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Atomic Starburst Ornament

November 21, 2016~ Christmas, Cricut, DIY and craft projects

We also just over a month away from Christmas, and to help get you in the spirit I teamed up with some other Cricut bloggers to show you just how many styles of ornaments you can make with your Cricut! And if that wasn’t already amazing, we’re giving away a Cricut Explore Air 2! That’s right! Do you want a Cricut in time for the holiday? Well make sure you read all the way to the bottom for entry details.

If you’re joining me from any of the other amazing bloggers’ sites, welcome! My name is Ariel and I blog about bold, bright, colourful and eclectic decor and DIYs. You can see my work // here // and read more about me // here //.

For our Cricut ornament hop I made some atomic starburst ornaments using my Cricut and Expressions Vinyl. I love a good retro Christmas, but I also love a New England Christmas, so my style choices always reflect a balance between the two – lots of pinks and blush and starbursts, but also tons of plaids and greens. it just works!

 

Create a vintage MCM style ornament using your Cricut and some vinyl #starburst #vintage #mcmornament

To see a kick-ass retro Christmas house tour click // here //

For this project we’re using a basic atomic starburst to design cut into a few key colours and applied to a plastic ornament. These aren’t show-stoppers like my painted ornaments // here // but they are the perfect accents to my decor and will compliment my existing collection beautifully.

Create a vintage MCM style ornament using your Cricut and some vinyl #starburst #vintage #mcmornament

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Materials

  • Cricut Explore Air™ 2 machine
  • Expressions Vinyl: Evergreen, 14k Gold, Flamingo Pink, Costa Rica Blue, Red Hot
  • Cricut® Tools Weeder
  • Cricut® 12″ x 12″ LightGrip Adhesive Cutting Mat
  • Clear Plastic Ornament Discs 80 mm x12
  • Velvet Ribbon

Step 1: Chose a design for your starburst. I found this one online, but you can also purchase them from the Cricut Design Space for 0.99$.

Create a vintage MCM style ornament using your Cricut and some vinyl #starburst #vintage #mcmornament

Step 2: Load the image into the Cricut Design Space and scale it to the appropriate size. I wanted to have several on my ornament (which is on the larger side) so I scaled them to just over 1″ wide.

I then copied and pasted it about a dozen times so that I was getting them all at once.

Create a vintage MCM style ornament using your Cricut and some vinyl #starburst #vintage #mcmornament

Step 3: Make sure you cut them for all the colours you intend to use at once. Nothing worse than laying on a pattern to realize you forgot one colour and then having to peel everything off.

Once the sheet is cut, remember to peel back the excess vinyl delicately.

Create a vintage MCM style ornament using your Cricut and some vinyl #starburst #vintage #mcmornament

Step 4: Using your weeding tool, place the starbursts on your ornament.

Create a vintage MCM style ornament using your Cricut and some vinyl #starburst #vintage #mcmornament

Step 5: I’ve chosen to group the colours next to each other in a pattern. As such, every time I place a gold star, I know where I’m placing the green, red, pink and blue ones.

For each ornament there are 3-4 sets of stars.

Create a vintage MCM style ornament using your Cricut and some vinyl #starburst #vintage #mcmornament

Create a vintage MCM style ornament using your Cricut and some vinyl #starburst #vintage #mcmornament

Create a vintage MCM style ornament using your Cricut and some vinyl #starburst #vintage #mcmornament

Step 6: Adorn with the bow of your choice and display! I’ll probably be putting these bigger ones on a shelf of our newly completed renter friendly built-Ins // here //

Create a vintage MCM style ornament using your Cricut and some vinyl #starburst #vintage #mcmornament

Create a vintage MCM style ornament using your Cricut and some vinyl #starburst #vintage #mcmornament

Create a vintage MCM style ornament using your Cricut and some vinyl #starburst #vintage #mcmornament

Create a vintage MCM style ornament using your Cricut and some vinyl #starburst #vintage #mcmornament

This little guy doesn’t even warrant a tutorial! Just cut the numbers 2016 and stick to an ornament, add polka dots and full with pom poms!

