I found this absolutely adorable idea over at ‘Meet the Dubiens’ (a very gorgeous blog).
It would be an understatement to say that I am obsessed with DIY children’s Christmas Baubles! I love opening my decorations each year and oohing and ahhing over their tiny hand/thumb/finger prints! It is just so special! I hope to pass these ornaments down to them when they have children : ) We have all the links to our other gorgeous Christmas Ornaments at the bottom of this post : )
To make your own you will need:
Glass or Plastic ornaments (we got ours from Spotlight but I have also seen them at a few $2 shops)
White paint (we used acrylic)
Paint brush
Sharpies/permanent pens
An adorable thumb
Let’s start on the ‘Snowman’.
Step 1
Paint your child’s thumb with the paintbrush (I find this method much easier and more importantly less messy!). Let the print dry completely.
Step 2
Make two thumbprints one above the other (I re-painted the thumb in between prints).
Step 3
Using your black Sharpie, draw on the Snowman’s hat, mouth & eyes.
Step 4
Using an orange Sharpie, draw on the snowman’s adorable carrot nose.
Step 5
Draw on the Snowman’s scarf & little buttons!
Now for the ‘Penguin’.
Step 1
Again, paint the adorable thumb & allow the print dry completely.
Step 2
Using your black sharpie, draw on the penguins ‘hair.
Step 3
Draw on the wing markings to the penguins chest.
Step 4
Dot on the eyes and draw on his cute little wings.
Step 5
Using an orange sharpie, draw on the beak and happy feet ; )
They are just so cute!
If you liked this craft, you may also like our:
Santa Hands Christmas Ornament
So very cute, I will do on Thanksgiving with nieces and nephew