Photo by Danica Leigh
Deck the halls! The holidays are coming up, and what better way to get ready than with a horse Christmas DIY craft to celebrate the festivities? Follow these steps and trim your tree with a bunch of adorable, wood slice barn ornaments. Happy holidays and a horsey new year!
◆ wood slices with holes in the top ◆ acrylic paint ◆ permanent or paint markers ◆ twine
STEP 1: Paint a circle on each ornament and let dry.
STEP 2: Decorate your ornaments using paint, paint markers and permanent markers.
STEP 3: String twine through each ornament, and you’re ready to hang them on the tree!
This article on creating a horse-related Christmas DIY ornament appeared in the Fall 2020 issue of Young Rider magazine. Click here to subscribe!
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