DIY Photo Snow Globe Christmas Ornament
Turn your favorite family photos into little snow globe Christmas ornaments using clear fillable ornaments, faux snow, and mini wooden frames. A lovely way to keep special memories on your Christmas tree year after year.
Equipment
- Hot glue gun + glue sticks
- Scissors and craft knife
Ingredients
- Faux snow – to make it look like a winter wonderland scene.
- Jingle bells
- Clear plastic ornament {those that open in half size of your choice I used 3inchesornaments}
- Printed photos
- Glitter {snow-like and gold}
- Twine
- Wooden mini frames {usually scrapbook supplies and make sure fit into the crystal balls}
- Clear elastic Nylon.
Instructions
- Cut your printed photos to fit inside the mini wooden frames. Check the fit before gluing.
- Apply hot glue to the back of each frame and attach a photo face down. Repeat with a second frame and photo.
- Cut a 2-inch piece of clear nylon thread and glue one end to the back of a frame. Glue the two frames together, back to back, with the thread secured between them.
- Check that the finished photo frame fits inside the clear ornament. Repeat with the remaining photos and frames.
- Add a small amount of faux snow to one half of the ornament. Sprinkle in some white and gold glitter, and a few decorative accents if desired.
- Thread the nylon through the ornament's top opening and adjust it until the photo frame hangs freely without touching the sides.
- Close the ornament with the second half. Secure the bottom seam with a small piece of clear tape or a tiny dab of hot glue if needed.
- Cut two pieces of twine, one for the hanger and one for the bow. Thread a small jingle bell onto the bow piece and tie a bow, keeping the bell centered.
- Thread the hanger twine through the top opening and tie a knot, tucking it inside. Attach the bow near the top with small dabs of hot glue.
- Repeat for the remaining ornaments, and they're ready to hang on your Christmas tree!
Notes
Quick tip: You can add a tiny dab of hot glue to make sure it won’t easily open or a tiny piece of clear adhesive tape on the bottom.