• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Home Decor
    • Paint Colors
    • Printables
    • Our Current House
    • Our Second House
  • DIY Projects
    • Project Gallery
    • Crafts
    • Tools & Tips
  • Blog
    • About
      • Contact
      • Policies
  • Gift Guides
    • Shop
      • Shop My Products
      • Shop My Instagram
      • Shop My Home
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
The Turquoise Home
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Blog
  • Home Decor
  • DIY Projects
  • Paint Colors
  • Our Current House
  • Organization
  • Contact
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×
    You are here: Home / Christmas / Chalkboard Wood-Slice Ornaments

    Chalkboard Wood-Slice Ornaments

    Last Updated: December 16, 2020 | Published: December 24, 2013 | By: Laura | 10 Comments | Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, Holidays

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Email

    Wood slice chalkboard ornaments are so fun and simple to make. They are perfect as ornaments, gift embellishments, place card holders and more!

    Yesterday, I was determined to do a little last-minute crafting and decorating. You see, I’ve wanted to make these wood-slice ornaments since Thanksgiving and just haven’t had the time. So, in the last few days before Christmas, by golly, I had to get these done!

    Chalkboard Wood-Slice Ornaments #DIY #Christmas

    Last year I snagged a log from my parents’ wood pile at Thanksgiving and I sliced it up to make rustic wood-slice ornaments. I drilled a hole in the tops, strung them up with twine and called it a day.

    Gift Guides and Christmas Decor Shop

    Shop Gift Guides for Everyone

    & My Christmas Decor Shop

    Shop Here!

    This year I added chalkboard paint and wrote fun Christmas words or phrases with my new chalk marker. I think this marker may go on my Favorite Things list next year!

    Supplies You Will Need for Wood Slice Chalkboard Ornaments:

    • Wood Slices (either cut them yourself from a log or buy them here!)
    • Drill (if you need to drill a hole in the top of your wood slice)
    • Twine
    • Chalkboard paint
    • Small craft paint brush
    • Chalk Marker
    • Chalk (for “seasoning” your chalkboard)

    Steps for Making a Wood Slice Chalkboard Ornament:

    These first two steps are only if you are creating the wood slices for your ornaments. Honestly, when I made these they didn’t sell them in stores, so I had to make mine. But if I were making them again today, I’d just buy some at the store!

    Step 1. Cut up a wood log to make slices, if you didn’t buy them. I used my miter saw very carefully!

    Step 2. Drill a hole in the top of the wood slice, if you don’t have one already.

    Step 3. Paint the wood part of your slice with chalkboard paint.

    I started by taping off the edges, but when I pulled it off, the lines were too … unnatural.

    Chalkboard Wood-Slice Ornaments #DIY #Christmas
    Chalkboard Wood-Slice Ornaments #DIY #Christmas

    So, I freehand painted around the edges and it turned out perfectly. Any unevenness just adds to the rustic effect.

    Chalkboard Wood-Slice Ornaments #DIY #Christmas

    Step 4. Once the paint has dried, “season” it with chalk.

    I waited for the paint to dry and then rubbed regular chalk over it to season it. Then wiped it off with a dry paper towel.

    Chalkboard Wood-Slice Ornaments #DIY #Christmas

    Step 5. Decorate your wood slice ornament with a chalk marker!

    I simply wrote a few words and phrases on them and love how they turned out!

    Chalkboard Wood-Slice Ornaments #DIY #Christmas

    And since Christmas coming quickly, you may not be whipping out the crafting basket. I know I’ll be spending my days wrapping presents like the procrastinator that I am.

    But, please feel free to pin for next year! You can hover over any image and a pin-it button will appear in the upper right corner or use the button above.

    MORE DIY CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS:

    • DIY Wood Finial Ornament
    • DIY Twig Christmas Tree Ornament
    • DIY Mason Jar “Snow Globe” Ornament
    • Mini Wooden Christmas Sign Ornaments
    • DIY Paper-covered Ornaments
    Chalkboard Wood-Slice Ornaments #DIY #Christmas

    While I was snapping shots, I snapped some of my other new ornaments on my big tree.

    Christmas Home Tour 2013: Pretty in Plaid

    I bought all of these after Christmas last year and I may have gone a little mercury glass crazy. I just can’t get enough!

    Chalkboard Wood-Slice Ornaments #DIY #Christmas

     I think they were from Anthropologie and PD’s.

