Merry Christmas! What? It’s nearly a week after Christmas? {sigh} We’ve been so busy with family fun that I’m not posting until a week after Christmas. Oh well, pin this idea for next year! 🙂

Each year I make a dated glass ball ornament with my Preschool students. You can usually get the plain glass ball ornaments at Michael’s or Hobby Lobby 50% off which makes them affordable.

Each year I do something different. One year we made glass balls with their handprint in a bright color like yellow, red or green.

In my Pre-K class we made white handprints. I turned their little fingers into cute little snowmen.

Another fun option is to do a white handprint. Then open the top of the ornament and pour in 2-4 acrylic paint colors. You’ll need a lot of paint. Swirl the paint around to make sure the whole ball is covered inside.

Turn the ornament over onto a cup to drain.

Expect a lot of paint to drain out.

Which one will you make {next year}? I love them all! They create great keepsakes for the families to keep for years to come.

Happy crafting and Merry Christmas!