FUN CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT: recycle crafting

This is the time of year that we pull out boxes and bins of decorations.  Over the years my fragile glass ornaments, silver sparkle treasures, glittery icicles have had to make room for the popcicle stick creations of pre-school.  My tree is now filled with precious ornaments made by tiny little fingers. 

This season as I was hauling a huge plastic bin up from the basement, I overheard my middle child complaining about how I won't ever let them play with the ornaments.  True.  Guilty.  Can't risk breaking the Elmer's glue snowman or the paper clip angel.  Priceless ornaments that just can't be replaced.

But her comment started me thinking and this is the finished product.  The ornament you CAN play with.

Step 1 SUPPLIES:

SUPPLIES:

 Old lotion or make-up plastic jar
 Sand paper
 primer
 acrylic paints and brushes
 gloss spray sealer
 used lip balm containers
 black and yellow felt
 hook & eye
 yellow feather
 plastic container lid
 snow glitter
 glue
 Jewelry findings - eye pins, earing components, jump rings
 fishing line
 tooth pick
 needlenose pliers
 cereal box cardboard
 

Comments

[Zalev1]

That was absolutely Brilliant! Great Idea!

[Nelyan]

I Love It! What a great idea! Man, I wish I had kids already :D

[DELETED_jorgegunn]

This is absolutly brilliant, creative, and beautiful. Stellar job.