I Spy Christmas Ornaments from Busy Kids Happy Mom

I Spy Christmas Ornaments….It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

This I Spy Christmas Ornament is a fabulous gift, just pair it with your favorite “I Spy” book. These are perfect for home or school.

I’m going to call this a craft, but it was really more of a hunting and gathering expedition. Going to the store was an “I Spy” trip – can you find tiny little things that will fit inside of an ornament ball!

We had a lot of fun finding the little odds and ends to go in the I Spy Christmas Ornament. Then putting it all together only took a few minutes.

Supplies for the I Spy Christmas Ornament*

Clear plastic globe (large)
Fake Snow (don’t get the styrofoam balls, they look cute but don’t work)
Christmas Buttons
Christmas assortment: erasers, candy canes, buttons, gingerbread men, sleighs, pom poms
Christmas confetti (little trees, candy canes, presents)
paper to use as a funnel ( a real funnel will get jammed)
Hot Glue Gun (if you’re making this for little friends, glue the top when you’re done)
any extra odds and end you can find
Ribbon

Tip: Check out these guidelines for using a hot glue gun with kids.

Where to find treasures?

You can find many of these items at the Dollar Store and party store if you look early enough. I was able to find the mini presents, confetti, and large ornaments at the Dollar Store. Good deal! Hobby Lobby and Michaels also seem to have a good selection. If you plan ahead, Oriental Trading is a good place to look too.

Directions:

Remove the top of the ornament then fill it up halfway with fake snow. Use a rolled up piece of paper to act as a funnel.
Next, insert all of your treasures.
Then, hot glue the cap back on the top.
Finally, attach a ribbon and a tag.

You did it! Merry Christmas!

Recommended I Spy Books

Walter Wick I Spy Books are popular for all ages. He’s written board books, beginning chapter books, a phonics series, and books for every holiday and event you can think of.

Kids LOVE I Spy books!