Make a beautiful, festive Christmas Bow Ornament for the holidays using white cardstock paper, markers, scissors, and contact paper. Tutorial with free printable included!
Whether you’re looking for a way to keep the kids busy, or just want an enchanting and unique homemade decoration this holiday season, look no further than our Christmas Bow Photo Gift Tag Ornament craft!
Transform your favorite photos into charming handmade gift tags or tree decorations to be used year after year. With only a few materials needed, let’s get started on creating these delightful keepsake decorations together today!
Craft Supplies:
- Christmas Bow Printable – on box.com
- White Cardstock Paper
- Crayons, Markers or Coloring Pencils
- 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 gift tag printable listed above in the supply list.
- Print out the provided file on a single sheet of white cardstock paper {or colored instead!}
- Go ahead and color in ONE of the bow designs.
- Use scissors to trim it out.
- Now the next step can go TWO ways. You can either trim out the square shape in the center of the bow OR do what I did, just trim down your child’s picture so it fits inside the square. The choice is yours!
- 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 bow cutout on top of the contact paper, facing upward.
- If desired, sprinkle some loose craft glitter now on top, to give the bow some sparkle. Make sure you move any unwanted glitter off your printed picture though.
- 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 bow gift tag ornament piece!
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Whether you’re recreating this Christmas bow ornament to be used as a gift tag on loved ones presents or you plan on 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! Happy crafting, my dear friends!
Christmas Bow Ornament Craft
Make a beautiful, festive Christmas Bow Ornament for the holidays using white cardstock paper, markers, scissors, and contact paper. Tutorial with free printable included!
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