Christmas Ornaments

• Making wooden bear ornaments are fun crafts for any age. You can purchase inexpensive bear cutouts at your local craft store. Buy several different colors of acrylic paints. If you want to add embellishments to your bear you can add beads or glitter. Making wooden bear ornaments is an inexpensive way to decorate a bear themed tree. This is an easy craft you can do with your children. They can add their own personal touch and give as a gift to their teacher. After the bear is painted, drill a small hole in the top. Tie a ribbon through the hole so it can be hung on the tree.
  
  

Wall Hanging

• You can purchase an unfinished wooden bear wall hanging. Decide which room you are going to hang the bear and pick paint colors that will go in the room. You can purchase acrylic paints at your local craft store. You will also need to buy a wall hanging kit. You can also make a bear wall hanging using a wooden plaque. Stencil a bear onto the plaque. You can accompany the bear with a quote or saying. This is especially cute for a baby's nursery. You can paint the baby's initials or name on the plaque in the nursery colors. A bear wall hanging makes the perfect gift for bear lovers young and old.
  
  

Yard Art

• You can make a bear decoration for your front yard that is less expensive then buying one at a retail store. All you need to do is trace a bear pattern onto a piece of plywood. Use a jig saw to cut out the bear. Be sure to wear goggles and work very slowly and carefully when using the saw. After you cut out your bear, sand, prime and paint it. You will need to drill holes into the wooden bear so you can bolt it to a wooden stake. This will allow you to put the wooden bear into the ground. You may want to coat the finished craft with a spray on enamel sealant so it is weatherproof. You can also purchase kits that come with the patterns and paints to make your bear design.