‘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!