Christmas is the time to collect lasting mementos that remind you of the beautiful holiday experiences that you share with your family and friends. Try out this fun do-it-yourself project that teaches you how to put your face on a Christmas tree ornament. It's a great project to do with children as well.
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In this video, Katalin Toth gives a presentation on how to make paper Christmas angels for Christmas tree decorations. This is yet another winter holiday motif you can use as a frame for your pictures as well as the ones described in this tutorial. Be sure to watch the other videos in the series. The running time is 1:38.
Introduction
You should be able to complete these crafts in 10 to 15 minutes each. There are no special skills needed to make the wreath, tree and snowflake decorations below. If you plan to give extras to loved ones, consider setting it up like an assembly line. You could do all the cutting while a friend or child does the decorating.
Christmas Tree
- Supplies:
- Photograph
- Green card stock
- Scissors
- Glue
- Green and red 3D glitter paints
- Plastic craft jewels
- 6 inch piece of green ribbon
- Paper compass
- Hole punch
- Directions:
- Print the provided pattern on the card stock.
- Cut out the shapes and set aside.
- Using the compass, draw a 3 inch circle around the focal point of your photo then cut it out.
- Glue the picture to the middle of the tree's body.
- Then, attach the hollow circle shape on top of the photograph.
- Punch a hole in the top of the paper and string with the ribbon.
- Trace the edge of the tree with green glitter and the circle shape with red.
- Finish it by drawing lines of garland with the paint and gluing jewels on the tree to represent ornaments.
- Let it dry completely before hanging.
Christmas Tree Pattern
Wreath
- Supplies:
- Photograph
- Green card stock
- Red card stock
- Scissors
- Glue
- Green 3D glitter paint
- Red plastic craft jewels
- 6 inch piece of green ribbon
- Paper compass
- Hole punch
- Directions:
- Print the provided patterns on the card stock. (Use the red one for the bow.)
- Cut out the shapes and set aside.
- Using the compass, draw a 3 inch circle around the focal point of your photo then cut it out.
- Place the leaves around the circumference of the wreath shape with glue.
- Attach the picture to the middle of the wreath's body.
- Then, put the hollow circle shape on top of the photograph.
- Punch a hole in the top of the paper and string with the ribbon.
- Glue down the card stock bow.
- Trace the leaf veins with green glitter and the circle shape with red.
- Finish it by gluing red jewels in clusters of three on top of the leaves.
- Let it dry completely before hanging.
Wreath Pattern Part 1
Wreath Pattern Part 2
Wreath Pattern Part 3
Snowflake
- Supplies:
- Photograph
- White card stock
- Scissors
- Glue
- Silver 3D glitter paint
- 6 inch piece of green or white ribbon
- Paper compass
- Hole punch
- Directions:
- Print the provided pattern on the card stock.
- Cut out the shapes and set aside.
- Using the compass, draw a 3 inch circle around the focal point of your picture then cut it out.
- Glue the picture to the middle of the snowflake's body.
- Then, attach the hollow circle shape on top of the photograph.
- Punch a hole in the top of the paper and string with the ribbon.
- Trace the edge of the snowflake and circle shape with glitter.
- Let it dry completely before hanging.
Snowflake Pattern
