Clean and dry your old paintbrushes thoroughly. Then trim any stray bristles to shape the beard.
Paint the handle in your chosen color like red for classic Santa, or try icy blues for a Nordic winter look. Let them dry completely.
Paint the metal ferrule (the part above the bristles) with white paint to resemble Santa’s beard. Then add a small beige oval or circle above it for the face.
Glue a small wooden bead in the center for the nose, just where the handle meets the ferrule.
Add tiny painted eyes or leave them simple for a minimalist look. Once dry, lightly brush on white paint or sprinkle glitter for a snowy finish.
Tie a small gingham ribbon bow under the nose and attach a piece of twine to the top for hanging.
