Bowl Full of Jelly Ornament
"It has been said that Santa's tummy looks like a bowl full of jelly when he laughs. Why not celebrate the old saying with this fun homemade Christmas tree ornament?"
Estimated CostUnder $10
Time to CompleteUnder an hour
Primary TechniqueGeneral Crafts
HolidayChristmas
Materials List
- One 3 inch diameter Smoothfoam Ball
- Red Acrylic craft paint
- Twelve inches of 1 inch wide Black Nylon Webbing
- One 1 inch White Buckle
- Three 1/4 inch black buttons
- Ornament Hanger and Ribbon (optional)
- Paintbrush, Glue gun, Hot Air gun or blow dryer
Instructions
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Paint the ball using the paintbrush and acrylic paint. It will take more than one coat, be sure to let paint dry between coats. HINT: Insert a needle into the top of the ball and insert a piece of thread through the eye of the needle. Hang the ornament to dry between coats of paint.
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To achieve the stippled look. Heat the surface of the ball using a hot air gun. Do this very carefully, starting at least six inches away from the ball and moving closer as you watch the 'cells' puff up from the heat. If the cells puff up and reveal the white surface of the ball, simply apply another coat of paint.
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Slide the buckle onto the webbing and turn under the end of the webbing and glue.
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Attach the belt to the ornament with glue gun.
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Attach buttons to the front of the ornament, centering them above and below the belt.
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Insert a hanger into the top of the ornament. Note: This particular brand of hanger was spiraled on both ends with a bead. In this case, I opened up one end of the spiral and inserted it into the ball, removed it, inserted glue into the hole and then reinserted the hanger. Add a ribbon hanging loop if desired.
Celebrate With More Christmas Craft Ideas
If you enjoyed making the Bowl Full of Jelly Ornament, we have a few more Christmas craft ideas that you might just love!
1. Santa Hat Wine Cork Ornaments: Save those wine corks and turn them into adorable mini Santa hats to hang on your tree! Simply paint the cork red and add a white pom-pom on top for the perfect festive touch.
2. Reindeer Thumbprint Ornaments: Get your hands messy with this cute reindeer craft! Use brown paint to make thumbprints on a plain ornament, then add eyes and a red nose to turn them into adorable reindeer faces.
3. Snowman Mason Jar Luminary: Turn a plain mason jar into a glowing snowman luminary with this fun craft project. Paint the jar white, then add a face, buttons, and a hat using buttons, felt, and ribbon. Drop in a tea light candle for a warm winter glow.
4. Pom-Pom Garland: Put those leftover yarn balls to good use by making a colorful pom-pom garland to drape on your tree or mantel. Make pom-poms in various colors and sizes, then string them together to create a festive decoration that will add a pop of cheer to your home.
We hope these craft ideas inspire you to get creative and add a personal touch to your Christmas decor this year! Happy crafting!