Creating colorful and playful decorations with your kids is an excellent way to celebrate the fall season. Today’s tutorial will guide you through making THREE unique photo ornaments—a craft that brings together creativity, fun, and cherished memories into your autumn plans.
This post offers step-by-step instructions {and free printables!} to help you and your kids effortlessly craft these delightful ornaments, ensuring an enjoyable experience for everyone involved.
Craft Supplies:
Before you begin crafting, gather all the necessary materials. Here’s a simple list to get you started:
- Fall Ornament Printable – on our landing page
- White Cardstock Paper
- Crayons
- Scissors
- Clear Contact Paper
- Single Hole Punch
- Ribbon or String
- Printed Picture
- Embellishments
Directions:
- First things first – download ANY of the free photo ornament printables listed above in the supply list.
- Print out the provided file on a single sheet of white cardstock paper {or any color you like!}
- Use crayons to color in the design.
- When ready, trim it out as well as the inner circle design that will hold your picture.
- 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 gnome cutout on top of the contact paper, facing downward.
- Trim down your picture so it fits inside the ornament. Lay it inside the design.
- 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, if desired, 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 autumn themed photo ornament piece!
These simple yet meaningful crafts capture the essence of autumn and turn precious moments into lasting memories. Whether displayed around your home or given as gifts, these ornaments are sure to bring joy and warmth.
Pair It With A Book:
Here are a few suggestions for books that complement our craft idea. You can purchase them via our affiliate links on Amazon.
- The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming {my personal fav!}
- Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn by Kenard Pak
- It’s Fall! by Renée Kurilla
- Sweep by Louise Greig
- Fletcher and the Falling Leaves by Julia Rawlinson
- Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert
- The Very Last Leaf by Stef Wade
- We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt by Steve Metzger
- The Very Big Fall by Emmy Kastner
- Pete the Cat Falling for Autumn: A Fall Book for Kids by James Dean
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