![Rae Dunn Ornaments.jpg Rae Dunn Ornaments](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PmKoHPee88k/WgK3vkvXe9I/AAAAAAABlnY/DNSLomTcobwSI1580kyNaDu43yWCdKz5wCHMYCw/Rae%2BDunn%2BOrnaments.jpg?imgmax=1600)
So of course, now that Christmas is almost here, it is time to jump on that trend to create Rae Dunn inspired ornaments that reflect that same style.
![DIY-rae-dunn-ornaments-.jpg DIY rae dunn ornaments](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d8Um8OtspME/WgK3um7Oh4I/AAAAAAABlnQ/54CzPnmkEz8w5buQjBf23RsR9fBkMbNkgCHMYCw/DIY-rae-dunn-ornaments-.jpg?imgmax=1600)
I used my Cricut to create these and I thought I would put together a quick video and list of supplies I used in case you want to try your own version!
![supplies-for-rae-dun-ornaments.jpg Supplies for rae dun ornaments](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-v_URvLTRTMw/WgK3xV5b6zI/AAAAAAABlno/Eh54qQjX224Qc3lCHyVrFBkFHGcVYQsHQCHMYCw/supplies-for-rae-dun-ornaments.jpg?imgmax=1600)
Rae Dunn Inspired Christmas Balls Supply List:
- White Ball Ornaments (I got mine at Hobby Lobby, you also could get clear ones and paint them yourself)
- Black Vinyl
- Electronic Cutting machine, I used a Cricut Explore
- Contact paper or transfer paper
- Pick Set for weeding
- Scraper: Pampered Chef
- Ribbon to decorate
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Video Tutorial:
Photo Tutorial:
Step 1: Using your Cricut cut your text out of permanent vinyl. I tried to make the letters about 1.5 inches tall. The longer phrases I made the letters short so you could read the entire text from the front of the ornament
![Rae Dunn style words.jpg Rae Dunn style words](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_elyRITTS_c/WgK3wBZ39II/AAAAAAABlnc/LZvJ1dN34CcYTk6UnjKbo9rBr7g9sXcmwCHMYCw/Rae%2BDunn%2Bstyle%2Bwords.jpg?imgmax=1600)
Step 2:
Weed the vinyl. I love this “probe set” (I hate that name.. but basically they are dental picks) from Harbor Freight for my weeding.
![weeding-vinyl-lettering-for-rae-dunn-ornaments.jpg Weeding vinyl lettering for rae dunn ornaments](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jfh4AXyKpG0/WgK30cyZUVI/AAAAAAABloA/O-yh4llrAoYOE8t89FCfwzV06zdYAOKQgCHMYCw/weeding-vinyl-lettering-for-rae-dunn-ornaments.jpg?imgmax=1600)
Step 3:
Using a scraper or even a spatula works, cover your text with a small piece of transfer tape or contact paper (I try to make it as small as possible, since it will be easier to apply if there is less overhang.
![transfering-lettering-onto-ornament.jpg Transfering lettering onto ornament](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bJ-wmsJOVAA/WgK3yHXKV4I/AAAAAAABlns/jGrGfel9_FAXG_9EahxnwdsTEITEGy4SQCHMYCw/transfering-lettering-onto-ornament.jpg?imgmax=1600)
Snip transfer paper between the letters, this will make it easier to apply them to the curve of the ball
![trimming vinyl for transfer on curve.jpg Trimming vinyl for transfer on curve](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Q86_Oa66ru4/WgK3zGfBN5I/AAAAAAABln0/H0Vj5ukOAR8jy5PdpdDLj4zfiex-wz6-QCHMYCw/trimming%2Bvinyl%2Bfor%2Btransfer%2Bon%2Bcurve.jpg?imgmax=1600)
Step 5:
Apply the letters to the ball, pressing down from the center and working out. Applying letter at a time.
![adding rae dunn words to ornaments.jpg Adding rae dunn words to ornaments](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0VJ7FXWxoxM/WgK3tLMzVQI/AAAAAAABlnE/-MFtBLmue2Apx5CUmHqzq64BNDzT4hg2gCHMYCw/adding%2Brae%2Bdunn%2Bwords%2Bto%2Bornaments.jpg?imgmax=1600)
Remove contact paper carefully, and press down the individual letters again with your finger.. to make sure they are stuck down completely.
![removing transfer paper on rae dunn ornament.jpg Removing transfer paper on rae dunn ornament](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vdaV_LCxKiw/WgK3xBdeaDI/AAAAAAABlnk/WN5GJtUVbGEDgAYbWweeTwVf9pyzg5qfgCHMYCw/removing%2Btransfer%2Bpaper%2Bon%2Brae%2Bdunn%2Bornament.jpg?imgmax=1600)
I used two layers of ribbon for the bows. A burlap and a plaid flannel. You can get very different looks depending the ribbon you choose.
![adding-ribbon-to-ornaments.jpg Adding ribbon to ornaments](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sVlC341QA1A/WgK3uIMpIiI/AAAAAAABlnM/TuSy0rZzB1YruZn1G31us-XpXtuSsEmjgCHMYCw/adding-ribbon-to-ornaments.jpg?imgmax=1600)
I put both ribbons through the ornament hanger, with the front ribbon on top.
![adding ribbon to ornament.jpg Adding ribbon to ornament](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PT0fTfQ3ixE/WgK3t1Gs96I/AAAAAAABlnI/oXIYgeBl9GUbxt9EVSbw5rvzp4WYs2mqACHMYCw/adding%2Bribbon%2Bto%2Bornament.jpg?imgmax=1600)
Tie the front ribbon around the hanger and the back ribbon so the center knot matches the front ribbon
![trying knots with two ribbons.jpg Trying knots with two ribbons](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Xwe_CjdUzkc/WgK3zhP1NLI/AAAAAAABln4/CjQc0Nx8U6wNBYibfaXFnHchmtgcYgYQQCHMYCw/trying%2Bknots%2Bwith%2Btwo%2Bribbons.jpg?imgmax=1600)
Clip ribbon ends at an angle.
![how to trim ends of ribbons.jpg How to trim ends of ribbons](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cZAhQ39wqm0/WgK3vJ1LxiI/AAAAAAABlnU/ysZQp-_vHsYl46yrMF_hXw1E-DFw2dxwgCHMYCw/how%2Bto%2Btrim%2Bends%2Bof%2Bribbons.jpg?imgmax=1600)
IIf you fold the ribbon longways and cut at an angle out, you will get the ‘cat ear’ look, which is my favorite way to end ribbon.
![trimmed ornament ribbon.jpg Trimmed ornament ribbon](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rYcjrjGlGUM/WgK3yu6EBxI/AAAAAAABlnw/2qb0PolFyGAQ_QAiWpFK4779J14Sug_pgCHMYCw/trimmed%2Bornament%2Bribbon.jpg?imgmax=1600)
![rae-dunn-inspired-project.jpg Rae dunn inspired project](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xLGtsOJJg5Q/WgK3wn-5TKI/AAAAAAABlng/VKoHQcJoQboDx7wEw4-Il03S17C1HafkACHMYCw/rae-dunn-inspired-project.jpg?imgmax=1600)
![Vinyl Rae Dunn ornaments.jpg Vinyl Rae Dunn ornaments](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mBJeKhj9H20/WgK3z0SRXJI/AAAAAAABln8/bJDlEYXSEcE-qgd25p56a4fMFspG9B8rgCHMYCw/Vinyl%2BRae%2BDunn%2Bornaments.jpg?imgmax=1600)
I lift my Rae Dunn mug as for a toast! MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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