Add a personal touch to your Christmas decorations this year with our easy to follow crafts! Learn how to make a Gingerbread House Photo Ornament with cardstock paper, clear contact paper, stickers and more!
Get creative and crafty with your kiddos this Christmas! Today’s DIY Gingerbread House Ornament tutorial is the perfect holiday project – and will make for an extra-special touch on your tree!
Transform your holiday photos into beautiful decorations! This gingerbread house photo ornament is the perfect way to turn your memories into cherished Christmas keepsakes.
Craft Supplies:
- House Printable – on box.com
- Light Brown Cardstock Paper
- Scissors
- Clear Contact Paper – affiliate link
- Loose Craft Glitter
- Single Hole Punch
- Ribbon or String
- Printed Picture
- Embellishments
Directions:
- First things first – download the free gingerbread house printable listed above in the supply list.
- Print out the provided file on a single sheet of kraft cardstock paper {or white and use crayons to decorate!}
- Use scissors to trim out ONE of the house shapes.
- Go ahead and also cut out the door design as well.
- Next up – cut two equal sized piece of contact paper.
- Peel the backing off of one piece of contact paper and lay it down, sticky side up, on your work surface.
- Lay the house cutout on top of the contact paper, facing downward.
- Trim down your picture so it fits inside the ornament. Lay it inside the design.
- If desired, sprinkle some loose craft glitter now on top, to fill in blank spots.
- Now peel the backing off the second piece of contact paper and lay it on top of the first.
- Use your hand to make sure everything is sealed together and that no bubbles exist.
- When ready, use scissors to trim off the excess contact paper from around the edges.
- For the final touch, add embellishments for a customized look.
- Then hold punch a hole on top and string some string through it for easy hanging.
- Then display/gift away proudly your child’s beautiful gingerbread photo ornament piece!
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Whether you’re giving this ornament as a gift or hanging it on your own tree, it will certainly add character and personalize your holiday space.
This special ornament can be enjoyed year after year and will bring smiles to all who appreciate its classic holiday beauty. So don’t wait any longer – recreate it with your little one today and start celebrating the season in style!
Gingerbread House Ornament Craft
Add a personal touch to your Christmas decorations this year with our easy to follow crafts! Learn how to make a Gingerbread House Photo Ornament with cardstock paper, clear contact paper, stickers and more!
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