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Fun Family Activities: Creating Homemade Ornaments Together for a Memorable Holiday
Looking for a fun family activity? Create homemade ornaments with simple materials like clear plastic cups, permanent markers, and ribbon. A great way for kids and adults of all ages to bond with little cleanup!
The holiday season is all about creating memories with the ones you love. What better way to bond than by making homemade ornaments as a family? Not only is it a creative and fun activity, but it’s also a super easy one that requires minimal clean-up! Whether you’re young or young at heart, decorating ornaments is an enjoyable and stress-free way to get into the holiday spirit. In this DIY I’ll show you how to make fun, personalized ornaments using simple materials like clear plastic cups, permanent markers, and a bit of holiday ribbon—perfect for kids and adults alike!
Why Homemade Ornaments Are Perfect for Family fun
Create lasting memories: Homemade ornaments are a great way to spend quality time together while crafting a keepsake that will be cherished for years. This is a fun activity that encourages family bonding and interaction, not to mention inspire imagination and creativity!
Suitable for all ages: Whether you’re a toddler or a grandparent, this activity is simple, fun, and easy for everyone to join in on!
Minimal Mess: No complicated supplies or excessive cleanup, making it easy to enjoy the process!
Materials You’ll Need for this DIY Project
- Clear plastic cups (the base for your ornament)
- Permanent markers/Acrylic Markers (for decorating and coloring)
- Parchment Paper
- Spatula
- Hole Punch or Drill
- Christmas ribbon, tulle, hanger
- Oven baking sheet
Step-by-Step Guide to Making Your Ornaments
Prepare and Decorate the Plastic Cups- Using your permanent markers (we used Posca acrylic paint pens ) to color your cup. Make sure to color the bottom of the cup as this will be the largest part of your ornament. Go crazy and have fun!!
- While your family or friends are decorating their cups, prepare for the shrinking. Place a layer of Parchment Paper on a baking sheet and preheat the oven to 350°.
- After the cups are all decorated and ready for “shrinking” , place them upside down on the parchment paper so the bottom of the cup is facing up.
- Turn on your oven light, place your baking sheet in the oven, and watch as your plastic cups shrink in just a few minutes.
- Once your ornaments are done, if you need, take a metal spatula and push down to flatten out any lumps or bumps.
- Next, time to hole punch or drill your hanging hole! I wasn’t quite strong enough to utilize the hole puncher so my husband used a drill and it worked great!
- Next, pick your ribbon or string, loop it through the hole and you’re DONE!
Creating homemade ornaments is one of the easiest and most enjoyable family activities for the holiday season. It brings everyone together, sparks creativity, and gives you a beautiful ornament to hang on the tree, year after year. So, gather your materials, unleash your imagination, and make this holiday season extra special by creating meaningful, personalized ornaments with your loved ones. The best part? It’s simple, fun, and practically mess-free! Have you tried this activity? Share your ornaments with us in the comments below!
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