Paintbrush Santa Ornament

This jolly St. Nick is the do-it-yourselfer’s ideal Christmas decoration.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Step 1: Paint the brush handle red and allow to dry completely.

Step 2: Paint pink stripes on the paintbrush handle; let dry.

Step 3: Using the white paint and a swirling motion, add the “fur lining” of Santa’s hat.

Step 4: Insert the screw eye into a cedar ball, turning until it’s secured in place (we used pliers). Paint it white and allow it to dry.

Step 5: Use a Sharpie to create eyes. Paint the cheeks pink.

Step 6: Use scissors to trim the brush to create the look of Santa’s beard.

Step 7: Attach the cedar ball to the hole in the handle with a piece of twine. Add a length of twine or ribbon as a hanger.

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Paintbrush Santa Ornament

Estimated cost: $22

Skill level: Beginner

Time estimate: 1 hour + drying

Tools:

Craft paintbrush
Scissors
Pliers

Get It at Lowe’s:

3" premium chip brush (#319318)
Jute twine (#66510)
Sharpie black permanent marker (#155450)
1 screw eye (#58401)
Cedar balls (#86864)
Valspar Sample Base 4 in #CI 220 (First Kiss), #CI 221 (Cherry Pickin’)
Valspar Sample Base 1 in #CI 202 (Snowcap White)

Items may be special order in some stores. Product costs, availability, and item numbers may vary online or by market. Paint colors may vary slightly from those shown.