Simple Preschool Crafts: DIY Ornament Creation for Young Children
The holiday season is all about creating cherished memories, and this year, one crafter has found a delightful way to do just that with their little ones. The Scribble Ornaments craft, a simple and creative activity, encourages preschoolers' creativity and fine motor skills, making it a perfect holiday project.
## Materials Needed
To create these unique ornaments, you'll need thick paper or cardstock, washable markers or crayons, scissors, string or ribbon, and optional items like a hole punch, clear plastic sheet, glue, and coffee filters.
## Process
1. Prepare the Ornament Base: Cut paper or cardstock into desired shapes, such as circles, hearts, stars, or snowmen. If making a suncatcher-style ornament, cut a circle in the center of a paper plate or shape, leaving a border for the frame.
2. Scribble and Color: Let preschoolers use washable markers or crayons to scribble, doodle, or make patterns all over the ornament base. Encourage them to use colorful, festive colors like red, green, gold, and silver.
3. Optional: Coffee Filter Technique (for a special effect, let children color coffee filters with washable markers, then mist them with water to blend colors. Once dry, cut them into ornament shapes or use them as decorative elements inside the ornament frame.)
4. Assembly: Punch a hole at the top of the finished ornament. Thread a string or ribbon through the hole to create a hanger.
5. Hang and Enjoy: Hang the ornaments on the Christmas tree, around the house, or give them as gifts.
## Tips
- Always supervise young children with scissors and materials. - Customize the ornaments with glitter, stickers, or small craft embellishments for extra sparkle. - Allow any wet parts (like coffee filters) to dry completely before assembling.
This craft is quick, inexpensive, and perfect for holiday fun with preschoolers. It's easy, mess-free, and 12 ornaments can be made in about an hour. So, gather your little artists and get ready to create some festive memories!
The Scribble Ornaments craft is just one of the many Christmas crafts that the Dorobek family will be enjoying this year. With their non-breakable decorations and more Christmas crafts for preschoolers, their Christmas tree will be a testament to the joy of creating together. Happy crafting!
This craft, the Scribble Ornaments, is not only limited to home-and-garden decorations but can also be a delightful addition to your fashion-and-beauty accessories or lifestyle decor. For instance, you could turn these vibrant ornaments into unique and personalized fashion pins, or hang them as statement pieces in your room for an added touch of creativity in your lifestyle. Furthermore, these ornaments can serve dual purposes, making them a great choice for a fusion of crafts, lifestyle, fashion-and-beauty, and home-and-garden this holiday season.
