Tea Jug Poinsettia Ornament

By: Rebecca Taylor for FaveCrafts.com

By: Rebecca Taylor for FaveCrafts.com

"This Poinsettia is made from plastic tea jugs. I take a lighter and run over the back of the leaves and petals and kind of let them take their own free form. They are all hot glued in layers on a plastic disc. They are painted with glass paint. The bulbs in the middle are pearls that I put on with hot glue and pulled them up, held them there so they set up higher. Green yarn is glued to the back for hanging."

Estimated CostUnder $10

Time to CompleteIn an evening

MaterialsBeads, Paint, Plastic

Primary TechniqueGreen Crafting

Easy

HolidayChristmas

Project TypeMake a Project

Materials List

Glass paint
scissors
lighter
plastic tea jug
paint brush
leaf and petal template
hot glue gun and glue
circle disc from tea jug
Pearls
7 inch piece of yarn

Instructions

Find and print templates
cut out leaf and petals from plastic tea jug (use as many as you like)
heat with lighter until leaf or petal is the shape you want
paint with glass paint
glue leaves on
glue petals on top of the leaves in layer making sure to let the leaves show.
In the middle of the flower put down a small blob of glue and put the pearls on making sure to put up so that they set higher.
Attach yarn with hot glue for hanging.
Hang your beautiful Poinsettia on your tree.
Enjoy!

NotesI love working with recycled materials. Plastic is a great one because you can mold it just about any way you want.

Why You'll Love This Recycled Craft

Here are our top 3 reasons why you should make the Tea Jug Poinsettia Ornament craft project:

1. Eco-friendly Upcycling: One of the best things about this craft project is that it is a great way to upcycle and repurpose plastic tea jugs that would otherwise end up in the landfill. By transforming these everyday items into beautiful poinsettia ornaments, you are not only reducing waste but also creating something unique and decorative for the holiday season.

2. Budget-friendly and Creative: Making your own ornaments is a fun and budget-friendly way to add a personal touch to your holiday decor. With just a few simple materials like plastic tea jugs, glass paint, pearls, and yarn, you can create a stunning poinsettia ornament that will stand out on your Christmas tree or as a festive decoration around your home. Plus, using a lighter to shape the leaves and petals allows for creativity and customization in your design.

3. Handmade Holiday Charm: There's something special about handmade decorations that add a touch of warmth and charm to your home during the holiday season. When you make the Tea Jug Poinsettia Ornament, you are creating a one-of-a-kind piece that is sure to be a conversation starter and a cherished keepsake for years to come. Whether you gift these ornaments to friends and family or keep them for yourself, they will bring joy and festive spirit to any space they adorn.

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Marilyn B

Dec 19, 2016

I wasn't quite sure what a plastic tea jug was, so I researched it and it is similar to the plastic milk container jugs, but clearer. I was wondering if a milk container would work with this project, but because it is opaque perhaps the glass paint would not show up as nicely. Wonder if acrylic paint would work? Or perhaps mixed with a decoupage product to thin it out. Clever craft and pretty too!

MelanieRafferty

Dec 05, 2016

I i love the look of this! It would be a great item for my son's Christmas boutique. Do you think a hair dryer would get hot enough to bend the plastic? I love how you wrote all the steps out. Thanks for the awesome Diy!

chatycms 1880826

Nov 20, 2016

What are plastic tea jugs? I would like a better picture to understand the instructions please. I do better with a visual. Thank you

Weberme

Dec 05, 2016

I think they are referring to regular pictures that you use to put your tea,koolade or frozen orange juice in. I also would love to see a video explaining it more better so I can see what she is doing. Such a lovely ornament but not really sure how it is done. I also do better watching the videos. Did you try making one yet?

Toby K Editor

Nov 15, 2016

I never would have thought of this! This looks so easy to do, and I love handmade ornaments because they add a little personal touch to the Christmas tree.