DIY T1D Christmas Ornament

Diabetes generates a lot of trash. Especially if you’re on an insulin pump. Omnipod used to have a recycling program but they have since discontinued it.

So what do you do with your old pumps?

Turn them into Rudolph!

DIY T1D Christmas Ornament

Turn your diabetes trash into Christmas tree treasure with these DIY reindeer ornaments made from old Omnipod insulin pumps. These easy DIY Christmas ornaments are fun and easy to make.

Yield: 1 Ornament

Materials

1 Old Omnipod
1 Red Jingle Bell or Pom Pom
2 Goggly Eyes
2 Brown Pipe Cleaners
Brown Acrylic Paint
Twine or Ribbon
1 Foam Brush
Glue Gun

Instructions

Using scissors, cut off adhesive.
Paint pod with 2 coats of brown acrylic paint. Dry paint with hairdryer to speed up drying process.
Using a glue gun (or Elmer's glue) glue on two googly eyes and red nose. Allow to dry.
Cut 2" off the end of your pipe cleaner and twist around main pipe cleaner to create antlers.
Glue (or tape) antlers to back of pod.
To hang, make a loop shape with your twine (or ribbon) and secure with glue (or tape) to the back of pod.

Tools Needed to Make DIY T1D Christmas Ornament

Red Jingle Bell or Pom Pom
Goggly Eyes
Brown Pipe Cleaners
Brown Acrylic Paint
Twine or Ribbon
Foam Brush
Glue Gun

This kit has the red pom poms, googly eyes, and pipe cleaners!

How To Make It

Using scissors, cut off adhesive.
Paint pod with 2 coats of brown acrylic paint. Dry paint with hairdryer to speed up drying process.
Using a glue gun (or elmers glue) glue on two googly eyes and red nose.
Allow to dry.
Cut 2″ off the end of your pipe cleaner and twist around main pipe cleaner to create antlers.
Glue (or tape) antlers to back of pod.
To hang, make a loop shape with your twine (or ribbon) and secure with glue (or tape) to the back of pod.

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