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Homemade Photo Ornaments 2012

by Jamie · on November 25, 2012 · 70 Comments ·

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Homemade Photo Ornaments 2012

Time for my annual homemade photo ornaments! I have loved this tradition. I love looking back on past year ornaments-such a great keepsake.

This year, while shopping at Poppy Seed Projects, I found their mini photo ornaments…and thought how perfect they would be for the 2012 ornaments on my tree!

I ordered 4×6 photos in black and white of each of my children and our family. I also made a little digital design for the back sharing our highlights of 2012 and milestones of each kid.

I spray painted each plaque with Kyrlon’s Silver Foil Metallic. I Love this paint…remember the pumpkins I transformed.

After letting the squares dry, I drilled a hole at the top-to string ribbon through.

Handmade Photo Ornaments

I then cut each photo down to the right size (3.25 inch) for the front and about (3.75 inch) for the back)

While holding the photo in place on the square, I used a pen to draw a mark so I would know where to punch holes on the photos.

I then used my trusty mod podge to glue on the photos, back & front, and to give a nice sealed finish on top.

I added 1/2 inch festive ribbon and red painted chipboard letters for monograms to add some color.

I love how they turned out with the silver and bright berry red!

Every year I love seeing the photos on my tree…it makes me happy. My kids love hanging their “special ornaments” each year.

 

 

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Comments

  1. kris says

    November 26, 2012 at 9:24 am

    where did you buy the mini wooden plaques? I looked on the site you linked but couldn’t find them to buy —- these are adorable!!!

    Reply
  2. Paige says

    November 27, 2012 at 8:52 pm

    I love the ornament and would love to make some for our family. Would you be willing to share the template you used for the individual year in review you included on the back?
    Thanks.
    Paige

    Reply
  3. Jenny says

    November 30, 2012 at 11:00 pm

    @kris – Here is the link: http://www.poppyseedprojects.com/Kit/photo-plaques/photo-ornament. Glad I found them 🙂 So cute! Silly question because I’ve never used it, but do you use the Mod Podge underneath and on top of the picture to get it to stay?

    Reply
    • Brooke says

      December 1, 2012 at 12:53 pm

      Yep Jenny, you do a thin layer on the plaque, and set the photo on top of it. Then brush another thin layer on top of the photo to seal it. Thanks for finding that link, too! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Kallie says

    December 12, 2012 at 11:24 pm

    I love these ornaments. Would you be willing to share your template for the back. Thank you, Kallie

    Reply
  5. Darcie says

    December 18, 2012 at 8:53 pm

    I gathered all of the supplies to make these today. I am also wondering about the template on the back. Did you use Photoshop? I’d love to have a little guidance in how to make something similar. Thanks!

    Reply
  6. Amy says

    September 10, 2013 at 8:13 pm

    Hi thanks so much for sharing the little wooden ornaments. I am super excited to make for christmas. Would you mond sharing the format for the back? I just love it souch.

    Reply
  7. Debra says

    October 11, 2013 at 4:10 pm

    Can’t wait to try to make these. Love them! Please can you share the template for the back? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 19, 2013 at 2:40 pm

      Jamie didn’t make a template and she can’t find her file. So sorry.

      Reply
  8. Laura says

    October 25, 2013 at 8:28 pm

    Which modge podge did you use?

    Reply
  9. Nancy says

    November 6, 2013 at 12:58 pm

    Super cute! I’d love the template for te back too if you could share, I’d appreciate it. 🙂

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 19, 2013 at 2:40 pm

      Jamie didn’t make a template and she can’t find her file. So sorry.

      Reply
  10. Terri says

    November 11, 2013 at 11:41 am

    I love this ornament, I make ornaments each year for my nieces, nephews and grandchildren and was actually able to find the wooden plaque at Michaels and Joanne’s. I have the photos and am now wondering how to make such an adorable design for the back. What program do you use or do you sell your template? Thanks so much!!
    Terri

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 19, 2013 at 2:40 pm

      She used PhotoShop to make the designs. Jamie didn’t make a template and she can’t find her file. So sorry.

