The holiday season is the perfect time to get creative and make heartfelt decorations that add a personal touch to your home. This year, try this easy DIY Christmas ornament project using JAM Paper’s wrapping paper, specifically, our gorgeous glitter wrapping paper. It’s quick, fun, and a wonderful way to showcase your favorite memories, whether it’s a family photo or a cute picture of your cat!
What You’ll Need:
Glitter Wrapping Paper
Popsicle sticks or Cardboard (Those Amazon orders could be really helpful right about now)
Scissors
Glue (hot glue works best or craft glue)
Tape
String, Ribbon, or Twine
Your favorite photo (Polaroid size works perfectly!)
Step 1: Cut Your Frame
We need to start with cutting a Polaroid-sized frame from the glitter wrapping paper. To do this, cut out a square approximately 4 inches by 4 inches. Then, carefully cut out a smaller square inside this now cut out square, leaving about a 1-inch square border to finish. This will be the frame that showcases your photo.
Step 2: Sturdy Frame
To make your frame sturdy, cut a piece of popsicle stick or a piece of cardboard that matches the size of the outer frame and hot glue it to the back side of the glitter wrapping paper frame. This backing will give your DIY photo frame ornament durability and a nice solid feel. Let it dry completely to ensure it is secure.
Step 3: Insert Your Photo
Use tape to attach your photo inside the glitter frame cutout, positioning it so it is perfectly center. This could be a treasured family snapshot, a candid holiday moment, or even a festive picture of your furry family member!
Step 4: Add Your Hanging String
Cut a piece of string, ribbon, or twine about 6 to 8 inches long. Tie it in a loop shape and secure around the top of your frame using hot glue or you can punch a small hole in the top of your sparkly frame and insert the string to create a loop this way.
Step 5: Hang and Enjoy!
Your homemade holiday ornament is ready to hang on your Christmas tree, mantel, or anywhere you want to add a little festive sparkle and personal charm.
This simple holiday craft is a wonderful way to combine the festive sparkle of JAM’s wrapping paper with memories that mean the most. Plus, it’s a fun DIY Christmas project to do with family or friends. Shop JAM Paper’s collection of glitter wrapping paper and other holiday wrapping supplies today to make your season extra special!