🎁 Christmas Craft Countdown – Day 17 (November 25)

Craft: “Joy to the World Sheet Music Ornament” 🎶✨🌍

Theme: Celebrating the joy that Jesus brought to the whole world.

❤️ What You’ll Need:

• A small clear plastic or glass ornament

• Printed sheet music of Joy to the World (mini-sized)

• Tea or coffee (for optional antique effect)

• Glitter (gold or silver)

• Ribbon (red, gold, or plaid)

• Mini jingle bell (optional)

• Hot glue gun

• Optional:

  • Small wooden cross

  • Gold paint pen

✨ Directions:

1. Make the Sheet Music

Print or cut out a small piece of Joy to the World sheet music.If you want an antique, vintage look:

• Dip the edges in tea or coffee

• Let it dry completely

• Lightly crumple and flatten it for texture

Cut it into strips or keep one small rolled piece.

2. Fill the Ornament

• Roll or curl your sheet music pieces

• Place them gently into the ornament

• Add a small sprinkle of glitter for sparkle

Optional: Add a tiny cross charm inside for a beautiful touch.

3. Decorate the Outside

• Tie a ribbon around the top in a bow

• Add a mini jingle bell or star

• Use a gold pen to write “Joy”, “2025”, or a small star on the outside

4. Hang & Enjoy

This ornament shines with meaning — perfect for tree decorating, gifting, or attaching to a Christmas bag.

✝️ Faith Reflection:

Luke 2:10 (KJV) –“And the angel said unto them… I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.”

This ornament reminds us that Jesus didn’t just bring joy — He IS our joy, every day.