Let's face it finding ways to keep your kids entertained in the winter time can be exhausting and make us parents a little batty. If you are anything like me you are constantly looking for fun projects you can do together. Luckily my kiddo happens to love crafts and DIY, but I assure you even if they normally don't ... they will LOVE this project.
We had so much fun making these ornaments together and they turned out better than I could have ever imagined.
Supplies Needed
- Acrylic paints in various colors
- Clear plastic or glass ornaments (if your child is rambunctious stick with the plastic)
- Paper cups to pour excess paint into
Method
Start by picking a few colors you want to use. I love choosing complementary colors to make an impact but this really is whatever your child's creative heart desires. Or if you are a tad bit obsessive compulsive like me, choose colors that work with your Christmas decor color scheme.
Next, pour enough paint to swirl around the inside of the ornament. I swirled each color paint individually before adding another color. *Tip* make sure you are covering opening with a paper towel so paint does not end up all over your home like a Jackson Pollock painting. Once you have covered the whole ornament, tip it upside down into a paper or plastic cup to remove as much of the excess paint as possible. They will need a few days to dry.
I should tell you that even I make mistakes on crafts. Make sure you really take the time to pour out and dry the paint inside the ornaments. We had to make them a second time when we realized the lights from the tree warmed up the paint and mixed the colors to make a gorgeous poop brown.
These ornaments are also a great gift to give teachers, grandparents, aunts and uncles from your child. Who doesn't love a handmade gift from their favorite kid?