• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
DIY and Fun
  • Recipe Ideas
  • DIY
  • Fun
  • Shop
  • Subscribe
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipe Ideas
  • DIY
  • Fun
  • Shop
  • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipe Ideas
    • DIY
    • Fun
    • Shop
    • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Do It Yourself

    DIY Clay Pot Santa Hat Ornament

    Filed Under: Do It Yourself, Holiday, Kids

    DIY Clay Pot Santa Hat Ornament , an adorable, inexpensive, and easy ornament craft idea for Christmas and holiday season.
    5 from 2 votes
    See The Recipe

    (warning, jumping to recipe can result in missing important information including alternative ingredients and tips. Also, as an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases made via the links on this website.)

    This DIY Clay Pot Santa Hat Ornament is such a cute idea.

    I like that this ornament can be made using dollar store materials as well!

    DIY Clay Pot Santa Hat Ornament , an adorable, inexpensive, and easy ornament craft idea for Christmas and holiday season.
    Clay Pot Santa Hat Ornament

    DIY Clay Pot Santa Hat Ornament

    This is an easy craft project for making a Santa hat ornament.
    Even better, this ornament is perfect for gift giving too!

    Have you made my Homemade Instant Pot Holiday Potpourri idea?

    That project makes a great smelling potpourri using fresh ingredients.
    That holiday potpourri would also make for a nice gift idea.

    To make this ornament you will need a small clay or terra cotta pot. You can find a great selection of small clay pots at good prices here.

    This project is one of many easy clay pot ideas.

    It really just takes a bit of paint along with some decorations to make this project.
    To hang the Santa hats, all you need is a bit of twine or ribbon.

    Using a small clay pot works best for this idea.

    This is because the pot will be hanging on a tree as an ornament.
    The clay pot can become heavy once painted and have items glued on.

    You may be wondering what is the best way to paint a clay pot?

    You will want to have a clean pot before you begin working on this project.
    Any kind of dirt, sticky residue, or anything else can have an effect on the outcome of the project.

    Gently clean the outside of the pot a day before making this project.
    This will allow for enough time for the clay pot to dry out before painting it.
    Also, if this Santa hat is going to be used outside, you may want to seal it.
    .

    DIY Clay Pot Santa Hat Ornament , an adorable, inexpensive, and easy ornament craft idea for Christmas and holiday season.
    Clay Pot Santa Hat Ornament

    Tips for making a terracotta pot ornament.

    Allow plenty of time for the paint to dry before adding any embellishments to your Santa hat.
    I like to set a fan nearby to help it dry faster.

    More tips for you

    1. This project calls for using a glue gun with glue sticks. However, you can alternatively use a craft glue (you would have to wait for it to dry).
    2. This hat details in this project are glued on. You can easily use permanent markers instead as needed.
    3. While this Santa hat is being used as an ornament, you can make this project for other used. I like the idea of using the Santa hats in place of seating cards at a table for a gathering.

    Personalize this Santa hat project.

    This project is cute and easy as is.
    However, you may want to personalize your Santa hat ornament.

    Try one of these ideas.

    • Make the hat pink for Mrs. Claus.
    • Tie a Santa hat on to a wrapped package as a decoration.
    • Seal the painted ornament and use it outdoors as a decoration.

    Be sure to follow DIYandFUN on Facebook and on Pinterest.
    I also have a weekly newsletter that you can subscribe to.

    ↓(Keep Scrolling to Continue Reading)↓

    You may also be interested in these ideas.

    • Heaven on Earth Cake Dessert
    • How to Start a Vegetable Garden for Beginners.
    • Terra Cotta Pot Bunny Craft DIY
    • Easy Lemon Bundt Cake with Pink Glaze

    About this Santa Hat Ornament

    This DIY ornament is a simple project using a mini clay pots.
    Many of the materials used in this project can be found at your local dollar store.

    The clay pot will be used upside down.
    This will allow for the hole in the bottom to become a hole on the top.
    We will use this hole to hold on to the twine that will be used to hang the ornament.

    DIY Clay Pot Santa Hat Ornament , an adorable, inexpensive, and easy ornament craft idea for Christmas and holiday season.
    Clay Pot Santa Hat Ornament

    What you will need to make a Holiday Ornament from a Clay Pot.

    • Clay Pot- small 2.3" pot.
    • Acrylic Craft Paint – Primary Red and White.
    • Jute Twine to hang.
    • Black Ribbon for hat.
    • Yellow Craft Foam- for buckle.
    • Large Pompom- for hat.
    • Chenille Stems (pipe cleaners)- 2 white for brim.
    • Glue gun, sticks.
    • Scissors.
    • Paint Brush.
    DIY Clay Pot Santa Hat Ornament , an adorable, inexpensive, and easy ornament craft idea for Christmas and holiday season.
    Clay Pot Santa Hat Ornament

    How to make a Clay Pot Santa Hat Ornament

    Step One: prepare the materials.
    I like to start by laying out old newspaper or a drop cloth over my work surface.
    Also, I often like to use an old rimmed baking sheet to work on so that I can easily move my project as it dries or if I need to step aside.

    Prepare the clay pot by removing any dust, dirt, or labels.

