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Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Santa Paintbrush Ornament

Our kids usually add an ornament to their "collection" every year by making, buying, or receiving a new one.

I saw this ornament idea in the Lowe's Creative Ideas magazine and thought Jude would enjoy making it with me.  (I followed their overall idea, but made a few changes on the one we made.)


To make this ornament you will need:

  • a small paintbrush (I bought the one we used for 30 cents at a discount store...that was the total cost of this project because I had everything else at home.)  
  • goggly eyes (or can paint/draw them on)
  • white paint (or some cotton balls or a small piece of quilt batting)
  • red paint
  • white bead
  • small piece of twine or ribbon  
First paint the paintbrush handle red.  I taped the brush to make sure we didn't get red paint all over Santa's beard.



Then I cut a piece of extra batting and hot glued it around the brush to complete Santa's hat.


Glue on some eyes.  


Trim the brush into a more "beard-like" shape.  


Looking good, Mr. Claus!


Tie a piece of twine (or ribbon) in a loop.  Slide through the hole on the brush handle.  Add a bead and loop the twine through itself so the ornament can hang.   


I also added Jude's name and the date on the back of the ornament.

Pretty cute!


Jude is loving his 2011 Santa ornament!  


P.S. - A big thank you to Ginger at gingersnapcrafts for featuring my make ahead egg recipe today...stop by and say hello to her!

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6 comments:

  1. PatNovember 30, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Too cute! I like the way "Santa" is looking at you while you trim his beard.

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  2. Lindsi BDecember 4, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Ok seriously??? CUTE CUTE CUTE! Look at that adorable Santa! I love it! Would you please share this with our readers for Fun Stuff Fridays linky party? http://www.toysinthedryer.com/2011/12/fun-stuff-fridays-2.html

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  3. Deb @ PaperTurtleDecember 5, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Really cute idea! My husband is a painter so this would be a great addition to our tree. Thanks! :o)

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  4. KimDecember 6, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    So cute and clever!

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  5. ShannonDecember 6, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    I love this!!!

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  6. Ruby JeanDecember 20, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    This is SO very adorable also.... and so happy to have you linking this up as well... at http://shoprubyjean.com/2011/12/sew-crafty-tuesday-linky-2-and-highlights/ hope to see you again next week.. Have a Merry Christmas

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