EASY DIY PHOTO ORNAMENTS

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DIY Photo Ornaments are quick and easy to make and a fantastic way to celebrate favorite Christmas memories or milestones like baby’s first Christmas.

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MATERIALS

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HOW TO MAKE DIY PHOTO ORNAMENTS

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PRINT YOUR PHOTOS Print the photos you would like to use in 3.5″x5″ size. These should NOT be photo prints; just print them on regular paper using your home printer.

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TRACE THE ORNAMENT Once the paint has dried, trace the ornament shape onto your photos. Be sure to center the photo the way you want it to look on your finished ornament.

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Cut out the circle you traced. Spread a thin layer of Mod Podge all over the front of the painted ornament.

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Place the photo in place on top of the ornament and smooth it down with your fingers, being careful to press out any air bubbles. Let dry then add a top coat of mod podge.

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You can stop there, but I chose to personalize my ornaments on both sides. To add the words, I used my favorite trick to transfer letters. See it on the blog!

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Finish off each ornament with black and white twine for hanging.

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Get the full step-by-step tutorial here.

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EASY DIY PHOTO ORNAMENTS

DIY Photo Ornaments are quick and easy to make and a fantastic way to celebrate favorite Christmas memories or milestones like baby’s first Christmas.

MATERIALS

MATERIALS

– Wooden ornament shapes – white paint – paintbrush – 3.5″x5″ photos printed on regular copy paper – pencil – scissors – matte Mod Podge – black oil-based paint pen –Sharpie paint markers – baker’s twine

HOW TO MAKE DIY PHOTO ORNAMENTS

HOW TO MAKE DIY PHOTO ORNAMENTS

Start by painting both sides of your wooden ornaments with white paint.

PRINT YOUR PHOTOS Print the photos you would like to use in 3.5″x5″ size. These should NOT be photo prints; just print them on regular paper using your home printer.

TRACE THE ORNAMENT Once the paint has dried, trace the ornament shape onto your photos. Be sure to center the photo the way you want it to look on your finished ornament.

Cut out the circle you traced. Spread a thin layer of Mod Podge all over the front of the painted ornament.

Place the photo in place on top of the ornament and smooth it down with your fingers, being careful to press out any air bubbles. Let dry then add a top coat of mod podge.

You can stop there, but I chose to personalize my ornaments on both sides. To add the words, I used my favorite trick to transfer letters. See it on the blog!

Finish off each ornament with black and white twine for hanging.

Get the full step-by-step tutorial here.

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