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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‘Tis the season to get crafty! Add a personal touch to your Christmas decorations with this adorable holiday elf photo ornament craft idea for kids. All you need is paper, clear contact paper and a few embellishments to bring this adorable DIY to life today!

Make this year’s Christmas even more special with a handmade ornament on the tree! It’s the perfect way to add a little extra cheer to not only your decor BUT this holiday season as well!

Craft Supplies:

Elf 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

Directions:

First things first – download the free elf ornament 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 ONE of the elf head designs however you like.
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 elf 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, hole punch a hole on top and string some string through it for easy hanging.
Now display/gift away proudly your child’s beautiful Christmas elf photo ornament piece!

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Get ready to spread some holiday cheer with this adorable Elf Photo Ornament craft idea. Not only is it a fun and festive way to decorate your tree, but it also makes for a thoughtful personalized gift!

Show off your creativity and capture precious memories in this merry little ornament! Happy crafting, my friends!

Christmas Elf 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 elf ornament 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 ONE of the elf head designs however you like.
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 elf 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, hole punch a hole on top and string some string through it for easy hanging.
Now display/gift away proudly your child's beautiful Christmas elf photo ornament piece!

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