Scratch Art Ornaments

Create colourful Scratch Art DIY Ornaments to decorate for the season! Use oil pastels and scratch art techniques to make unique holiday ornaments.

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Supplies:

  • Crayola Oil Pastels
  • Crayola Scissors
  • Cardstock
  • Paper Clip
  • Hole Punch
  • String

CIY Staff Tips:

When colouring in Step 1, experiment with different colour combinations of oil pastels!

When using the paper clip, try different patterns like zig zags, squiggles, or polka dots.

Steps:

1
Step 1

Fully colour a piece of white cardstock with oil pastels.

2
Step 2

Add a layer of black oil pastel over the fully coloured cardstock.

3
Step 3

Use the rounded end of a paper clip to scratch a design in the black layer to reveal the colour underneath.

4
Step 4

Cut out circles with scissors to create the ornaments.

5
Step 5

Punch a hole near the top of the ornaments.

6
Step 6

Tie a festive string through the hole.

7
Step 7

Hang on your tree or around the house!

  • Occasion:

    • Christmas

  • Age:

    • 6+,

    • 8+


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