Penguin Goodies Bowl

Add some whimsy to your holiday home with this fun Christmas craft idea. This Penguin Goodies Bowl can be used as a place to store holiday sweets, an adorable gift for friends, or a unique ornament to put on the tree. It's hard to find someone who doesn't like penguins - especially during the chilly winter months. This penguin craft project is just what you need to smile through the rough weather and hectic holiday schedule. Create a Penguin Goodies Bowl and fill it with love.

Primary TechniquePainting

Intermediate

SeasonWinter

Materials:

FolkArt ® Peel & Stick Painting Stencils™ - Blank
FolkArt ® Enamels™ - Wicker White, 2 oz.
FolkArt ® Enamels™ - Licorice, 2 oz.
FolkArt ® Enamels™ - Parisian Pink, 2 oz.
FolkArt ® Enamels™ - Lipstick Red, 2 oz.
FolkArt ® Enamels™ - Lime Green, 2 oz.
FolkArt ® Enamels™ - Aqua, 2 oz.
Glass Ivy Bowl
Plastic Ornament
Large black pom poms
5/8” Red and green polka dot ribbon
2mm Foam Sheet – pink
Glue
Craft knife
#1 liner brush
#4 round brush
Foam spouncers – 1 ¼” and ¾”

Instructions:

Thoroughly clean the ivy bowl and tape off top and bottom edge as shown. Apply several coats of Aqua with spouncer and remove tape. Let paint cure for at least an hour.
Inside one half of plastic ball ornament, paint a Lipstick Red triangle for beak and apply two Licorice dots for eyes using opposite end of brush dipped in paint. Let dry.
Cut diamond shape from stencil blank. Place on ivy bowl and apply Lime Green paint. Let dry, then apply a Parisian Pink diamond on either side of green one.
Use spouncer to apply dots on either side of diamond area for hands. Square off one end of dot using liner brush.
Using diamonds for placement, paint Wicker White area under Aqua, then Licorice around rest of ivy bowl for bottom half of penguin.
Paint a Wicker White area inside plastic ornament half as shown over eyes and beak. Let dry, fill with black pom poms and close up ornament.
Create red dots around bottom of sweater with spouncer.
Paint all line details with liner brush.
Create a bow from ribbon and glue to ivy bowl as shown.

Celebrate With More Christmas Craft Ideas

If you enjoyed making the Penguin Goodies Bowl, you'll love these other festive Christmas craft ideas!

1. Santa Claus Knit Coasters: Bring some holiday cheer to your coffee table with these adorable Santa Claus knit coasters. Using red, white, and black yarn, knit mini Santa hats and attach them to circular coasters. These coasters are perfect for setting down your favorite holiday drink or for gifting to friends and family.

2. Snowman Mason Jar Luminary: Light up your home with the warm glow of a Snowman Mason Jar Luminary. Paint a mason jar white, add a snowman face with black paint, and fill the jar with a battery-operated tea light. This whimsical snowman luminary will add a cozy touch to any room and make a great centerpiece for your holiday table.

3. Reindeer Wine Cork Ornaments: Put those leftover wine corks to good use by turning them into cute reindeer ornaments. Paint the cork brown, add wiggly eyes, a red pom-pom nose, and antlers made from pipe cleaners. Hang these adorable reindeer ornaments on your tree or give them as gifts to fellow wine lovers.

We hope you enjoy trying out these Christmas craft projects as much as you did making the Penguin Goodies Bowl. Happy crafting!