      Reply
  11. Jenna says

    November 13, 2013 at 9:57 pm

    WOW! All of your ornaments are beautiful & unique. Can’t wait to get started on my own!

    Reply
  12. Jenna says

    November 13, 2013 at 10:02 pm

    And I would also love and appreciate the template as well! 🙂

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 19, 2013 at 2:39 pm

      Jamie didn’t make a template and she can’t find her file. So sorry.

      Reply
  13. Janet says

    November 18, 2013 at 9:47 am

    Love the DIY ornaments, but I too would LOVE the template! Please share 🙂

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 19, 2013 at 2:39 pm

      Jamie didn’t make a template and she can’t find her file. So sorry.

      Reply
  14. vera says

    November 18, 2013 at 10:12 pm

    Love your ornaments!! Thanks for sharing
    I also would love to know the template you used pls

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 19, 2013 at 2:39 pm

      Jamie didn’t make a template and she can’t find her file. So sorry.

      Reply
  15. Camie says

    November 19, 2013 at 2:37 pm

    These are gorgeous!! Could I get the template too? You are amazingly talented!!!

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 19, 2013 at 2:38 pm

      Jamie didn’t make a template and she can’t find her file. So sorry.

      Reply
      • Megan says

        November 9, 2014 at 7:00 pm

        Hello, I understand there is no template but can you share what was written on the back of some of them to give me an idea of what to put? Thank you!!

        Reply
  16. Ashley says

    November 22, 2013 at 1:14 pm

    Did you use photo paper or are they on normal copy paper? Thank you

    Reply
  17. Katrina says

    November 24, 2013 at 2:42 am

    Super cute idea! Love them! I’m also wondering what paper you used for the photos… seem pretty easy to make.

    Reply
  18. Beth says

    November 25, 2013 at 11:05 am

    Where did you find the small metal square frames?

    Reply
  19. Vanessa says

    May 10, 2014 at 2:14 pm

    I’ve tried putting photos on wood before and had the photo white out. I printed the photos from Walmart at their instant prints place. What type of printing paper did you use?

    Reply
  20. Natalie says

    November 16, 2014 at 9:00 am

    Beautiful ornaments! You are a wonderful mother!

    Reply
  21. Kimber Pearce says

    November 24, 2014 at 6:48 am

    I love these! I want to make them for my PreK children! Can you share the template that you use on the back? Ha….just kidding about that. Seriously, they are perfect!

    Reply
  22. Madison says

    November 30, 2014 at 10:15 pm

    Do you take orders? I am wanting to make some ornaments for my boyfriends aunt and grandmother, my boyfriends mother passed away (their daughter and sister) and think this would be a great idea to hang photos of them on the tree. I, however, am not so talented at arts and crafts and have no time either (I’m a nurse). Would love to hear from you, I’d definitely love to share my idea and see what you think, thank you in advance,
    Madison

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 30, 2014 at 10:27 pm

      Madison, we don’t take orders sorry!

      Reply
  23. Melissa says

    December 2, 2014 at 5:48 pm

    Are those wooden or metal plaques you used?

    Reply
  24. Rachael says

    December 2, 2014 at 6:29 pm

    I love this idea! i had a question though. what type of tile did you use? Also where did you find it?

    Thank you!!!

    Reply
  25. Kaila says

    December 9, 2014 at 8:29 am

    I love your ideas!! Looks very cute and absolutely easy and fun to make !!
    Thank you for sharing anyway 🙂

    Reply
  26. Michelle Diaz says

    November 29, 2016 at 11:28 am

    Just fyi, I found a 4 pack of the wood at Hobby Lobby for $2.99!

    Reply
  27. Krystal says

    November 10, 2018 at 11:48 pm

    I love this idea for Grandparents or a Christmas present. I am wondering what kind of paper you used for the facts about your family on the back.

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 15, 2018 at 2:50 pm

      Jamie designed the backs in Photoshop and printed them out on photo paper.

      Reply

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