Create a custom Christmas decoration with a special photo ornament. Cut, color and assemble your own with our free provided printable!

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A handmade Bear Photo Ornament shaped like a teddy bear, with a child’s photo in the face, glitter accents, and a tiny Santa hat rests on festive black and white fabric near a pine branch. Text reads “FREE PRINTABLE!!!”.

This Christmas bear photo ornament is the perfect craft for kids to create and decorate the holiday tree. By incorporating images from cherished memories, this DIY ornament project can become more personal and meaningful for your family.

Get crafty this Christmas and make a one-of-a-kind keepsake with your kids – an adorable bear ornament with their photo as the star as the show! With today’s tutorial you can recreate a teddy bear or polar bear ornament within minutes!

Get your kids into the Christmas spirit early and check out this adorable DIY bear photo ornament craft! It’s a perfect way to make lasting memories that will hang on your tree for years to come.

Craft Supplies:

Bear Printable – on our landing page
White Cardstock Paper
Crayons, Markers or Coloring Pencils
Scissors
Clear Contact Paper
Loose Craft Glitter
Single Hole Punch
Ribbon or String
Printed Picture
Embellishments/Santa Hat Stickers

Directions:

First things first – download the free teddy bear printable listed above in the supply list.
Print out the provided file on a single sheet of white cardstock paper {or any colored paper instead!}
Go ahead and color in the bear however you like {or leave it blank for a polar bear!}
Use scissors to trim it out. Go ahead and also cut out the circle design in the middle 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 present cutout on top of the contact paper, facing towards you.
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 and add some sparkle.
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 holiday inspired teddy bear photo ornament piece!

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Imagine the heartwarming experience of working together as a team to craft this special Christmas tree decoration! So, get prepared to embark on this enjoyable project with your loved ones. Happy crafting, my friends!

Christmas Bear Photo Ornament

Create a custom Christmas decoration with a special photo ornament. Cut, color and assemble your own with our free provided printable!

Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:

Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!

Directions:

First things first - download the free teddy bear printable listed above in the supply list.
Print out the provided file on a single sheet of white cardstock paper {or any colored paper instead!}
Go ahead and color in the bear however you like {or leave it blank for a polar bear!}
Use scissors to trim it out. Go ahead and also cut out the circle design in the middle 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 present cutout on top of the contact paper, facing towards you.
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 and add some sparkle.
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 holiday inspired teddy bear photo ornament piece!

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