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December 19, 2014 by: Melanie

DIY Disney Planes Ornament

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions and tutorials for the DIY Planes Ornaments are mine alone. #PlanesToTheRescue #CollectiveBias

When my daughter was born, I began a tradition of purchasing her a new ornament every year. The ornament would be a representation of a favorite hobby or interest for the year. She loves the tradition and looks forward to her new ornament for her tree each December. Now that I have four kids, I want to continue the tradition with them. But I know that I’m not alone in saying, “Wowza! Ornaments can get expensive!”. There has to be a way to DIY cute ornaments for kids, right? When I stumbled across these cute Disney Planes die-cast vehicles on rollback at Walmart, the wheels in my head started turning. Did you smell the smoke? It resulted in two DIY Planes ornaments. One is for a cute DIY Keepsake Ornament, and the other is a more kid-friendly recycled ornament. Either way, there’s Disney Planes fun all the way around!

DIY Disney Planes Ornaments | #PlanesToTheRescue #Ad  | This tutorial contains 2 Disney Planes Ornaments ideas. One is for a DIY Die-Cast Ornament, and the other is a fun recycled kid's ornament craft.

 

DIY Disney Planes Die-Cast Keepsake Ornament

DIY Disney Planes Keepsake Ornament  |  #PlanesToTheRescue #Ad   |  Use die-cast toys to create a Planes Keepsake ornament

Supplies:

  • Disney Planes Die-Cast vehicle
  • Twine
  • Hot glue gun and hot glue sticks
  • Scissors
  • Krazy Glue
  • Medium size brad
  • Metal cutter

DIY Disney Planes Keepsake Ornament  |  #PlanesToTheRescue #Ad   |  Use die-cast toys to create a Planes Keepsake ornament

Begin by using the metal cutter to remove the long prongs from the back of the brad. See the photo below? Cut directly behind the circle, as close as you can, to remove the long fastener portions. Discard those, and keep the circular portion.

DIY Disney Planes Keepsake Ornament  |  #PlanesToTheRescue #Ad   |  Use die-cast toys to create a Planes Keepsake ornament

Cut a length of twine approximately five inches long. Fold it in half. Using the smallest amount of hot glue possible, glue the ends of the twine to the back of the brad circle. If you had any small pieces of the metal fasteners remaining, fold those over the twine. Press the back to flatten the twine and any left over metal. The goal is to make this piece as flat as possible.

DIY Disney Planes Keepsake Ornament  |  #PlanesToTheRescue #Ad   |  Use die-cast toys to create a Planes Keepsake ornament

Bring the twine around to the top of the brad. Tie in a knot. Use hot glue or Krazy Glue to secure the twine on the sides of the brad. It is important to have the twine proportionate in order for the ornament to hang correctly.

DIY Disney Planes Keepsake Ornament  |  #PlanesToTheRescue #Ad   |  Use die-cast toys to create a Planes Keepsake ornament

Use the Krazy Glue to fasten the twine covered brad on top of the die-cast vehicle. Hot glue will not be as effective or be able to hold the weight of the ornament! Be sure to use Krazy Glue.

DIY Disney Planes Keepsake Ornament  |  #PlanesToTheRescue #Ad   |  Use die-cast toys to create a Planes Keepsake ornament

Once the Krazy Glue has dried completely, the ornament is ready to hang upon the tree or tie to a gift for giving.

DIY Disney Planes Keepsake Ornament  |  #PlanesToTheRescue #Ad   |  Use die-cast toys to create a Planes Keepsake ornament

I picked up the individual die-cast vehicles for only $4.97 at Walmart. Not a bad deal for a quick keepsake ornament!

Recycled Milk Jug Planes Ornament

Recycled Milk Jug Planes Ornament |  #PlanesToTheRescue  #ad  |  Recycle a small milk jug into a Planes Ornament kid's craft

Please note: While most of the steps in this craft are suitable for kids, there are a few steps that require an adult. These steps are clearly marked in the tutorial below.

Do you have any of these little milk jugs around? By adding a few craft supplies, the kids can make a fun Planes themed ornament. It’s also a recycled craft!

Supplies:

  • Small milk jug, washed and dried (see photo below for an example)
  • Orange paint
  • Black paint
  • Paintbrush
  • Wooden Scoop Sticks
  • Wooden Craft Sticks
  • Glue
  • Small hook
  • Twine
  • Washout Mod Podge
  • Optional: Washi tape or a blue paint
  • Adults only: Craft knife

Recycled Milk Jug Planes Ornament |  #PlanesToTheRescue  #ad  |  Recycle a small milk jug into a Planes Ornament kid's craft

Begin by painting the top half of the milk jug orange. Let dry completely.

Recycled Milk Jug Planes Ornament |  #PlanesToTheRescue  #ad  |  Recycle a small milk jug into a Planes Ornament kid's craft

Optional: Use blue washi tape or paint to cover up the rough messy line in the middle.

