DIY ugly Christmas sweater trophy

I don’t often do a DIY project where I giggle through the entire thing,but I did making this ugly Christmas sweater trophy.

Sometimes it’s fun making something you can just make ugly on purpose. I know Ugly Christmas sweater parties are really hot right now. I’ve  seen soem really great ideas on making them. Some are so clever I think they need something special for the winner!

I always find vintage trophies at the thrift stores.

I thought this would be a fun opportunity to turn one into a “major award” (What movie?What movie? Three points if you know!) for an ugly Christmas sweater party.

The first thing I had to do was give her an ugly Christmas sweater with enamel paint and gold pipe cleaners.

Then she got a  pair of black glittered shoes and red socks with a pipe cleaner top.

Then she had the perfect hand position to announce the winner. I don’t know what this trophy was originally for, she didn’t come with anything in her hands. Tennis? pole vault?

I painted the base white and added some jingle bells to really jack up the gaudy factor. I have this printable for you if you want to make your own.

I’m telling you. MAJOR AWARD.

Who would not love to take this home?

This was just one of those things that was super fun to make and I think would be super fun to get too.

The rules should be the winner has to display it in a prominent place until next year. Ha ha.

I’m telling you…MAJOR AWARD.

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