Capture Your Memories with Personalized Photo Ornaments

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Overview

These cute photo ornaments are the perfect way to preserve memories during the holiday season! Use them to frame your Instagram photos or to shrink down some family favorites.

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Create the Template

Create a photo template by cutting out a rectangle 2 inches wide by 2-3/8 inches tall. Then cut out a 1.5-inch square near the top of the rectangle to make the photo frame.

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Roll Out Clay

Place wax paper on your surface and begin rolling out the clay. Roll it out until it is about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick.

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Shape Clay

Place the photo template on the flattened clay. Use a ruler and the X-acto knife to cut the clay. Cut out inside the square also.

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Add Holes

Use a standard sewing pin or toothpick to create two little holes at the top corners of the clay photo frame.

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Bake

Bake clay according to package directions. Let cool.

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Cut Photograph to Size

Cut the photograph down to a square, measuring 1-5/8 inches on each side.

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Glue in Photograph

Place the photograph on the back of the clay photo frame with the front facing down. Use the glue gun to glue the photo to the back of the frame. Let dry.

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Add Ribbon and Personalize

Thread ribbon through the holes at the top of the photo frame and tie at each end.

Use a sharpie or other permanent marker to write the year on the bottom of the photo frame. You can also have children sign their name in this space or otherwise personalize it!


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