    And then I started taking pictures of my little sentimental tree.

    Christmas Home Tour 2013: Pretty in Plaid

    I photographed a few of my favorites.

    Sentimental Ornaments

    Some fun ones we’ve collected over the years: I cross-stitched the Noel ornament and my mother-in-law gave me the “Deck the Halls Y’all” ornament this year. Love it!

    I’m a sucker for ornaments because they usually tell a story, so I’ll always have a tree dedicated to special, random ornaments. My favorite thing about Christmas decorating is hanging each ornament and remembering who it came from, or how someone made it for me.

    Sentimental Ornaments

    A special ornament this year {and really every year} is the sweet bead angel – above on the top left. My grandmother made her when I was a little girl. Grammy passed away this year, so it’s a treasure that I will cherish for always. It’s made from safety pins and beads and I love it! Don’t you think she’s cute?

    I love my girl’s handprint ornament, too. We made it last year when she had just turned two. I waited a little too long to do it because her hand was getting a little big for it. 🙂

    Do you love sentimental ornaments? Do you have a favorite?

    Merry Christmas, my friends! May you be restful, joyful and making memories this week!

    MORE FAVORITE POSTS YOU WILL LOVE:

    Show more
    How to Organize Christmas Decorations

    How to Organize Christmas Decorations

    ...
    Read More
    Show more
    Christmas Decor in the Bedroom

    Christmas in Our Bedroom (+ a new bed!)

    ...
    Read More
    Show more
    Holiday Gift Guide for Girls

    Best Gifts for Elementary-Aged Girls

    ...
    Read More
    Show more
    Plaid Holiday Decor

    Plaid Holiday Decor & Accessories

    ...
    Read More
    Show more
    Christmas Kitchen with Plaid Accents

    Plaid Christmas Kitchen

    ...
    Read More
    Show more
    The Ultimate Stocking Stuffer Gift Guides! Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Everyone in the Family - something for every budget!

    Stocking Stuffer Ideas for the Whole Family {Ultimate Stocking Stuffer Gift Guide}

    ...
    Read More
    Show more
    Greenery Wreath in Dining Room

    Gold & Greenery Christmas Dining Room

    ...
    Read More
    Show more
    Gift Guide for men!

    Gift Guide for Men

    ...
    Read More
    Show more
    Holiday Gift Guide for Her

    Top Favorite Gifts for Her

    ...
    Read More
    Load More
    « How to Upcycle Old Candles
    Top 10 Posts of 2013 »

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. ornaments

      December 18, 2020 at 9:17 am

      These are so stinking cute! Such a simple and wonderful craft that packs a lot of punch! Thank you for sharing this inspirational idea!

      Reply
    2. Anita

      November 04, 2019 at 3:09 pm

      I like you homemade tree slice ornaments better than the store bought!

      Reply
    3. Krista

      December 26, 2013 at 6:28 pm

      These ornaments are awesome Laura – love them! Pinning:)

      Reply
      • Laura

        December 26, 2013 at 11:36 pm

        Thanks so much, Krista! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas!!

        Reply
    4. Lindsay Eidahl

      December 25, 2013 at 6:49 am

      I made some birchwood chalkboard ornaments too. You can check them out here http://www.mycreativedays.com/birchwood-christmas/. I love how they turned out. I want to make some more next year. Merry Christmas

      Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Grab Your Free Copy of The Decorator's Easy Cheat Sheet
    About Laura Nickelson, the author and creator of The Turquoise Home

    Popular Posts

    Sea Salt | Paint Colors in Living Room | Sand and Sisal

    The Best Living Room Paint Colors

    Edgecomb Gray by Benjamin Moore wall color | paint color

    Best Home Decor Paint Colors: Edgecomb Gray

    Benjamin Moore White Dove Paint Color - inspiration photos

    Benjamin Moore White Dove {The Best Home Decor Paint Colors}

    Grab a piece of plywood and some paint and we're good to go!!

    How to Make a Large Wooden Sign

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Meet Laura

    • About
    • Contact
    • Privacy Policy

    Newsletter

    • Get the 5 Secrets Every Decorator Knows!

    Home Decor Index

    • Decorating 101
    • Paint Colors
    • DIY Project
    • Living Room
    • Kitchen
    • Outdoors

    TheTurquoiseHome.com is an Amazon Associate and earns from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2022 The Turquoise Home