Bronc Rider Christmas Ornament

Every year I turn to family traditions of the past and start my holiday season with the making of ornaments. I started making these bronc rider Christmas ornaments some time ago. Being true to my western heritage I created these paper bronc rider ornaments.

I love a simple yet stunning way to add a personal touch to my holiday decor. Growing up on a ranch many miles from town, my mom and I always spent a few days before Christmas making ornaments. Even though my mom is no longer with me, I haven’t let the tradition go. The nostalgia, thinking about my mom makes Christmas more meaningful.

Paint and Texture

I found this bronc rider pattern out on Pinterest and decided to print a few from card stock. Using an Exacto knife I carefully cut around the silhouette. From here I used texture spray paint in the color brown. Not exactly satisfied with this effect -once this was dry, I mixed up some acrylic paints in the shades of, browns, oranges, and metallics to look like rust. To add a little crust, baking soda became my friend. All of this was added in a couple of coats to give the patina of rusty metal to create a bronc rider Christmas ornament.

Once all the paint was dry, I punched a hole and added string to hang.

Handmade Bronc Rider Christmas Ornament

If you know me, you might know that I enjoy handmade items and making things for my home. I enjoy embracing a handmade holiday. I like creating my own decor rather than running to the store to buy something new. It might be my favorite thing. I highly recommend it!

I hope that my handmade bronc rider ornament inspire you to get creative with your holiday decorations this year. Theres something so satisfying about taking simple materials and creating something beautiful and meaningful.