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DIY Santa Ornament

by on November 12, 2024November 12, 2024
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DIY Santa Ornament

Looking to add a personal touch to your Christmas tree this year? Skip the store-bought ornaments and make this easy DIY Santa ornament instead! Not only does it add a touch of holiday charm, but it’s also a great project to personalize your holiday decor. Perfect as a gift or to make with family, this DIY Santa ornament is sure to bring smiles all season long.

Let’s dive into how to make this festive Santa ornament!

MATERIAL LIST

How to Make Your DIY Santa Ornament

Follow these simple steps to create a charming Santa ornament that will make your tree extra special!

Step 1: Prepare the Ornament Base

Apply a base coat (likely 2) of white paint. Let the paint dry completely before moving on to the next step.

Step 2: Add Santa’s Hat

  • 1. Cut the top of a sock up to the heel of the sock to create Santa’s hat.
  • 2. Put around the top of the ornament and bring the hanger through the sock.
  • 3. Hand stitch the sock so the sock leans to the left like a stocking cap.
  • 4. Stitch on white pom pom to end of cap.
  • 5. With hot glue attach the velvet trim to the brim of cap.

Step 3: Paint Santa’s Face

  • 1. Mix flesh color paint and paint an area for the Santa’s face.
  • 2. Dip the end of a paint brush in blue paint and tap on ball to make eyes. Once dry, make small dots in each eye with black paint. Once dry, add a white highlight in each eye.
  • 3. With a fine tip brush, paint a small oval with red paint for the nose. Once dry, add a white highlight on tip of nose.
  • 4. Dip the end of a paint brush in black paint and tap on ball to make mouth.
  • 5. Apply light pink paint with a dry brush for cheeks.
  • 6. With a fine brush paint bushy eyebrows.

Step 4: Make Santa’s Beard

  1. Cut two small pieces of rope — one 2″ long, the other 3″ long.
  2. Wrap white thread around the middle of each piece, individually.
  3. Fray the ends of each piece up to the thread.
  4. Attach 3″ piece below the mouth with hot glue
  5. Attach 2″ piece above the mouth with hot glue

Step 5: GLITTER

Spray Glitter Blast to lightly cover Santa!

ADDITIONAL THOUGHTS

Creating a homemade Santa ornament is a great way to add personality and warmth to your holiday decor. This quick and budget-friendly craft lets you design ornaments that fit your personal style. Plus, you can involve family members, making this a fun holiday tradition!

Final Tips

  1. Personalize It – Feel free to use different colors or add small embellishments.
  2. Get Creative – Try different facial expressions or add a textured beard.
  3. Make It a Gift – This DIY Santa ornament also makes a thoughtful handmade gift!

Happy crafting, and may your DIY Santa bring plenty of holiday cheer!

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