I make DIY ornaments every year, but when it was time to think of what to make in 2020 just one things came to mind. I introduce you to the Dumpster Fire Ornament. Fill it with your hopes and dreams for all that could have been if this year hadn’t turned into such a dumpster fire.
Dumpster Fire Ornament
Materials
- Small Wooden Box
- Green and Black Craft Paint
- Small Eye Hook
- Red, Yellow, and Orange Felt
- Balsa Wood Strip or Craft Sticks
- Ribbon
Tools
- Craft Knife
- Paintbrushes
- Scissors
- Hot Glue Gun
Instructions
- Start with a basic balsa wood craft box.
- Use a craft or utility knife to cut off top of box.
- Remove hinges and latch from box. You can patch any holes with caulk or spackle.
- Create an angled edge with balsa wood cut to fit around the sides and back of box.
- Cut more balsa wood to create sides of dumpster.
- Attach cut balsa wood with hot glue.
- Cut top of box in half and use hot glue to attach one side flat against the box and the other side propped open.
- Paint the top of the dumpster black and the bottoms and side green.
- Cut flame shapes out of felt and glue them inside of the dumpster.
- Add a small eye hook and ribbon and your ornament is ready to hang!
Notes
Balsa wood is very easy to cut with a small craft knife. If you don't have balsa wood, craft sticks will work. They are just a little harder to cut.
Depending on how cleanly your balsa wood cuts you may need to gently sand the edges.
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