Each year, I give my kids an ornament, just like my mom did for me every year growing up!
These are their ornaments for this year, and I love that they are personalized with their little hand print.
A friend gave me the red ornaments she was getting rid of, but you can find them pretty inexpensively.
I printed out their name and the year, and mod podged the paper onto the back of the ornament. This one above is mine to keep forever and ever:)
Also, because the paint can chip and scrape off fairly easily, I painted a VERY thin coat of mod podge over the hand print as well. The black eyes and mouth were done with a thin sharpie. The scarves, nose and buttons (and the hand print) were done with acrylic paint.
What a great idea...the tradition of a new ornament each is perfect! I have a beautiful purple and gold tree that I put up for a few years... but I am back to my traditional red and green with all of the hand made ornaments that myself and my family and friends have made over the years... I love putting my tree up and taking a "walk down memory lane" while I am! Have a very Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteOh, my goodness! A keepsake to be sure! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI made these today with my 3rd grade class. As soon as the tempera paint dried it flaked right off the ornament! Can anyone tell me what I did wrong or how to correct it? They were adorable for about an hour! ;)
ReplyDeleteCindy,
DeleteThat is so sad :( My guesses: tempura paint might not be as adherent as acrylic paint. Secondly, I did cover mine with a thin layer of mod podge afterward (and clear polyurethane spray would probably be even better). Hope you can figure something out!
Lindsay