# @skillshare on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=WJyk4kdyE3k
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/38205023-skillshare-youtube
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/c610a6efac.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-12-23T16:00:58.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Skillshare (@skillshare) — https://gondola.cc/skillshare

## Caption

Looking for a cute, beginner-friendly holiday project that doubles as a heartfelt handmade gift?

In Day 27 of 30 Days of Holiday Gift Making, artist Anu Varikattu shows you how to create an adorable hand-painted Christmas bear ornament that's perfect for decorating your tree or gifting to someone special.

This project is ideal for beginners and focuses on simple shapes, soft shading, and playful details that bring personality to your ornament without feeling overwhelming.

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to:

🐻 Transfer a simple bear sketch onto an ornament base
🎨 Build soft layers with white, gray, and black paint
🖌 Add depth with highlights, shadows, and texture
🧣 Paint festive details like scarves, stripes, and blush
✨ Finish with whimsical touches like stars and snow

By the end, you’ll have a charming handmade ornament that feels cozy, personal, and full of holiday spirit.

👉 Watch the full class, “DIY Christmas Project for Beginners: Hand-Painted Ornament for Your Christmas Tree,” on Skillshare to learn more ornament designs, painting techniques, and beginner tips: https://skl.sh/45hc5Iu



✏️ Explore Skillshare Live Sessions → https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtqQYNGG0ZFeALwrYz1h9OhePt7_bJRzy&si=gpxadUpKq2Yv34Uv

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Chapter Guide:

00:00 – Intro: Painting a Cute Christmas Bear Ornament  
00:32 – Transferring the Bear Sketch  
01:04 – Adding Face, Ears & Scarf Details  
01:35 – Base Coat with White Paint  
03:19 – Adding Soft Shadows & Highlights  
04:25 – Painting Eyes & Nose Details  
04:48 – Painting the Festive Scarf  
06:58 – Adding Blush & Decorative Stars  
07:45 – Final Reveal & Wrap-Up



Hashtags: #HolidayDIY #ChristmasOrnament #HandPainted
#DIYChristmas #HandmadeGifts #BeginnerArt
#CreativeHoliday #SkillshareCreative #FestiveCrafts #Skillshare

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- **Views:** 184
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## Tags

skillsharecreative, holidaydiy, diychristmas, skillshare, handmadegifts, festivecrafts, christmasornament, beginnerart, handpainted, creativeholiday

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