Create a vintage MCM style ornament using your Cricut and some vinyl #starburst #vintage #mcmornament

Create a vintage MCM style ornament using your Cricut and some vinyl #starburst #vintage #mcmornament

Create a vintage MCM style ornament using your Cricut and some vinyl #starburst #vintage #mcmornament

Create a vintage MCM style ornament using your Cricut and some vinyl #starburst #vintage #mcmornament

Now that you’ve seen what the Cricut can do, it’s time to enter to win your own Cricut Explore Air 2!

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Now it’s time to check out the other great Christmas Cricut Ornaments from my Canadian blogging friends!

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From top left, they are:

Christmas Garland from The Learner Observer

3D Christmas Tree from Woman in Real Life

Star Ornament from The Inspired Home

Penguin Ornament from A Boy and His Mom

Handlettered Ornaments from Teacups and Things

Paper House Christmas Ornament from Fresh Crush

Easy Christmas Ornaments from Sparkle Shiny Love

3D Snowflake Ornament from Brooklyn Berry Designs

Mini Deer Pallet Ornament from Love Create Celebrate

3D Gingham Trees from Rambling Renovators

Glitter Monogram Snow Globe Ornaments from Bawlers and Crawlers

Paper Geometric Christmas Ornaments from Life is a Party

Atomic Starburst Ornaments from PMQ for Two

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  1. Cassie Bustamante says

    November 21, 2016 at 7:44 am

    oooh i love this one!!! so pretty and fun and perfectly done!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 21, 2016 at 10:22 am

      Thanks girl! I love the range of colours I was able to incorporate into them.

      Reply
  2. Kristi Dunphy says

    November 21, 2016 at 8:34 am

    So fun! Love the retro look

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 21, 2016 at 10:19 am

      Thanks friend 🙂 I hope you entered to win a Cricut

      Reply
  3. Sarah says

    November 21, 2016 at 9:09 am

    Ooooh I love this idea! So colourful and fun! (And I want a Cricut!)

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 21, 2016 at 10:19 am

      I hope you entered to win one! Cricut is an amazing company to work with, and I’m sure you’d do great things with one.

      Reply
  4. Brynne | The Gathered Home says

    November 21, 2016 at 9:16 am

    These are so good! I’m loving your Midcentury Christmas inspiration you’ve been posting!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 21, 2016 at 10:18 am

      Thanks friend 🙂 This is the first year I’m actually in a position to do more MCM. Although like I said, I love a New England style Christmas too, so i’ve gotta find a way to balance that out. I love being a more eclectic style blogger because I can actually do that!

      Reply
  5. Karen says

    November 21, 2016 at 9:26 am

    Those are such cute ornaments – I love their retro vibe. I would totally want to make mugs for my whole family with the cricut.

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 21, 2016 at 10:17 am

      You should totally! I hope you entered the giveaway! Worst case you could draw a few on by hand with some sharpies. This particular starburst isn’t too complicated

      Reply
  6. Lidia says

    November 21, 2016 at 10:14 am

    Ariel, hook me up! LOL! Seriously those are gorgeous ornaments – I know I keep saying this but your talent is fabulous my friend!!!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 21, 2016 at 10:15 am

      Thanks girl 😉 I want to see what you’re making with yours! You got one at Haven right?!

      Reply
      • Lidia says

        November 21, 2016 at 2:28 pm

        Yikes I didn’t 🙁 It’s on my Christmas list!

        Reply
        • Ariel says

          November 24, 2016 at 11:47 am

          You should apply! Or better yet, check back on friday for my gift guides 😉

          Reply
  7. Kait says

    November 21, 2016 at 11:28 am

    This is so cute and retro! Love it.

    xo, Kait
    http://www.teacupsandthings.com

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 24, 2016 at 11:48 am

      I’m all about the eclectic and retro!

      Reply
  8. Carrie Broughton says

    November 21, 2016 at 12:09 pm

    I love email oranaments

    Reply
    • Carrie Broughton says

      November 21, 2016 at 12:10 pm

      Haha homemade! I however am not liking the autocorrect.

