• Spoons (teaspoon size)
• craft paint (colors of your choice)
• jingle bells (optional)
• Decorative ribbon (optional)
   

1. First step is to take two pairs of pliers and bend the handle of the spoon towards the back side  of the scoop part of the the spoon. This part will serve are the part to hold the ornament on the tree.

2. With the handle facing up, paint the back side of the scoop part of the spoon with your favorite holiday image (santa, reindeer, snowman, gingerbread man, candy canes, christmas tree, etc). Do not paint the handle. 

3.  After the paint is completely dry, take a piece of ribbon and attach a jingle bell then tie a bow around the top of scoop part of the spoon.

I found the cutest idea for ornaments. This is a fun craft project to involve the kids in! This project you do not bend the spoon. If you’re looking for instructions for that one see “Painted Spoon Ornaments #2″. Here’s what you’ll need: 

• Spoons (teaspoon size)
• craft paint (colors of your choice)
• Craft wire (red or green)
• jingle bells (one for each spoon)
• Decorative ribbon
   

1. Take colored wire and wrap around the handle securely being sure to make a loop at the top to hang it.

2. With the handle facing up, paint the scoop part of the spoon with your favorite holiday image (santa, reindeer, snowman, gingerbread man, candy canes, christmas tree, etc). Do not paint the handle. 

3.  After the paint is completely dry, take a piece of ribbon and attach a jingle bell then tie a bow around the top of scoop part of the spoon.

Voila… you’ve got a cute, fun and easy handmade present. Also great as a present topper.
 

Please feel free to add any tips to improve this idea.