and some snowflakes too!

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  17. Mami2jcn says

    November 26, 2012 at 8:13 pm

    I’d like to use them to make cards.

    Name on rafflecopter: Mary Happymommy

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  18. And Live says

    November 26, 2012 at 9:21 pm

    I would totally use the x-acto blade for this. We will definitely be making these on a smaller scale for a display under a small tree!

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  19. Rachael says

    November 27, 2012 at 12:13 pm

    I would use the xacto blade to cut out paper for different projects I have – like a family tree wall hanging.

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  20. Heather H says

    November 27, 2012 at 2:36 pm

    I’m not sure yet but those cute presents you made might be a great place to start!

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  21. Alaine88 says

    November 27, 2012 at 4:01 pm

    Christmas decorations 🙂
    rafflecopter: alaine

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  22. sleepy headed mom says

    November 27, 2012 at 10:14 pm

    I would use it to make ornaments. Something I do every year.

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  23. Kim @ KimsKandyKreations says

    November 28, 2012 at 1:26 pm

    I can’t wait to try this idea. I have been wanting to make Christmas advent trees that were 3-d like this, but haven’t quite worked it out. I am going to give it a go with the foam core board and see how that works. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  24. amanda says

    November 29, 2012 at 5:35 am

    Love this tutorial! Will be making these for my Christmas party!

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  25. Tammy H says

    November 29, 2012 at 6:13 am

    Just adorable! Gotta try it!

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  26. Lindsey says

    November 29, 2012 at 1:33 pm

    I would use it to make your cute box.

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  27. Neiddy Ruiz says

    November 30, 2012 at 7:31 am

    I would use it to make my Christmas cards and gift labels
    neiddyruiz@gmail.com

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  28. crystalgrant84 says

    November 30, 2012 at 11:19 pm

    I would use it for scrapbooking and Christmas cards!

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  29. Meghan says

    December 2, 2012 at 8:31 pm

    To make collages for my kids room…we are merging the 14yo & the 6yo…eek!

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  30. Amy@happylittleparty.blogspot.com says

    February 20, 2013 at 11:12 pm

    FYI I don’t have much crafting time these days, but I totally made time to make one of these this past December!! My porch looked so cute and I got so many comments about it. Thanks so much for the inspiration!

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  31. Adrienne Terry says

    September 14, 2013 at 4:53 pm

    I love these presents, but I cannot seem to locate the template. Would you be able to send it to me in an email, Califun4me@aol.com. I cannot wait to get started on these…. Thank you…

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  32. Michelle Barneck says

    September 17, 2013 at 10:33 am

    @Adrienne Terry Unfortunately, there is not a template for the boxes. I took a picture and freehanded the shape. I was not sure how to make a 3 foot printable template. Sorry. 🙁 Just draw it with a pencil on the foam core, then you can erase and fix the shape if it does not look right.

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  33. jan says

    December 2, 2016 at 11:49 pm

    would you be able to make a template that I could print. I am absolutely terribly at drawing. I can not even make a straight line or even draw stick people. I would really appreciate it. Thanks in advance. You can email it to me. I love your version of the present so much better. I would like to try this in wood for an outdoor lawn decoration.

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