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December 16, 2019

DIY Easy Photo Christmas Ornament

What could you give someone who has everything they want or need?  How about photo ornaments? How heartwarming to receive something so personal and awesome as family photos on an ornament. Decorating a Christmas tree full of photo ornaments of special people or special places would be not only amazing but preserves lasting memories and would be the perfect holiday gift. These DIY easy photo Christmas ornaments do look expensive – like it is an actual print on your ornament.

This DIY easy photo Christmas ornament does look expensive - like it is an actual print on your ornament. So easy and quick to make!

Ilene Jensen made photo ornaments for Christmas for her 90 year-old mother who has everything. Special black and white photos of her family were printed on water decal paper using a home printer. These images were then applied to porcelain ornaments.  The ornaments came with a gold ribbon and she replaced it with jute.  Really fun, easy and the results are so beautiful. The Christmas ornaments are photos of Ilene Jensens relatives.

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A few years ago, I made a few pretty plates using water decal paper. I loved how they turned out. You can read all about the process of how I created designer plates

There are different types of water decal paper. Some are used with an Inkjet printer and some are specifically made for laserjet. Check your printer to see what kind you have before ordering the paper.

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How this DIY Christmas ornament works:

  • Print photo onto the special water decal paper.
  • Use clear water slide decal paper so it is transluscent and there is no “white color” backing
  • If using a round object, use a circle punch to cut out the image.
  • Reading the instructions for that brand, apply to the object of choice. Typically a smooth hard surface works – acrylic, porcelain, wood, glass, plastic, etc
  • Soak the decal in water (remove backing) and place it on the front of the ornament.
  • The decal paper is versatile when placing them on your surface; they can slide around until the adhesive drys. It is easy to re-adjust if you didn’t get it right the first time!
    Remove the excess water and smooth out any wrinkles.
  • Instructions on the package will determine if you let air dry or bake in the oven (depends on what type of decal you purchase and what your surface is the decals will be attached too.
  • A sealant is recommended for laser waterslide decal paper for full protection.
    Make sure to read the instructions on the decal paper. 80443822 10217934736452765 1281716376834146304 o78995189 10217934735852750 7704347313778458624 o78986837 10217934731372638 8870746305501069312 o

Supplies:

inkjet printer

 

 

laser printer

 

 

acrylic ornament disks

 

 

porcelain ornament

clear disc glass ornament

 

porcelain round ornament

 

craft round punch

 

jute ribbon

What a fabulous gift idea! I would love to know if you end up adding these to your Christmas tree!

 

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  1. Paige Cassandra Flamm says

    December 16, 2019 at 4:26 pm

    This is such a fun idea! My kids would love to make these!

    Paige

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