Adorable DIY Gnome Christmas Ornaments (Copy)

DONUT CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS FROM A POOL NOODLE

START WITH A DOLLAR STORE POOL NOODLE.

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CUT THE POOL NOODLE ABOUT 3/4" FOR THE DONUT.

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SPACKLE AND PAINT

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spread a layer of the spackle and paint mixture on donut.

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DECORATE THE DONUT

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ADD THE SPRINKLES

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LET DRY OVERNIGHT.

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Add a Hook for Hanging

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Decorate with your ornament...

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Create a Candyland or bakery themed tree. Great for a kid's tabletop tree.

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Add twine for hanging!

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