Recycled Milk Jug Planes Ornament |  #PlanesToTheRescue  #ad  |  Recycle a small milk jug into a Planes Ornament kid's craft

ADULTS ONLY: Use a craft knife to cut one small slit on each side of the jug. This should be just large enough for a popsicle stick. Insert one popsicle stick on each side.

Recycled Milk Jug Planes Ornament |  #PlanesToTheRescue  #ad  |  Recycle a small milk jug into a Planes Ornament kid's craft

Recycled Milk Jug Planes Ornament |  #PlanesToTheRescue  #ad  |  Recycle a small milk jug into a Planes Ornament kid's craft

Paint the wooden scoop sticks black. Let them dry completely. Glue them to the “front” of the jug in a propeller pattern.

Recycled Milk Jug Planes Ornament |  #PlanesToTheRescue  #ad  |  Recycle a small milk jug into a Planes Ornament kid's craft

Glue a popsicle stick to the “back” of the jug.

Recycled Milk Jug Planes Ornament |  #PlanesToTheRescue  #ad  |  Recycle a small milk jug into a Planes Ornament kid's craft

ADULTS ONLY: Insert the small hook in the top of the jug. I had to use the craft knife to cut a small hole to get the hook started. This hook is a screw-on hook that can be found at any craft store. The screw on hooks stay in the plastic well.

Recycled Milk Jug Planes Ornament |  #PlanesToTheRescue  #ad  |  Recycle a small milk jug into a Planes Ornament kid's craft

Support your favorite Disney Planes character by writing their plane number on the side of the jug. Let the kids use Washout Mod Podge to seal the paint. Let the Mod Podge dry completely before adding twine to the hook and hanging on the tree.

Recycled Milk Jug Planes Ornament |  #PlanesToTheRescue  #ad  |  Recycle a small milk jug into a Planes Ornament kid's craft

Recycled Milk Jug Planes Ornament |  #PlanesToTheRescue  #ad  |  Recycle a small milk jug into a Planes Ornament kid's craft

These ornaments are perfect for the Disney Planes lover in your life. Need a gift to go along with it? In addition to the little single die-cast vehicles above, Walmart currently has other Disney Planes merchandise on rollback, as well. The Disney Planes Flight to the Finish Speedway is now $24.97, the Disney Planes Fire & Rescue Die-Cast Vehicles, 3-Pack, is now $14.97, and the  Disney Planes Fire & Rescue Deluxe Talking Vehicle Assortment is now $19.97! I personally picked up the Disney Planes Fire & Rescue Die-Cast Vehicles, 3-Pack, for a gift. For the ornaments, I bought items from the Planes Character Assortment die-cast set and the Disney Planes: Fire and Rescue Character Assortment die-cast set that are on rollback for $4.97. The toys were located in a special section at Walmart.

DIY Disney Planes Ornaments | #PlanesToTheRescue #Ad  | This tutorial contains 2 Disney Planes Ornaments ideas. One is for a DIY Die-Cast Ornament, and the other is a fun recycled kid's ornament craft.

DIY Disney Planes Ornaments | #PlanesToTheRescue #Ad  | This tutorial contains 2 Disney Planes Ornaments ideas. One is for a DIY Die-Cast Ornament, and the other is a fun recycled kid's ornament craft.

Need a fun idea for wrapping your Disney Planes themed gift? Check out this tutorial for a Plane Propeller Gift Wrapping Embellishment.

Plane Propeller Gift Wrapping Embellishment | ItHappensinaBlink.com | Use simple craft supplies to create a plane propeller to use as a gift wrap embellishment

Plane Propeller Gift Wrapping Embellishment
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Comments

  1. Becky @ lovetobeinthekitchen says

    December 19, 2014 at 10:31 am

    This is such a great idea! My boys love planes and would love to see one on our tree. 🙂

    Reply
  2. amy @ one artsy mama says

    December 19, 2014 at 2:00 pm

    Oh my gosh, did you see my post for today? Great mines…lol! Kids love Planes ornaments!

    Reply
  3. Vanessa says

    December 19, 2014 at 3:48 pm

    So super cute! I love both those ideas!

    Reply
  4. Carrie Hurst says

    December 19, 2014 at 5:13 pm

    What a cute idea! I love it!

    Reply
  5. Malia says

    December 19, 2014 at 7:16 pm

    This is so adorable! Pinning!

    Reply
  6. Miranda @ Cookie Dough & Oven Mitt says

    December 20, 2014 at 8:00 am

    Wow! You’re so creative. I’ve never thought of making my own keepsake ornament for my son for Christmas. Looks pretty easy! I’m definitely giving it a try since ornaments are expensive!! Thank you for the great tutorial and idea!

    Reply
  7. Heather {Brie Brie Blooms} says

    December 21, 2014 at 9:51 am

    Great idea to recycle milk jugs! What a fun holiday kids craft! #client

    Reply
  8. Amy Anderson says

    December 21, 2014 at 9:14 pm

    What a cute idea! Love both ornaments – especially the recycled one!

    Reply
  9. Summer Davis says

    December 24, 2014 at 1:19 pm

    Such cute ornament ideas! I love that they have a personal, loving touch added to them. #client

    Reply

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