Materials
- 10 natural wood slices (3-4” diameter, about ½” thick)
- Acrylic paints (red, white, black, green, blue, brown, yellow, pink)
- Small paintbrush set (fine detail and medium flat brushes)
- Pencil
- White gel pen or paint marker
- Twine or jute string (2-3 ft, optional for hanging)
- Drill (for holes if making ornaments)
- Matte or glossy sealant spray (1 can)
Instructions
- Lightly sand each wood slice to smooth the surface, then sketch simple Christmas shapes like penguins, trees, or snowmen using a pencil.
- Paint your background colors first such as navy for night skies, red for warmth, or soft gray for snow scenes. Let dry before adding details.
- Fill in your main characters, layering lighter shades over dark backgrounds for contrast. Use a fine brush to define faces, hats, scarves, and outlines.
- Add fun accents like dots for snow, stars, or plaid textures. A white paint marker helps bring everything to life with small highlights.
- Once the paint dries completely, seal each slice with matte or glossy spray for protection and shine.
Notes
You can drill a small hole at the top, loop twine through, and tie a knot to hang them.