If you enjoy a recycled craft, then why not transform your old paintbrushes into adorable ornaments that can be hung around the house or on your Christmas tree. With just a few simple supplies you can breathe new life into them and they will also make great little gifts for neighbors and friends! Keep to a budget by stocking up from the dollar store, such as acrylic paints and bling to give your ornaments a unique touch.
1. Santa Buckle
For a traditional and festive decoration – turn your brushes into Santa Buckles with some red and black paint and some sequins to decorate.
Supplies
- Paint brushes
- Red and Black Acrylic Paint
- Gold Sequins to make buckle
- Glue Gun
Directions
Paint the brush handles red and leave to dry. Next, you can paint the metal part in black. Once dry you can hot glue some sequins down the handle and then sequins in a square shape on the black paint to make a buckle.
2. Reindeer Ornaments
Now that we have made a Santa Buckle, it’s just the right time to make Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer Brush Ornaments.
Supplies
- Paint brushes
- Acrylic Paint
- Sequins to embellish
- Pipe Cleaners
- Sparkly ribbon for trim.
- Googly eyes
- Glue
Directions
Deck your brush like Rudolph! Start off by painting the handles brown and let dry. Embellish with sequins for added sparkle and cut some glittery ribbon to make an eye-catching trim. For an extra festive touch, add two brown pipe cleaners to create antlers, then complete the look with two googly eyes and a red pom pom for the nose. Finish off with some jewels for a holly leaf on the trim to create a truly special holiday crafting project!
3. Minion Paint Brush Ornaments
Give Minions a sparkly makeover with the addition of glitter.
Supplies
- Paint brushes
- Acrylic Paint
- Sequins to embellish
- Shiny Candy Cane striped paper
- Sparkly ribbon for trim.
- Googly eyes
- Glue
- Mod Podge
- Glitter
Directions
Cut some of the candy cane striped paper to fit the handles of the brushes and use mod podge to set it. Paint the metal part in yellow and allow to dry. Once dry glue some sparkle trim to the top to give a nice finish. Sprinkle some gold glitter on the yellow paint. Glue a tin piece of black ribbon on the center and then alternate between using two googly eyes or one on the paint brushes. Finish by painting the bristles blue and finish with a dusting of blue glitter.
4. Santa Paint Brush Ornaments
Get creative with the kids and make these adorable paintbrush Santa ornaments. Hang them on your tree or give them as gifts – they’ll make a great addition to any holiday display.
Supplies
- Paint brushes
- Acrylic Paint
- White Felt
- Shiny Candy Cane striped paper
- Red Pom Poms
- Googly eyes
- Glue
- Mini bows
- Glitter
Directions
Start by painting the brush handles red and allowing them to dry. Next, give some of the handles a white polka-dot pattern and let them dry. Then, cut a small piece of white felt and glue it to the metal part of the handle with hot glue for the Santa hat effect. Adorn with a mini bow in the center. Finish off the look with some googly eyes to make them complete!
5. Snowman Paint Brush Ornament
Do you wanna build a Snowman? How about making this adorable ornament that will capture everyone’s imagination!
Supplies
- Paint brushes
- Acrylic Paint
- Black Felt
- Shiny Candy Cane striped paper
- Red Pom Poms
- Googly eyes
- Glue
- Black buttons
Directions
Firstly, paint the handle of the brush with white craft paint, and the metal part with white paint on both sides. You can then glue a little festive hat over the bristles. Finally, paint a snowman face on the metal part and glue buttons down the handle of the brush for his coal, and you have a delightful Snowman Paint Brush Ornament.
6. Grinch Paint Brush Ornament
Channel your favorite Dr. Seuss character by giving your home a whimsical and spirited touch of Whoville with this Grinch Paint Brush Ornament.
Supplies
- 2″ paint brush
- acrylic craft paint
- Green glitter
Directions
The Grinch is an easy project. First, paint your brush in a medium green, making sure to coat both sides. Dust green glitter onto the bristles to make them shine. Hand paint the Grinch face on the metal part of the brush. Finally, add a red and white stripe, and you’ll have the classic Grinch hat.
7. Gnome Brush Ornament
Gnomes are such an adorable addition to any occasion and these gnome paint brush ornaments are sure to be a hit.
Supplies
- Paint brushes
- Wooden beads for noses acrylic paint
- Twine or ribbon
- Glitter
Directions
Paint your brushes in your chosen colors and add glitter if you want. Allow to dry and paint the bristles in white to create a beard look. Cut some twine and glue in a triangular shape to form separate the metal part of the brush and the handle. Finish by hot gluing your wooden bead underneath this in the center.
8. Angel Paintbrush Ornaments
These angels will look adorable around your house over the festive season. You can either make them with or without a face.
Supplies
- Paint brushes
- Yarn or wool for hair
- felt to make wings
- tulle to make tutu
- Wooden 1 ½” Circle
- Glitter
Directions
If you want to make the brush with a face begin by attaching the wooden circle to the handle of the paintbrush at the top with glue.Paint handle and head. Paint the metal part in gold and add gold glitter. Make a tutu from a piece of gold tulle by gathering it and hot gluing the the metal part of the brush. Cut wings from felt and hot glue to the back of the brush. Use wool or yarn to make hair and glue this around the face.
9. Gingerbread Man
Who doesn’t love making gingerbread at Christmas! Similar to the last ornament, This idea makes use of a wooden 1 ½” Circle which is painted to look like a gingerbread man. You can paint your brush handle brown first and once dry hot glue your disc to it. Then you can decorate the handle with little bows and anything else you want to make it look like a gingerbread cookie.
10. Elves
No Christmas tree would be complete without elves – and these paintbrush elves are the most adorable addition.
11. Glittered Paintbrush Ornaments
If you want to keep things simple, instead of opting for a Christmas character for your paintbrush – simply paint them and add glitter and some festive shapes.
12. Penguins
Transform a paintbrush into this adorable winter creature with the use of black and white paint.
13. Texture
The great thing about this project is that you can really go to town with texture by adding things like wool to create a beard and embellishments such as buttons down the handle.
14. Vintage
If you want to opt for a vintage style then you can incorporate soft pinks. Use decorations such as pine cones and glitter to keep with the festive theme.
15. Polar Bears
Transform Brushes into the cutest polar bears by painting wooden discs with polar bear faces and hot gluing them to the metal part of the brush. You can then add felt ears.
