Vintage Christmas Canister Makeover with Decoupage & Gold Angel Details

A little blue, a little aged gold, and a beautiful Christmas paper—this canister has all the details I love for a nostalgic holiday piece. In this video, I’m sharing my vintage Christmas canister makeover, featuring Old Dame Designs’ Heirloom Holiday decoupage paper.

The snowy church tucked inside the ornament design, the raised angel, and the pearl ribbon trim come together for a piece full of old-world Christmas charm.

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The paper behind the project

I used Heirloom Holiday decoupage paper for this makeover. Its blue-and-gold ornaments, patterned ribbons, evergreen sprigs, and pinecones sit against an aged parchment background that gives the design such a lovely timeworn feel.

The sheet measures 10 × 16 inches and is available on your choice of phone book paper or rice paper. With three coordinating designs on the sheet, there is plenty of inspiration for other holiday projects, too.

Those little finishing details

The blue paint sets the mood, while the gold accents pick up the warm tones in the paper. A raised angel adds dimension, and the pearl ribbon trim gives the top a soft, decorative finish. I love how those different textures make the canister feel special from more than one angle.

If you’re planning your own version, choose a focal design you love and let its colors guide the rest of the piece. A ribbon, a decorative embellishment, and a few metallic touches can bring everything together.

Supply list

For a similar look, gather a canister, Heirloom Holiday decoupage paper, blue paint, decoupage medium, brushes, an angel embellishment, gold accents, and pearl ribbon trim. Crackle paste and DAS clay are also linked in the video description.

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• Heirloom Holiday decoupage paper at Old Dame Designs
• Mod Podge on Amazon
• Crackle paste on Amazon
• DAS clay on Amazon

For the demonstration and additional supply links, open the video on YouTube and expand its description.

A little Christmas inspiration

Picture a finished canister on a mantel, an entry table, or a shelf alongside greenery and warm Christmas lights. You could also carry the same paper and colors onto a decorative box or wood sign for a coordinated holiday display.

I hope this project inspires you to give a simple piece a little Christmas magic of its own. Subscribe to Old Dame Designs on YouTube for more decoupage projects, furniture makeovers, and creative inspiration.

Happy creating!
Debra · Old Dame Designs