    Step Two: Paint the clay pot.
    Start by painting the top section of the clay pot with red acrylic craft paint. Set aside to dry. Apply a second coat and allow it to dry.
    Then paint the rim of the pot with white acrylic craft paint. Allow the paint to dry and then apply a second coat and allow that to dry.

    Step Three: attach the elements to the painted clay pot.

    While your pot is drying, you can prepare the elements that will be attached to the pot to make the ornament.

    To make the belt for the hat: cut a square from yellow craft foam. Fold the square in half and cut a smaller square from the center to create a buckle. Thread the black ribbon through the buckle.
    When the pot has dried you can attach the belt around the clay pot with a glue gun and glue sticks.

    Decorate the rim of the hat.
    Wrap two white chenille stems or pipe cleaners around the rim of the clay pot.
    Then secure them with a glue gun and glue sticks.

    Lastly, add the hanger.
    Cut a 12” length of natural jute twine, tie it in a loop with a knot, and thread it through the hole in the pot. Attach large white pom pom to the top of Santa’s hat with a glue gun and glue sticks.

    DIY Clay Pot Santa Hat Ornament , an adorable, inexpensive, and easy ornament craft idea for Christmas and holiday season.
    DIY Clay Pot Santa Hat Ornament , an adorable, inexpensive, and easy ornament craft idea for Christmas and holiday season.
    Clay Pot Santa Hat Ornament
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    5 from 2 votes

    Clay Pot Santa Hat Ornament

    DIY Clay Pot Santa Hat Ornament , an adorable, inexpensive, and easy ornament craft idea for Christmas and holiday season.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Course: Do It Yourself
    Cuisine: American
    Search Result: Christmas DIY easy idea, clay pot ornament, easy Christmas diy project, snowman ornament

    Ingredients

    • Clay Pot
    • Acrylic Craft Paint
    • Jute Twine
    • Black Ribbon
    • Yellow Craft Foam
    • Pompom-
    • Chenille Stems

    Instructions

    • Start by painting the top section of the clay pot with red acrylic craft paint. Set aside to dry. Apply a second coat and allow it to dry. Then paint the rim of the pot with white acrylic craft paint. Allow the paint to dry and then apply a second coat and allow that to dry.
      Clay Pot Santa Hat Ornament
    • To make the belt for the hat: cut a square from yellow craft foam. Fold the square in half and cut a smaller square from the center to create a buckle. Thread the black ribbon through the buckle.
      Wrap two white chenille stems or pipe cleaners around the rim of the clay pot. Then secure them with a glue gun and glue sticks.
      Lastly, add the hanger .Cut a 12” length of natural jute twine, tie it in a loop with a knot, and thread it through the hole in the pot. Attach large white pom pom to the top of Santa’s hat with a glue gun and glue sticks.

    Recipe Notes

    See DIYandFUN.com for details on this and other ideas.
    *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This means that the links on this website, and specifically on this post, that lead to other sites may be affiliate links.
    Please note: Nutritional data has been calculated using a tool that comes with this recipe card and not by me. This means that Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that you use. The accuracy of this tool may differ from other tools as expected. Also note that there is no instructional value to the video that may be attached to this recipe. It is only there for visual pleasure. For more information about the images in this recipe, please refer the the recipe instructions. Thank you!

    Follow Me
    « Copycat Starbucks Gingerbread Latte
    Holiday Painted Mason Jar DIY »

    Sharing is caring!

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    As an Amazon Associate , I earn from qualifying purchases.

    You need to see this 👇👇👇

    Terra Cotta Pot Bunny Craft DIY

    Terra Cotta Pot Bunny Craft DIY

    Easy Lemon Bundt Cake with Pink Glaze

    Easy Lemon Bundt Cake with Pink Glaze

    How to start a garden for beginners

    How to start a flower garden for beginners

    Easy Easter Carrot Wreath DIY

    Easy Easter Carrot Wreath DIY

    Peeps Rice Krispie Treats Cake

    Peeps Rice Krispie Treats Cake

    Easy Kids Paper Plate Sheep Craft

    Spring M&M Sugar Cookie Bars

    Spring M&M Sugar Cookie Bars

    Peanut Butter and Cookie Krispie Treats

    Peanut Butter and Cookie Krispie Treats

    Primary Sidebar

    Follow me

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube

    Search this site.

    mary

    I'm Mary. I am a craft and homemade do it yourself project hiking outdoorsy junky.

    Ask me about my dogs! I also collect fish.

    More about me →

    Popular Right Now!

    • Easy File Cabinet Makeover
    • Cookies and Cream Cake in a Jar
    • Cookies and Cream Rice Krispies Treats
    • Potato Chip Candy Recipe
    • Easy DIY Upcycle Garden Ideas
    • How to Make a Hummingbird Garden
    • How to Build a Rock Garden
    • 3 Ingredient Unicorn Fudge

    Everything Else

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign up for my weekly newsletter!

    Good Stuff

    • Recommended
    • Popular Articles
    • Recipes
    • Gardening
    • DIY Ideas
    • Crafts
    • Outdoorsy

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Use of this site means that you agree with the terms and other disclosures of this site. {Disclosure-This site uses affiliate links which means that there may be compensation involved with reader actions. Thank you!} As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This means that the links on this website that lead to other sites may be affiliate link

    Copyright ©