Loteria Wood Block Ornaments

Lotería is a traditional Mexican game of chance, similar to bingo, but using images on a deck of cards instead of numbered ping pong balls.  More than just being a fun game enjoyed by millions, it's also beautiful!  The images from Loteria have ended up on everything from dishes & tote bags to clothing and jewelry.  Every year I challenge myself to make new set of Loteria ornaments and this year I used wood blocks cut from 2" x 2" pine wood.  It's an easy, economical way to make tons of these for your tree and for your color-appreciating friends!  It's your tree, sweet friends, so decorate it with whatever you want...and don't forget to Make Your Mark!

 A different card on every side!

Add a little bling around the edges to catch the twinkling lights!

Grab a Pattie Wack Tassel Maker HERE!

(You'll be making gorgeous tassels for absolutely everything in no time)

Watch how to make them here!

Print out the LOTERIA images HERE!

Feliz Navidad!

Cardboard Loteria Ornaments

I'm all about having a colorful, Mexico/Boho inspired tree this year and these Loteria House Ornaments are going to be perfect for it!  I've included all of the printouts I used AND the pattern for the house so all you have to do is print out the images, cut out some cardboard and start gluing!  Try using photos of your family or pets or even vintage Christmas cards for this project.  It's up to you and your amazing creativity!  Remember to make a few of these ornaments for your friends...Oh, and don't forget to Make Your Mark!

 Use any kind of image you want!

The Allure Glitter looks amazing on these!

Watch how I made them here!

STUFF I USED

E-6000 Spray Adhesive

Wire & Craft Bells

Allure Dimensional Design Adhesive Paint

Loteria Images (below)

Cardboard

Glue Gun

Papel Picado Images (below)

HERE'S HOW

1.  Trace and cut the patterns in cardboard (below)

2.  Score along the score lines

*This makes bending them into shape so much neater

3.  Glue the pieces together

4. & 5.  Cut and glue the loteria images to the sides of the house using E-6000 Spray Adhesive

6. & 7. Cut and glue the papel picado triangles to the roof and base

8.  Poke a hole in the exact center of the base

9.  Glue the pieces together

10.  When dry, accent the edges with Allure Glitter or Gloss in matching colors

11.  Attach a bell to the end of a 5" long wire and thread it through the house from the bottom 

through the point on the roof

12.  Bend a loop on the roof and hang

Print these for the sides of the house

Print for the roof and base of the house

Print on standard size paper

Feliz Navidad!