Ready to make some holiday magic? 🎄 Get the kids involved with this fun and easy craft idea that will create a beautiful holiday keepsake – a decorative ornament made from their very own photo!
Get creative with the kids this holiday season and make a custom photo ornament! These fun crafts are sure to be one-of-a-kind gifts for your favorite family and friends.
Craft Supplies:
- Tree Ornament – 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 Christmas tree 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 holiday tree designs, however you like {or leave it blank for cool winter tree instead!}
- 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 tree 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 Christmas tree photo ornament piece!
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Picture the heartwarming joy of collaborating as a team to create a unique Christmas tree ornament! So, get ready to embark on this delightful project with your loved ones. Wishing you happy crafting, my friends!
Christmas Tree Photo Ornament
Create a custom Christmas decoration with a special photo ornament. Cut, color and assemble your own with our free provided printable!