Make a Seahorse Christmas Ornament

If you need a new theme for your Christmasout.
tree this year then try implementing a deep seaUse your template to transfer that image onto
theme or a beach theme on your tree.your cardboard. To make a set of seahorse
If you enjoy shabby chic beach decor and theornaments you will need to trace a few of them.
nautical ocean theme then you will enjoy having aAfter tracing to your satisfaction, cut them out
whimsical and cute Christmas tree theme and sowith your scissors. Lay them all out on some
will your family. It can be fun to put this treescratch newspaper to get ready to paint. The
together and you do not even need to purchasenewspaper is just to protect your work surface.
any Christmas ornaments.Get your paints and paintbrush out and paint each
These ornaments can be made from scratch andone in your favorite color. Give the seahorse a
with just a couple of items you might have lyingfew coats of paint to cover it up fully.
around your home. Get ready to have fun withOnce the seahorse is dry, you can paint the other
this project!side.
Items you will need:Now you can begin painting your seahorse. Use
- Cardboard scrapsdifferent colors to paint the tail and the eyes and
- Hot glue gunthe finer details if you like.
- Thin, pretty ribbonThe seahorse ornament set will look very pretty
- Paints in beach type colors or sea colors (yourthe more they stand out. So be creative and try
preference)different color combinations! Add your glitter to
- Paintbrush to paintthe tail and head area or wherever you think it will
- Glitter (either glitter paint or dry glitter)look best.
- ScissorsLastly, add your thin ribbon to the top of your
- Seahorse templateseahorse with a hot glue gun.
First, you will need to look for a cute and simpleSit back and enjoy your seahorse Christmas
seahorse template or pattern online. There areornaments. These will also make great gifts for
many available, just do a search and you will findthe seahorse lover or anyone who likes beach
one. Pick one that you like, print it and then cut itdecor.