Word Game Themed Ornaments

Looking for a fun way to engage the kids this holiday season? Try creating your own ornaments using extra word game tiles you have in the house. Bonus – kids can practice their spelling while creating a fun craft to show off on your family tree year after year.

What you’ll need:

  • Word game tiles that spell your favorite holiday saying
  • Snow texture paint
  • Ribbon
  • Scissors
  • Paper plate
  • Felt
  • White craft glue
  • Fine paint brush to apply snow texture paint
  • Heavy object for pressing (try a large book)

Preparation:

1. Collect word game tiles that spell out your favorite holiday saying such as “let it snow”, “happy holidays” or “jingle bells.”

Word Ornament 1 Copy

2. Trace tiles onto the paper plate (just make a rough outline of the shape of your letters).

Word Ornament 2 Copy

3. Cut the shape out, cutting it smaller than the actual outline by cutting inside the lines by about ¼ inch. You want the shape to be large enough to glue the letters to, but small enough that they don’t overlap or show from the front.

Word Ornament 3 Copy

4. Apply glue all over the template then press the letters in place.

Word Ornament 4 Copy

5. Place something heavy on top of letters (try a large book) and let them dry for 2-3 hours.

Word Ornament 5 Copy

6. Apply snow texture paint to the top edges of the letters to make it look like freshly fallen snow. Use a paintbrush or finger to apply. Let the snow texture to dry for at least an hour.

Word Ornament 7 Copy

7. Cut a piece of ribbon and fold into a loop.

Word Ornament 8 Copy

8. Glue the ribbon loop to the back of the ornament to serve as a hanger.

Word Ornament 9 Copy 1

9. Cut a piece of felt the same shape as the ornament and glue it to the back, covering the hanger.

Word Ornament 10 Copy

Fun tip:

  • Make multiple holiday sayings and share with your family and friends as fun gifts.

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