DIY Christmas Bear Ornaments

Do you and your child want to create a truly special and unique ornament for your Christmas tree this year? If so, why not try recreating our wood slice bear face tutorial!

Not only is it an easy craft project, but the end result will be something that can be cherished for years to come. Plus, with just some scraps of wood and a few simple supplies – like paint and craft foam sheets – you can make these charming wooden arctic bears in no time at all.

So grab your crafting supplies and join us as we teach you how to step-by-step make these delightful woodland inspired decorations – perfect for adding an extra layer of charm to any holiday tree!

Perfect for kids and adults alike, these cute teddy ornaments will spark joy and creativity as well as give any tree a natural touch. Make sure to get creative with colors and patterns too as each ornament looks unique! So let’s get started crafting our own little teddy bear ornaments!

MATERIALS NEEDED:

To complete this handmade bear ornament tutorial, all you need is a medium sized flat wood slice piece {I found mine at Hobby Lobby} some craft paint, paint brushes, Tulip Puffy Paint, craft foam sheets, googly eyes, twine, scissors and a hot glue gun. For holiday flair, add felt Santa hat embellishments.
As for color choices, for a regular bear design you will want BROWN craft paint, while for a polar bear you will want WHITE craft paint.

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THE DIRECTIONS:

First things first – make sure you have a good working area. I suggest placing your wood slice on a large paper plate to protect your work surface.
Start off by getting the glue gun hot and ready.
Take your craft foam sheet and cut out TWO small half circle shapes for the bear’s ears.
Hot glue those two pieces to the back of the wood shape.
Next up – squirt your choice of colored craft paint {brown or white} on another paper plate.
Using your paint brush, paint the entire front side of the wood slice, until it’s completely covered.
Follow that up by drawing on a face with puffy paint.
Finally – hot glue the wiggle eyes so your little bear can see.
And that’s it! At this point in time you can also hot glue the Santa hat in place.
You will then set it aside to let it dry completely before you hot glue some twine or a piece ribbon to the back for easy hanging.
Then hang it on the tree for everyone to admire! It’s easy peasy – just how we LOVE it on Glued To My Crafts!

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Wood Slice Bear Ornament For The Tree

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Tools:

Supplies:

Flat Wood Slices
Craft Foam Sheets
Black Puffy Paint
Brown Craft Paint
White Craft Paint
Twine or Ribbon
Small Googly Eyes
Felt Santa Hat Embellishments

Instructions:

First things first - make sure you have a good working area. I suggest placing your wood slice on a large paper plate to protect your work surface.
Start off by getting the glue gun hot and ready.
Take your craft foam sheet and cut out TWO small half circle shapes for the bear's ears.
Hot glue those two pieces to the back of the wood shape.
Next up - squirt your choice of colored craft paint {brown or white} on another paper plate.
Using your paint brush, paint the entire front side of the wood slice, until it's completely covered.
Follow that up by drawing on a face with puffy paint.
Finally - hot glue the wiggle eyes so your little bear can see.
And that's it! At this point in time you can also hot glue the Santa hat in place.
You will then set it aside to let it dry completely before you hot glue some twine or a piece ribbon to the back for easy hanging.
Then hang it on the tree for everyone to admire! It's easy peasy - just how we LOVE it on Glued To My Crafts!

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