Mermaid Ornaments
Need a fun way to get the kids involved in the holidays? How about having them create some fun ornaments using Hygloss Wood Popstixs, Foil Paper and Sequins. Let their imaginations soar. For our first set of popstix ornaments we created Mermaids followed by Unicorns and Christmas Elves.
Today I’m going to share the Mermaid Ornaments I created with the kids. Let’s scroll down and make some now. ….
Supplies
- Kolorstix Craft Wood Popstix, Hygloss Products
- Bucket O’Sequins, Hygloss Products
- Metallic Foil Paper, Hygloss Products
- Bright Craft Paper, Hygloss Products
- Scissors, Hygloss Products
- Paint Brushes, Hygloss Products
- Craft Glue, We used Beacon Adhesives Tacky Glue
- Other: Pencil, Paint, Cup of Water, Gel Pens, Twine or cord
Directions
Step One
Paint 1/2 the popstixs using craft paint, let dry. We chose to paint ours with aqua craft paint. 
Step Two
Cut a dome shape from aqua foil paper. Cut points into the ends using craft scissors. Glue to the end of the painted popstix. Always supervise when young children are handing craft scissors.
Step Three
Use the cut scraps from the foil paper to form the mermaids bodice or cut a thin strip of foil paper. Glue in place where desired.
Step Four
Cut a larger dome shape from your choice of bright paper. Then cut strips into the ends, glue to back of the popstix with craft glue.
Step Five
Add sequins to the mermaid fins. Then draw in the mermaid faces with gel pens.
Step Six
Add bakery twine or cording to the top back of the mermaid with craft glue, let dry.
Now your ornaments are ready to hang on the tree or fridge. Make sure both your children and you sign the back of the ornaments with your name and date. These will become treasured heirlooms as you get older.
The key is having fun and letting your imagination soar. See you soon with more fun and creative ideas.
Lisa
