Marbleized DIY Ornament

Use Crayola Watercolors and Washable School Glue to create a colorful watercolor ornament. It’s a homemade holiday ornament that’s truly unique!

Ages: 8 and up, Tween and up, 6 and up

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Supplies Needed

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Glue
Watercolors
Cardboard
Cookie Cutter(s)
Craft Sticks
Disposable Cups
Hole Punch
Measuring Cups
Ribbon
Straw(s)
Warm Water
Wax Paper

Steps

Step 1

Dissolve watercolor tablets in disposable cups with a small amount of warm water, 1 tablet per cup. Stir with craft stick.
Step 2

Put a piece of cardboard down with wax paper on top.
Step 3

Place cookie cutter on wax paper and pour glue into cookie cutter.
Step 4

Spread glue with craft stick until glue is about 1/4" thick.
Step 5

Use straw to pull up and drip a few drops of the dissolved watercolors into the glue.
Step 6

Mix with craft stick for marbled effect. Dry 1–2 days.
Step 7

Remove excess wax paper. Carefully remove dried glue ornament from cookie cutter.
Step 8

Use hole punch to create a hole close to the top of the ornament.
Step 9

Loop a ribbon through the hole and tie.
Step 10

Hang ornament around the house or on your tree!

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

Step 8 may be difficult for little hands. Ask an adult if you need help!
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