A mini Christmas tree ornament so easy that toddlers to school age children can make. These Christmas tree terra cotta pot ornaments are a great holiday craft for kids. I love the added detail of the Christmas bell on these ornaments, it makes it an extra special ornament.
Terra Cotta Pot Christmas Tree Ornament
Kids have a blast making these Christmas tree ornaments. It’s a simple process that any age child can handle. The older kids have fun going into more detail on their trees while the younger kids just have fun completely the project.
Ideas For When To Make This Easy Christmas Tree Ornament
This easy ornament craft is great for any Christmas or winter occasion. It would be a great school activity, at a Christmas party, or just a simple craft to do! My kids love to make Christmas ornaments and I love displaying their creations on my tree. This Christmas tree ornament always turns out so beautiful.
What can I use to decorate my Christmas tree ornaments?
- Paint
- Wooden Shapes
- Rhinestones
- Pompoms
- Buttons
- Ribbons
- Bells
- Stickers
- Are just a few ideas. You can glue items on your tree ornament to make them look like ornaments. You could use your finger to make finger prints look like ornaments. While older kids might have fun using a paint brush and painting intricate details on their ornaments.
What supplies do I need to make this Terra Cotta Pot Christmas Tree
- Small to medium terra cotta pots
- Green glossy acrylic paint
- Paint brush
- Festive ribbon
- Bells
- Buttons in red and green
- Star buttons
- Tacky glue
- Tweezers, if needed
- Scissors
How to make these Christmas tree ornaments
First paint the terra cotta pots on the outside and inside. Allow to dry completely. A second and third coat may be required. Make sure to clear the hole in the bottom of the terra cotta pot using a toothpick.
Then cut a piece of ribbon approximately 6 inches long. Thread one end of the ribbon through the hoop end of a bell. Position the bell in the middle of the ribbon. Fold the ribbon in half and knot the ribbon just above the bell and again about one inch above the first knot.
Next thread the ends of the ribbon through the hole in the bottom of the terra cotta pot. Use tweezers if necessary to help pull the ribbons through the hole.
Once the ribbon is pulled all the way through the hole, add another knot close to the cut end of the ribbon to create a way to hang the ornament. Make sure to trim the ends of the ribbon to clean up any raveling pieces.
Finally decorate the ornament using buttons and tacky glue to create the look of a Christmas tree.
Allow to dry completely before displaying or packaging as a gift.
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Terra Cotta Pot Christmas Tree Ornament
An easy Christmas tree ornament craft for kids of all ages.
What You Need
- small to medium terra cotta pots
- green glossy acrylic paint
- paint brush
- festive ribbon
- bells
- buttons red and green
- star buttons
- tacky glue
- tweezers
- scissors
Directions
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First paint the terra cotta pots on the outside and inside. Allow to dry completely. A second and third coat may be required.
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Make sure to clear the hole in the bottom of the terra cotta pot using a toothpick.
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Then cut a piece of ribbon approximately 6 inches long. Thread one end of the ribbon through the hoop end of a bell.
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Position the bell in the middle of the ribbon. Fold the ribbon in half and knot the ribbon just above the bell and again about one inch above the first knot.
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Next thread the ends of the ribbon through the hole in the bottom of the terra cotta pot. Use tweezers if necessary to help pull the ribbons through the hole.
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Once the ribbon is pulled all the way through the hole, add another knot close to the cut end of the ribbon to create a way to hang the ornament. Make sure to trim the ends of the ribbon to clean up any raveling pieces.
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Finally decorate the ornament using buttons and tacky glue to create the look of a Christmas tree.
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Allow to dry completely before displaying or packaging as a gift
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