Wood Christmas Ornament
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Wood Christmas Ornament: This year I decided to do something a little different than the traditional reindeer on doily ornament (see HERE). Instead I chose to buy these cute little wood discs (predrilled) for our thumbprint reindeer ornament. The Christmas ornament is a simple and sweet keepsake that parents will treasure always.
Find the discs Wood Ornaments on Amazon, be sure to choose the 3.1″-3.5″ size. Wood Christmas Ornament is a hit with parents!
I used red sequins for the nose, simply because that is what I had on hand. You could use a tiny pom pom or red paint, etc. For the legs and antlers, a black Sharpie is perfect. The eyes are small googly eyes. I attached them and the sequins with super glue, but that’s because I recently got burned with my hot glue gun and have put it in time out.
Here’s the link for the sequins.
![red sequins](https://i0.wp.com/firstgradeblueskies.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Screen-Shot-2021-12-03-at-6.42.26-PM.png?resize=307%2C196&ssl=1)
I used acryllic (Apple Barrel) paint. First I painted a base coat of white with a sponge brush. Then I did the thumbprints and last the details with the sequins nose.
![easy Christmas wood ornament](https://i0.wp.com/firstgradeblueskies.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/4C20F60B-7149-4CF8-BF96-036AC1D746EB.jpg?resize=512%2C512&ssl=1)
On the back I had the kids write their name with a pencil and then I traced it with a Sharpie and added the year and a heart.
![Christmas Ornament](https://i0.wp.com/firstgradeblueskies.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/christmas-ornament-scaled.jpg?fit=1021%2C1024&ssl=1)
A teacher friend on IG just suggested I use Oil Based Sharpies when painting on the paint! SO SMART!
![reindeer wood ornament](https://i1.wp.com/firstgradeblueskies.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/chirstmas-childrens-ornament.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1)
Santa Wood Ornament
![Santa wood ornament](https://i0.wp.com/firstgradeblueskies.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/easy-wood-disc-ornament.jpg?resize=768%2C768&ssl=1)
I also used the discs to make this Wood Christmas Ornament for Santa. A bit of painter’s tape across the center. This year I let the kids use their finger to paint each part. In the past we’ve ued a sponge brush. Tip: use the new eraser of a pencil to make a perfect small circle!
![painted wood ornaments](https://i0.wp.com/firstgradeblueskies.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/how-to-make-a-christmas-ornament-in-the-classroom.jpg?resize=512%2C512&ssl=1)
![use an eraser to make a paint dot](https://i0.wp.com/firstgradeblueskies.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Santa-wood-ornament.jpg?resize=512%2C512&ssl=1)
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The first time I saw the thumbprint done like this was on Amy Lemons blog..see it HERE. Her version is precious, too!
![snowman handprint ornament](https://i1.wp.com/firstgradeblueskies.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/E3AFAAA0-932D-468B-AB73-6FFBF63E2EC3-scaled.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1)
Another idea for ornaments using canvas like these:
![Wood Christmas Ornaments](https://i0.wp.com/firstgradeblueskies.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Wood-Christmas-Ornament-1-scaled.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1)
![reindeer directed drawing](https://i0.wp.com/firstgradeblueskies.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/christmas-directed-drawing-1.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1)
If you are interested in holiday directed drawings Click HERE for more information for my December pack!