Handmade Photo Ornament Tutorial

Homemade ornaments are my very favorite and this handmade photo ornament is easy and perfect for a fun Christmas craft or gift idea.

Today I want to share with you my easy handmade photo ornament tutorial.

I made a bunch of these for my friends this year and I took my favorite picture of my husband and my nieces and made one for us.

It’s relatively easy but you will need to factor in some time to let every thing set.

Awesome DIY Christmas Ornament

Homemade ornaments are kind of my favorite. So here is a great selection for you to check out!

• Photo Collage Ornament
• Rudolf Reindeer Ornament
• Melted Snowman Ornament
• Floating Snow Globe Ornament
• Marble Painted Ornament
• Joy Wood Slice Ornament
• Glitter Stenciled Ornament
• Book Page Ornament
• I Spy Ornament

What to Do with Homemade Ornaments

I was raised to love handmade ornaments. Every year my mom had us pick out an ornament to add to our collection. 99% of the time it was from some small craft fair or artisan. But it’s really easy to make ornaments at home.

• Use ornaments to add with a simple gift card gift for a more personalized touch
• Spend an afternoon with the kids (or girlfriends) making handmade ornaments, not only will you have cute decor but you’ll have great memories. You could even pair it with a cookie exchange for some extra fun! 
• Add diy ornaments to gift wrap. If you make one with the individual or family’s picture on it it also doubles as a name tag!

What You Need to Make a Photo Ornament

PS this is my absolute favorite of my hubby and the naughty nieces, he’s drawing a castle!

• wood pieces (I used 2×3 inch pieces I found at Michael’s)
• photos sized to fit your wood pieces
• crop-a-dile or something to punch a hole
• Mod Podge Dimensional Magic
• Glue (or regular mod podge)
• ribbon

Step by Step Instructions for Picture Ornaments

First size and print you photos I did it in Picasa which is a free program and super easy to use. If your wood piece has rounded corners trim your photo.

Glue your photo to the wood piece (I used both E6000 and mod podge on different occassions and they both work fine).

Punch a hole or if you don’t have anything to punch a hole you can just glue a ribbon loop to the back for hanging.

Next place your ornament on a flat surface and top with dimensional magic. Pop and/or move any air bubbles you see off the edge. Let dry (a few hours).

It will appear cloudy at first but then it will dry clear.

String ribbon and hang on your tree. Easy right?

Handmade Photo Ornaments

This craft is a quick and fun photo ornament that you can do at home. If you're like me sometimes you just forget to order things with time so this is perfect for all of you who want something personal, inexpensive. but still cute.

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Supplies 

• wood pieces I used 2×3 inch pieces I found at Michael’s
• photos sized to fit your wood pieces
• crop-a-dile or something to punch a hole
• Mod Podge Dimensional Magic
• Glue or regular mod podge
• ribbon

Instructions

• First size and print you photos I did it in Picasa which is a free program and super easy to use.
• If your wood piece has rounded corners trim your photo.
• Glue your photo to the wood piece (I used both E6000 and mod podge on different occassions and they both work fine).
• Punch a hole or if you don’t have anything to punch a hole you can just glue a ribbon loop to the back for hanging.
• Next place your ornament on a flat surface and top with dimensional magic.
• Pop and/or move any air bubbles you see off the edge.
• Let dry (a few hours). It will appear cloudy at first but then it will dry clear.
• String ribbon and hang on your tree.

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If you’re like me sometimes you just forget to order things with time so this is perfect for all of you who want something personal, inexpensive, but still cute.

I made a bunch of these for friends this  year I’m excited to give them out.

UPDATED: first published on See Vanessa Craft on 12/12/12 as part of See Vanessa Craft‘s 20 Days of Christmas

I would love if you’d let me know if you try it out. I’d love you to connect with me on facebook, twitter, and pinterest! Thanks for having me Vanessa.

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