DIY Primitive Christmas Milk & Cookies (Free Christmas Printables Included!)
Learn how to make a DIY primitive Christmas milk bottle and vintage Christmas cookie plate using free printable labels and just a few simple supplies! These easy Christmas crafts are perfect for farmhouse and primitive holiday decorating.
There’s something so nostalgic about a simple plate of Christmas cookies and an old-fashioned bottle of milk waiting for Santa.
Today I’m sharing an easy DIY that combines a few inexpensive Dollar Tree and thrifted finds with my brand-new Mother Thyme Primitive Christmas Printable Collection. These projects come together quickly and make beautiful holiday shelf sitters, kitchen displays, or gifts for the primitive Christmas lover.
The best part? The printables are completely FREE!
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These two projects use just 2 of the 15 primitive-inspired Christmas printables included in this free collection.
Inside you’ll find:
- Primitive pantry labels
- Christmas Cookies graphic
- Christmas Milk graphic
- Barn quilt artwork
- Basket artwork
- 5×7 and 8×10 printable designs
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Creative Ways to Use Your Primitive Christmas Printables
These printables were designed to be mixed, matched, and used in so many different ways throughout your Christmas decorating. Here are a few ideas to help you get started!
Chocolate for Drinking
The Chocolate for Drinking label was designed with a large 30–32 oz coffee can in mind, making it perfect for creating an old-fashioned pantry tin. Simply remove the original label, paint the can if desired, and decoupage the printable onto the front for an instant primitive accent.
For an even more authentic primitive look, lightly dry brush the finished label with brown acrylic paint and gently wipe it back with a damp cloth to create a naturally aged appearance.
Mulling Spice & Ginger Cakes
The larger Mulling Spice and Ginger Cakes labels were sized to fit beautifully on a 24–25 oz spaghetti sauce jar. They make charming pantry jars filled with cinnamon sticks, greenery, pinecones, ornaments, or simply displayed empty as part of your Christmas decorating.
Pantry Labels
The smaller pantry labels are perfect for decorating small jars, cans, crocks, bottles, and tins. Group several together on a shelf or cupboard for a cozy primitive pantry display.
Barn Quilt Printables
For a unique farmhouse look, print the Barn Quilt designs onto printable fabric or cotton fabric transfers. Gently tear the edges instead of cutting them, then mount them over homespun fabric inside a larger frame for a layered, timeworn look.
Make Them Your Own
Don’t be afraid to get creative! These printables can also be used on trays, signs, bottles, plates, ornaments, clipboards, framed artwork, gift tags, and more. There isn’t a right or wrong way to use them. Have fun creating something uniquely yours!
Supplies You’ll Need
Christmas Milk Bottle
- 13.7 oz Frappuccino bottle (Starbucks or Aldi brand)
- Magnolia Home Spray Paint – Shiplap or similar
- Rust-Oleum Spray Paint – Espresso or similar
- Ground cinnamon
- Matte Mod Podge
- Brown acrylic craft paint
- Damp rag
- Old gift card or Mod Podge roller
- Christmas Milk printable
- Scissors
- Optional: homespun fabric and twine
Christmas Cookies Plate
- Dollar Tree white salad plate
- Magnolia Home Spray Paint – Shiplap or similar
- Matte Mod Podge
- Brown acrylic craft paint
- Damp rag
- Old gift card or Mod Podge roller
- Christmas Cookies printable
- Homespun fabric for a bow (optional)
- Plate stand or hanger (optional)
How to Make the Primitive Christmas Milk Bottle
Step 1
Spray paint a clean 13.7 oz Frappuccino bottle using Magnolia Home Spray Paint in Shiplap for that soft vintage milk bottle look.
Mother Thyme Tip: Aldi carries their own Frappuccino-style bottles for around $1.79 each, making them a budget-friendly option for this project.
Step 2
Spray paint the lid using Rust-Oleum Espresso.
While the paint is still wet, sprinkle cinnamon over the lid. Let it sit for a few minutes before gently tapping off the excess.
Repeat the spray paint and cinnamon process a couple of times to create an aged, rusty finish.
Step 3
Print and cut out the Christmas Milk label.
Apply a light coat of Matte Mod Podge where the label will go. Position the printable, then smooth it down using an old gift card or Mod Podge roller to remove wrinkles and air bubbles.
Allow it to dry completely.
Step 4
Seal the label with another light coat of Matte Mod Podge.
Step 5
Once dry, lightly dry brush brown acrylic paint over the label and bottle.
Before the paint dries, gently wipe and blot it with a damp cloth. This gives the bottle a naturally aged, timeworn finish instead of noticeable brush strokes.
Repeat until you’ve achieved the amount of aging you like.
Step 6
Attach your finished rusty lid.
For a softer primitive look, skip the lid altogether and cover the opening with torn homespun fabric tied with jute twine.
How to Make the Primitive Christmas Cookies Plate
Step 1
Spray paint a Dollar Tree salad plate using the same Shiplap spray paint.
While the paint is almost dry, gently rub around the edges with a paper towel or cloth to expose a little of the original plate underneath. This creates an aged, chipped finish.
Allow the plate to dry completely.
Step 2
Print and cut out the Christmas Cookies printable.
Apply a coat of Matte Mod Podge to the center of the plate.
Position the printable and smooth it down using an old gift card or Mod Podge roller to remove any air bubbles.
Allow it to dry completely.
Step 3
Seal the printable with another light coat of Matte Mod Podge.
Step 4
Working in small sections, dry brush brown acrylic paint around the rim and edges of the plate.
Immediately blot and wipe with a damp cloth to soften the paint and create an aged primitive finish.
Repeat until you’re happy with the look.
Step 5
Finish the plate by tying a homespun bow around the top, attaching homespun to the back for hanging, or displaying it on a plate stand.
Decorating for Christmas doesn’t have to be expensive to be beautiful. Sometimes all it takes is a few simple supplies, a little creativity, and a touch of nostalgia to create something you’ll enjoy year after year. I hope you have as much fun making these primitive Christmas projects as I did designing them.
And don’t miss the coordinating DIY Christmas Present Picks or Bowl Filler that are part of the Christmas in July collection too!
Happy Christmas crafting, and I’ll see you back here soon for even more Christmas in July inspiration!
