Scratch Art Ornaments

Create colorful Scratch Art DIY Ornaments to decorate for the season! Use oil pastels and scratch art techniques to make unique holiday ornaments.

Ages: 8 and up, 6 and up

Supplies/Tools Directions Staff Tips

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

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Oil Pastels
Cardstock
Hole Punch
Paper Clip(s)
String

Steps

Step 1

Fully color a piece of white cardstock with oil pastels.
Step 2

Add a layer of black oil pastel over the fully colored cardstock.
Step 3

Use the rounded end of a paper clip to scratch a design in the black layer to reveal the color underneath.
Step 4

Cut out circles with scissors to create the ornaments.
Step 5

Punch a hole near the top of the ornaments.
Step 6

Tie a festive string through the hole.
Step 7

Hang on your tree or around the house!

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

When coloring in Step 1, experiment with different color combinations of oil pastels!
When using the paper clip, try different patterns like zig zags, squiggles, or polka dots.
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