I’ve seen this idea on a couple of blogs and originally intended on giving them away as gifts, but after making them, I don’t think I can part with them!
Supplies:
- Plain bulb ornaments (I used clear ones from Michael’s, but metallic red would be just as cute!)
- White acrylic paint
- paint brush
- Little hands
- Something fun to fill your ornament with, I used sparkly tinsel
- Permanent markers to draw on embellishments
Instructions:
1. Carefully paint your kids’ hands (Be prepared for lots of squeals)
2. Have them carefully ‘grab’ the bulb, being careful not to move their fingers. I helped to press their fingers onto the bulb.
3. Use markers or acrylic paint to draw on embellishments: Scarf, hat, eyes, buttons, nose, arms
4. Write their name and year onto the palm of each ornament and hang on tree, or give as gifts! Warning: These turned out so cute I couldn’t bear to part with them, sorry grandmas 🙂
My sister and I made these with our three oldest (5,2,& 15months). They turned out great and I think the grandparents are going to love them. What a great personalized gift. Thank you so much for sharing.
Love this idea! Did you draw the eyes and such on there? I teach preschool but not sure my little guys could do that?
Love this, thanks so much for the idea!
I did spray mine a bit with a clear poly after they were finished, it helps avoid the paint from scratching/flaking off during storage! Wouldn’t want to lose these precious prints over the years!