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How to Make a Spinning Optical Illusion Decoration for Christmas

Handmade Christmas ornaments with red dots and a green tree design on a white background.

The holiday season wouldn't be the same without decorations. Ornaments and fancy lighting brightens up a neighborhood and helps spread the holiday cheer. While decorations and Christmas lights are fantastic, why not get a little more creative and some fun in the process?

One way is with this super easy-to-make optical illusion created by YouTube user Fine Art Tips. All you need is a circular card or piece of cardboard, a fine-tipped green, brown, and red marker, and a little artistic skill.

This DIY Christmas decoration is the perfect project to try out with your kids, and you can do it for any type of holiday image, like a wreath with lights or Rudolph and his glowing red nose.

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