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DIY Children’s Sharpie Art Ornaments

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

DIY Children’s Sharpie Art Ornaments – turn your child’s beautiful artwork into a simple keepsake ornament. 

Turn your child's beautiful artwork into a simple keepsake ornament.

Last week we showed you our Simple Rustic Memory Tree and I’m excited to share the details of the DIY ornaments we created over the next two weeks. First up, these special DIY Sharpie Art ornaments featuring your child’s artwork!

Turn your child's beautiful artwork into a simple keepsake ornament.

I absolutely love my kids artwork and finding ways to incorporate it into our home and holiday decor is a priority for me. The kids had fun making these handmade ornaments and love seeing their creations hanging on the Christmas tree! These ornmanents will be a special keepsake in years to come and they couldn’t be simpler to make.

Turn your child's beautiful artwork into a simple keepsake ornament.

Supplies you’ll need

*All supplies available at Michaels

Black Fine Point Sharpies

White Shatter-proof ball ornaments (matte finish)

Twine or ornament hooks

Turn your child's beautiful artwork into a simple keepsake ornament.

Instructions

Make sure your child is wearing an art apron or old clothing because you are using permanent marker.

Give child an ornament and a fine point sharpie. Have them draw a picture directly on the ornament.

When they’re finished, write their name and date on the back side of the ornament.

Tie twine in a loop or use an ornament hook for hanging. Let child place their new creation on the tree.

Turn your child's beautiful artwork into a simple keepsake ornament.

These ornaments were so fun for the kids and you really can’t get much simpler than drawing on white bulb ornaments with sharpies. The result isn’t fancy, but they’re so personal and precious! I love my kids artwork and I smile every time I see these hanging on the tree.

Turn your child's beautiful artwork into a simple keepsake ornament.

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Rebecca Cooper is a 42-year-old wife and mother of four from Alberta, Canada. As a photographer, crafter, author, and blogger, she finds joy and fulfillment in celebrating everyday moments. She loves to read and eat chocolate, and is a firm believer in afternoon naps. Rebecca shares her family’s adventures, photo tips, simple craft projects + more right here at Simple as That.
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Comments

  1. Maria says

    Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 1:08 pm

    This post has me excited for Christmas! SO many fun ideas!

    Reply
  2. Kristin Bergthold says

    Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 4:37 pm

    This is such a great idea Rebecca! I love that you can do it year after year and see their progression.

    Reply
  3. Nicole says

    Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 6:06 pm

    My daughter loves designing her own ornaments. I love how easy this is!

    Reply
  4. Courtney @ I Watch Them Grow says

    Monday, November 16, 2015 at 9:45 pm

    Hi Rebecca, I love these kid’s art ornaments! I featured them in my post of handmade family Christmas tree decorations (http://iwatchthemgrow.com/5-handmade-family-memory-christmas-tree-decorations/). Thanks so much for the inspiration, I’ll be adding these to our tree this year!

    Reply
  5. Linda says

    Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 8:40 pm

    I have searched high and low for the matte white ornaments! None found! HELP!
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 10:26 pm

      They’re from Michaels Linda. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Theresa Mcpherson says

    Monday, December 4, 2017 at 11:26 pm

    Thank you for the great ideas. I plan on making a few this weekend with my grandchildren. They are going to love straws and sharpie ideas.

    Reply

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