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.
Brandi Dawn says
This is such a cute fun and crafty idea! I think I would have to put by boys name on it too, lol.
Stephanie says
I'm not sure I could get my guys to to cooperat. I'll have to free hand it.
Amy Angulo says
Such a cute idea I think Cody would let me use his paw to get a paw print but i would have to not put food in it since the dogs will probably stare at it all day.
J Dawson says
I love doing crafty things like this. Cute idea
deanna says
I love this idea. The dog is part of our family so she should get an ornament too!I just hope no-one tries to eat it.
Connie McCullough says
This is totally cute and easy. I think we'll try it this year!
Heather Garcia says
This is such a great way to include your fur baby's during the holidays. I used to have a doggy and I had a stocking for her, now we have cats and I was wondering how I could include them in our holiday decorations.
Mary Beth Elderton says
Adorable! This is a great idea for my little grand-dogs. I think my cats would love it, too...as a toy!
MeltheCrafter says
What an awesome idea, love this! Thanks for sharing
Sarah Phillips says
I can't express how much I love this idea! My husband and I have 2 cats and we've been wondering how to include them in our Christmas tree. I like these homemade ornaments so much more than the store-bought ones...they just have more charm to them! I could see myself filling them with tiny cat toys or even cat nip....although I think if I did that, our kitties wouldn't be able to leave them alone! lol 🙂 Thanks for sharing these! I'm pinning for later!
Edward says
Great idea for a Christmas ornament.
lisa says
I was hoping to find a people craft. I suppose this can be made without a paw print. Possibly a childs thumb print or something.
veronica lee says
What an adorable idea!
Shannon says
This is adorable. Thank you for sharing this craft with us.
marla king says
Love the idea of having a paw print of your pups on your Christmas ornament to save forever!!