Easy-to-Craft Wooden Gingerbread Christmas Ornaments

These gingerbread cookie ornaments, made out of wood and paint, look as festive as the real thing, but can be enjoyed for many Christmases to come. 

 

 Easy-to-Craft Wooden Gingerbread Christmas Ornaments

Materials:

Pre-cut wooden shapes 

220-grit sandpaper

drill

1/8" drill bit

Brown acrylic craft paint

1/2" flat artist brush

White puff paint

Twine or ribbon

Scissors

Instructions:

Painting Ornaments:

Lightly sand wooden ornaments with fine sandpaper (220 grit) to smooth rough edges. Paint ornaments with two coats of brown acrylic paint. Allow paint to dry.

Drill Holes for Ribbon/String

Drill a single hole at the top of each painted ornament with an 1/8" drill bit to thread a string or ribbon through. Tip: Use a scrap piece of wood underneath ornament to drill into to protect your work surface and reduce splintering on the backside of ornament.

Decorate Ornaments:

Decorate ornaments with white puff paint to simulate icing on a gingerbread cookie. Allow to fully dry before decorating second side. 

Tip: Applying puff paint involves a learning curve, so practice on a piece of paper or cardboard first. Thread a piece of twine through drilled hole and tie then hang your completed ornaments on the tree.