DIY Penguin Cork Ornaments

If you're looking to add a sprinkle of winter wonder to your holiday decor, try making some adorable DIY Penguin Cork Ornaments. These charming little decorations are crafted using recycled wine corks and a dash of creativity. Not only will you have some sweet and sustainable ornaments to brighten up your home, but you'll also enjoy a fun crafting activity during the festive season. Give it a go, and watch your tree come to life with these delightful penguin pals!

Materials:

• all natural corks
• white acrylic paint
• black acrylic paint
• paint brush
• small screw eyes
• black and orange permanent marker
• scrap pieces of fleece or fabric
• hot glue & hot glue gun
• baker's twine or yarn for hanging

Instructions:

1. Check over your corks and make sure they aren't broken or have a giant hole in one end. Paint your corks with a 1" wide strip of white acrylic paint. I like to use a premium acrylic paint in a semi-gloss finish. It seems to coat and cover well. Let dry.
2. Use your round paint brush to create a heart-like shape onto the front of the white strip. Paint the remaining cork black and let dry.

1. Cut a piece of fleece or fabric ¼" x 6" in length. Wrap around the penguin and knot it. Fold the top piece over the knot and secure it with hot glue. Trim the ends of the scarf.
2. Use a black permanent marker to draw eyes onto your penguin and an orange beak.

1. Screw a screw eye into the top of the cork. Use baker's twine or yarn and thread it through the screw eye to hang.