Simple mini clay pots from the Dollar Store into a Clay Pot Gingerbread ornament craft – just in time for the holidays.
If you’re looking for a unique addition to your Christmas tree, then this clay pot gingerbread ornament will be just the touch you need.
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If you’ve been following me through the holidays then you know how much I love holiday ornament crafts. I’ve created everything from popsicle sticks to little snowmen made with the Dollar Store’s tumbling tower game.
I also like the fact that most – if not all – of the ornament-related projects I’ve done mesh well with my farmhouse Christmas theme.
WHY I LOVE THIS PROJECT
First and foremost, how awesome is it to use something that holds plants to create an ornament? If you’ve stocked up on these clay pots from season’s past, you’ll be able to put them into use for this project.
Another perk: You probably won’t have to buy very many supplies… if any at all. This craft uses common supplies you likely have laying around your craft room already. Heck, this project may actually help you clean out some of the craft supplies that have been collecting dust!
SUPPLIES NEEDED TO MAKE THIS GINGERBREAD CRAFT:
- Clay Pot (2.5” in diameter)*
- Acrylic Craft Paint – Dark Brown
- Acrylic Craft Paint – Pink
- Dimensional Paint – White
- Natural Jute Twine*
- Wiggle Eyes, Two*
- Gingham Ribbon, Red and White*
- Mini Pom Poms (White)
- Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
- Scissors
- Paintbrush
- Pencil (with a new eraser)
*These supplies can be purchased at the Dollar Store.
TUTORIAL: HOW TO MAKE A CLAY POT GINGERBREAD ORNAMENT
Here’s a quick step-by-step tutorial to make ONE ornament. Feel free to repeat the process as many times as you like!
- Apply a basecoat to the entire 2.5” clay pot with the dark brown acrylic craft paint. Let the paint dry and then apply a second coat, if necessary.
- Attach the two wiggle eyes to the gingerbread ornament using just a dab of hot glue.
- Add polka dot cheeks to the gingerbread ornament’s face by dipping a new pencil eraser into pink acrylic craft paint and applying the cheeks a few inches apart. Set aside to dry.
- Draw a squiggle line around the rim of the clay pot with white dimensional paint.
- Attach the mini white pom poms to the rim of the clay pot with the dimensional paint. Set aside to dry.
- Add a squiggle line around the top of the Gingerbread ornament with white dimensional paint. Draw a smile from cheek to cheek with a permanent black marker.
- Cut a 12” length of natural jute twine, tie it in a loop with a knot, and attach to the top of the clay pot Gingerbread ornament with hot glue.
- Tie red and white gingham ribbon into a bow and glue to the top of the clay pot.
TIP: You can use liquid craft glue for this project. You would just have to wait for it to dry.
This project is a great family fun craft activity to complete with the kiddos. Not to mention, they can be used in many ways. The perfect place card for Christmas dinner, fun tag for a holiday present, or ornament to hang on the tree!
MORE ORNAMENT CRAFTS AND DIYS:
- Put free Christmas printables to use by turning them into mini poster hanger ornaments. They’ll add a totally unique look to your tree.
- While you’re at the Dollar Tree, pick up their Tumbling Tower game and have a go at making these DIY Jenga Christmas ornaments.
- If you have tons of clothespins lying around, put them to use with this Santa hat clothespin ornaments craft.
Clay Pot Gingerbread Ornament
Simple mini clay pots from the Dollar Store along with a few other supplies transform into a Clay Pot Gingerbread ornament craft just in time for the holidays.
Materials
- Clay Pot (2.5” in diameter)*
- Acrylic Craft Paint (Dark Brown, Pink)
- Dimensional Paint (White)
- Natural Jute Twine*
- Wiggle Eyes, Two*
- Gingham Ribbon, Red and White*
- Mini Pom Poms (White)
- Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
- Scissors
- Paintbrush
- Pencil (with a new eraser)
- *These supplies can be purchased at the Dollar Store.
Instructions
Apply a basecoat to the entire 2.5” clay pot with the dark brown acrylic craft paint. Let the paint dry and then apply a second coat, if necessary.
Attach the two wiggle eyes to the gingerbread ornament using just a dab of hot glue.
Add polka dot cheeks to the gingerbread ornament’s face by dipping a new pencil eraser into pink acrylic craft paint and applying the cheeks a few inches apart. Set aside to dry.
Draw a squiggle line around the rim of the clay pot with white dimensional paint.
Attach the mini white pom poms to the rim of the clay pot with the dimensional paint. Set aside to dry.
Add a squiggle line around the top of the Gingerbread ornament with white dimensional paint. Draw a smile from cheek to cheek with a permanent black marker.
Cut a 12” length of natural jute twine, tie it in a loop with a knot, and attach to the top of the clay pot Gingerbread ornament with hot glue.
Tie a red and white gingham ribbon into a bow and glue to the top of the clay pot.
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More Clay Pot Crafts I Think You’ll Enjoy:
- Proudly display your indoor plants and herbs with these Funny Saying Clay Pots – they’re sure to give anyone a chuckle.
- Give a personalized gift and decorate a clay pot with family photos. Makes a great grandparent gift!
- Get your mini succulents ready for the fall holidays with these painted clay pots that transition from Halloween to Thanksgiving.
- Give a dollar store clay pot a makeover with a bit of paint and burlap.