Scratch Art Ornaments

Create colorful Scratch Art DIY Ornaments to decorate for the season! Use oil pastels and scratch art techniques to make unique holiday ornaments.

Ages: 8 and up, 6 and up

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Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! From paints and markers to glue and scissors, our crafts section has everything to spark creativity and make every project truly special.

Cardstock
Hole Punch
Paper Clip(s)
String

Steps

Step 1

Fully color a piece of white cardstock with oil pastels.
Step 2

Add a layer of black oil pastel over the fully colored cardstock.
Step 3

Use the rounded end of a paper clip to scratch a design in the black layer to reveal the color underneath.
Step 4

Cut out circles with scissors to create the ornaments.
Step 5

Punch a hole near the top of the ornaments.
Step 6

Tie a festive string through the hole.
Step 7

Hang on your tree or around the house!

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CIY Staff Tips

When coloring in Step 1, experiment with different color combinations of oil pastels!
When using the paper clip, try different patterns like zig zags, squiggles, or polka dots.
Want more DIY ornaments and festive craft ideas? Browse all our Christmas and holiday crafts.

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