From MICHAELS
This Perler Countdown to Christmas is a fun family project to countdown the days until Christmas…create a new ornament each day to hang on the tree.
YOU’LL NEED
Perler Project Pattern (CLICK HERE)
Computer
Printer
Iron
Household tape
Cardboard
Ruler
Clear Perler Activity Pegboards, assorted
CRAYOLA Pointed Tip Scissors *ADULT Required
Melty Beads Jar By Creatology, Multi-Color
Bead Tweezer
Craft Glue or tape *ADULT REQUIRED
Yarn or ribbon, optional
DIRECTIONS
1.First, CLICK HERE to download and print the diagrams. Follow the patterns to make the ornaments.
2.ADULT, follow the ironing instructions included in the pegboard package.
3.ADULT, cut a piece of cardboard down to 8 1/2“ x 20″ [21.6 cm x 50.8 cm].
4.ADULT, cut along the dashed line at the bottom of tree piece A. Align piece A with piece B. Secure with craft glue (or tape). Mount to the piece of cardboard.
5.ADULT, use craft glue (or tape) to attach an ornament to the tree each day. Add the star on Christmas day to complete your countdown.
TIP: If you prefer to use the ornaments on your own 3-dimensional tree, add a hanger to each one using yarn or ribbon.
Find this craft and more holiday fun at michaels.com