      Reply
      • Ariel says

        November 24, 2016 at 11:47 am

        😉

        Reply
  9. Maggie @ Maggie Overby Studios says

    November 21, 2016 at 5:45 pm

    I have a few vintage ornaments from Germany that have a similar hand painted starburst and they are one of my favorites. Too cute!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 24, 2016 at 11:46 am

      You WOULD have amazing ornaments from Germany! I’d love to see some

      Reply
  10. Dawn says

    November 21, 2016 at 6:17 pm

    Beautiful

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 24, 2016 at 11:46 am

      thanks Dawn!

      Reply
  11. Megan says

    November 21, 2016 at 6:28 pm

    So cute I love these!!!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 24, 2016 at 11:46 am

      <3

      Reply
  12. Katelyn says

    November 21, 2016 at 6:43 pm

    This is a really neat idea! I love how creative you can be and that with a circuit the possibilities are endless. I wouldn’t make just any one thing I’d explore and make multiple different things! 🙂 such a nice way to be creative.

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 24, 2016 at 11:44 am

      they truly are! You can make your own files, purchase one of the thousands and let your imagination roam! such a great tool

      Reply
  13. Lily says

    November 21, 2016 at 6:52 pm

    So cute! I love your bright Christmas colors! I’d love to try my hand at these ornaments 🙂

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 24, 2016 at 11:44 am

      thanks Lily!

      Reply
  14. Emy says

    November 21, 2016 at 7:19 pm

    I love these! It would be cool to add the starburst to lampshades too! Oh the possibilities!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 24, 2016 at 11:43 am

      ooh yes! I’d grab some of the extra sticky stuff to either place outside or inside the shade

      Reply
  15. Genene says

    November 22, 2016 at 12:03 am

    Luv them!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 24, 2016 at 11:41 am

      <3

      Reply
  16. Dannyelle @ www.lifeisaparty.ca says

    November 22, 2016 at 8:29 am

    These came out so nicely, love them. And love that you could do them in any colours to match your decor. Love your brights. 🙂

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 24, 2016 at 11:39 am

      Exactly! I could do them in shades of gold to match your tree!

      Reply
  17. Shelley | Crazy Wonderful says

    November 22, 2016 at 8:39 am

    These ornaments are awesome! Love how the colors work together. I would be busting out personalized gifts left and right with that thing!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 24, 2016 at 11:39 am

      Thanks friend! You can bet I’ve done a few dozen personalized gifts this season

      Reply
  18. Cassandra says

    November 22, 2016 at 6:57 pm

    These are adorable! I would love to stock up on homemade ornaments like this and I could see this tool being great for homemade gifts as well!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 24, 2016 at 11:38 am

      It’s a fantastic tool! I can’t believe I waited so long to buy one, honestly

      Reply
  19. Natasha Degready says

    November 22, 2016 at 7:45 pm

    Oh this looks simple and fun! Great post!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 24, 2016 at 11:38 am

      They definitely are! Thanks for stoping by 🙂

      Reply
  20. Thalita says

    November 23, 2016 at 10:13 am

    Oh these are just so so so good! I love the colours (as I tend to with your projects) and the fact that there’s always a dash of pink!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 24, 2016 at 11:37 am

      Thanks friend 🙂 I’ll always find a way to add some pink!

      Reply
  21. Joann @ Woman In Real Life says

    November 23, 2016 at 7:55 pm

    These are so beautiful Ariel. They would go so perfectly with all the vintage drinkware my mom has given me! I need to make me some of these. (Maybe it’s time to buy a bar cart and dress it up with these ornaments?) Jo

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 24, 2016 at 11:36 am

      YES IT IS time to bust-out a bar cart and bring the two items together! I’d love a set of drink ware like that, enjoy them!

      Reply
  22. Valerie says

    November 23, 2016 at 8:31 pm

    I absolutely adore the idea of clear bulbs and filling them with pompoms! So many possibilities. You’re always so creative ????

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 24, 2016 at 11:35 am

      Thank you Valerie! I love it too, but then I’d have to buy more pompoms! ahaha

      Reply
      • Ariel says

        November 24, 2016 at 11:36 am

        like my ribbon, I tend to hoard my pom poms 😉

        Reply
  23. Kathleen says

    February 10, 2020 at 9:16 pm

    I made the starburst…….beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      February 11, 2020 at 9:20 am

      Oh that’s fab! Hope they bring you some joy

      Reply

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