Elf Ornaments

Brace your elves for a family of DIY ornaments! Turn family members into homemade holiday ornaments to hang on your tree.

Ages: 4 and up, 8 and up, Tween and up, 6 and up

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Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

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Construction Paper
Glitter Glue
Glue
Markers
Family Picture
Pencil(s)
Ribbon

Steps

Step 1

Cut out faces from family photo.
Step 2

On construction paper, sketch elf character outfit, including shirt, pants, hat, and gloves. Cut out.
Step 3

Glue outfit together, and glue face onto character. Dry 2 hours.
Step 4

Decorate with markers and glitter glue. Dry 3–4 hours.
Step 5

Glue ribbon loop to the back of the elf’s head. Dry 2 hours.
Step 6

Repeat steps 2–5 for all family members.
Step 7

Hang your DIY ornaments on the tree!

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