The holidays are just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with a fun and festive DIY project that the whole family will love?
Crafting ornaments together is a wonderful way to make memories, spark creativity, and add a personalized touch to your holiday décor. This year, we’re sharing a delightful project idea perfect for kids of all ages – creating a charming wood Santa star ornament!
Not only is this craft easy to make, but it also uses simple materials that you may already have in your home. Whether you’re decorating your Christmas tree or looking for handmade gift ideas, this Santa-inspired wooden star is guaranteed to bring holiday cheer!
Holiday crafts like the wood Santa star ornament aren’t just about creating decorations. They’re about bonding with your family, celebrating the spirit of the season, and encouraging creativity. These moments are what kids will cherish most about the holidays as they grow older. Plus, handmade ornaments often become treasured keepsakes, capturing memories of when little hands worked together to make something special.
Craft Supplies:
Here’s what you need to get started. Most of these items are available at local craft stores or online.
- Large Unfinished Wood Stars – one per craft
- Craft Paint {Red, White, Black, Tan}
- Small Paint Brushes
- Small Paper Plate
- White Cotton Balls
- Craft Scissors
- Hot Glue Gun
- Glue Gun Sticks
- Twine/Ribbon
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Directions:
Follow these simple steps to bring your wooden star to life!
- First things first – squirt your craft paints on the small paper plate.
- Next up – grab ONE star per ornament you want to make today.
- Have your child paint their stars completely red.
- Once done, paint on a Santa face in the center of the star.
- You will also want to paint on black boots on two of the star points, with a little bit white for his hat towards the top.
- Set aside to let your pieces dry completely.
- Now take a single cotton ball and cut it in half to make a smaller beard shape.
- Hot glue a cotton ball piece in the center of the design/near the face of Santa.
- To finish it off and turn it into a Santa Star ornament, hot glue some ribbon or twine to the back of the wood star.
- Then display proudly for all to see!
- Don’t forget to share pictures with us on our Facebook page or use our special branded hashtag #gluedtomycrafts for us to see!
Remember – Your child’s ornament doesn’t need to look perfect. What matters is that they have fun and express their creativity!
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