DIY Christmas Decorations Wooden Slice Doe Ornaments
Today we have a super cute Woodland Doe Wood Slice Christmas decoration idea for you to try. These are really easy to make, are quite budget-friendly and I just love how they turned out. They are adorable. We have quite a few wood slice crafts this month and we hope you find some Christmas decoration Inspiration.
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Woodland Whimsy for Your Tree: The gentle look of a woodland doe adds cozy, rustic charm to your Christmas decor, perfect for nature-themed trees.
- Natural Texture Adds Warmth: The wood slice base brings in real texture and a touch of the outdoors, balancing out all the sparkle and shine of traditional decorations.
- Kids Can Learn Animal Recognition: Crafting a doe helps kids connect animals to the winter season and learn about forest creatures in a hands-on way.
🎨 Supplies Needed
- Wood Slices
- Felt Sheets Brown
- 4oz Elmers Glue
- Scissors
- Paint Brush
- Paint
- Black Paint Pen
- Decorative Twine Crafts
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🖌️ How To Make This DIY Christmas Decoration
- Step 1: Paint the wood slices a light brown. 1-2 coats. Allow to dry completely.
- Step 2: Cut a circle of dark brown felt the size of the wood slice.
- Step 3: Cut the circle into the shape of the does nose bridge and forehead. Refer to photos.
- Step 4: Cut small black circles for the doe’s nose.
- Step 5: Cut small ears from light brown felt and inner ear pieces from pink felt. Refer to the photo.
- Step 6: Glue the pink inner ear into the light brown ear. Pinch the ear together at the bottom and glue together. Glue the dark brown nose bridge/forehead felt piece and black nose onto the wood slice. Refer to the photo.
- Step 8: Glue a piece of twine onto the back of the wood slice for hanging on a tree. Your ornament is finished! These would make wonderful keepsake gifts.
Enjoy.
These look super cute on the Christmas tree.
Check out our other Wooden slice ornaments.
💡 Pro Tip: Keep a labeled photo or sample of your first finished ornament nearby so others can follow the design more easily in group settings or batch crafting.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Test Paint Absorption First: Try a small stroke on the back of the wood slice to see how it absorbs paint, especially if working with unfinished surfaces that vary in texture.
- Work in Controlled Lighting: Use soft, overhead lighting when painting to reduce shadows and make small details like eyes or antlers easier to see clearly.
- Warm the Surface Slightly: Let wood slices sit in a warm, dry room for a few hours before painting to avoid paint streaking caused by moisture or cold surfaces.
- Group Similar Tasks Together: Paint all background layers at once, then add features in batches—this saves time and keeps drying stages efficient across multiple ornaments.
- Use Cotton Gloves When Handling: Wear cotton gloves once the painting is dry to prevent fingerprint marks or oil transfer that can affect the sealed finish.
- Place Ribbon Knots in Back: When tying the hanging string, position the knot at the back of the slice for a cleaner front display when the ornament is hanging.
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DIY Christmas Decorations Wooden Slice Doe
Equipment
- Scissors
Materials
- Wood Slices
- Felt Sheets Brown
- 4 oz Elmers Glue
- Paint Brush
- Paint
- Black Paint Pen
- Decorative Twine Crafts
Instructions
- Paint the wood slices a light brown. 1-2 coats.
- Cut the circle into the shape of the does nose bridge and forehead. Refer to photos.
- Cut small black circles for the doe’s nose.
- Cut small ears from light brown felt and inner ear pieces from pink felt. Refer to the photo.
- Glue the pink inner ear into the light brown ear.
- Pinch the ear together at the bottom and glue together. Refer to the photo.
- Glue the dark brown nose bridge/forehead felt piece and black nose onto the wood slice.
- Glue the ears on top of the ornament.
- Use a black paint pen to draw on eyes.
- Glue a piece of twine onto the back of the wood slice for hanging on a tree.Your ornament is finished!
- These would make wonderful keepsake gifts.
- Enjoy.
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My goodness... these are adorable! Pinned and tweeted!
oh thanks.