If you're looking for a way to include your pet on the tree for Christmas, this Paw Print Christmas Ornament is frugal, fun, and fabulous!
This is also a great gift for canine or feline-loving friends and family to honor their loyal pet with the rest of the family during the holidays.
You can personalize it with a paw and your pet's name or fill it with small dry food for another fun element.
How to make a Paw Print Christmas Ornament!
Supplies Needed:
glass/plastic ball ornament
acrylic paint
paint pen
school glue
ribbon
alcohol/paper towel
optional: small dog/cat food pieces
Directions:
Wipe down the ornament well with alcohol and allow it to dry thoroughly, this removes oil, fingerprints, and dirt which might otherwise interfere with your print adhering well.
If your pet will allow it (don't stress them out for the sake of an actual paw print) - Paint the pads of one foot with an even layer of paint and press firmly into one side of the ball ornament.
If not simply draw one using a paint pen.
Allow to dry for several hours.
Use a paint pen to add your pup's name and date if desired.
Remove the top of the ornament and fill it with small pieces of dog/cat food to really make it a canine or feline-themed decoration!
The food makes it heavier, so be sure to hot glue the top to the neck of the ball ornament.
Keep in mind that the filler will make it heavier, so take care when hanging it on the tree
Add a ribbon to the top loop of your ornament for hanging.
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Paw Print Christmas Ornament
If you are looking for a way to include your pup on the tree for Christmas, this Paw Print Christmas Ornament is frugal, fun, and fabulous!
Materials
- glass/plastic ball ornament
- acrylic paint
- paint pen
- school glue
- ribbon
- alcohol/paper towel
- optional: small dog/cat food pieces
Instructions
- Wipe down the ornament well with alcohol and allow it to dry thoroughly, this removes oil, fingerprints and dirt which might otherwise interfere with your print adhering well.
- If your pet will allow it (don’t stress them out for the sake of an actual paw print) – Paint the pads of one foot with an even layer of paint and press firmly into one side of the ball ornament.
- If not simply draw one using a paint pen.
- Allow to dry for several hours.
- Use a paint pen to add your pup’s name and date if desired.
- Remove the top of the ornament and fill it with small pieces of dog/cat food to really make it a canine or feline-themed decoration!
- The food makes it heavier, so be sure to hot glue the top to the neck of the ball ornament.
- Keep in mind that the filler will make it heavier, so take care when hanging it on the tree
- Add a ribbon to the top loop of your ornament for hanging.
Valerie Seal says
Great fun, doesn't take up too much space and can be stored away for most of the year!
Mary Gardner says
This is such a cute idea. My granddaughters would love to help make these for our tree.
Dorothy Boucher says
What a wonderful idea this is, I am thinking since I just got a small box of those ornaments is having my grandchildren make some up for the shelter near here.
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ellen beck says
I really like this idea. Having all seniors, I know with some time is short. I think this would be a nice way to remember .
Judy Thomas says
These are such a lovely idea!
Jana S says
Need to make this for Sylvie Grace
Nicole Carter (Weasley) says
This is absolutely adorable! Great gift for animal lovers!
Debbie Welchert says
I just love this idea and what a great way to decorate the tree.
Lynne B says
This is so cute. Another awesome DIY gift for all the pets in your life!
Jana Leah says
What a sweet addition to the tree.
ANN*H says
These are so cute for the dog or cats. I never thought of putting one a Christmas bulb for our dog. They will love the ones with the little treats inside . thanks much