Hi, friends!
Can you believe it’s DECEMBER?!
That means:
24 days until Christmas!
13 days until my birthday
and the mega Birthday Celebration Ornament Giveaway!
To get us in the ornament mood, here’s a tutorial for you!
CRAFT STICK PHOTO ORNAMENT
Materials:
– colored craft sticks {or plain ones and acrylic paint}
– glitter
– craft glue
– printed photo trimmed to 3″x3″
– ribbon
The colored craft sticks and glitter we used were generously provided by Craftprojectideas.com. Every so often, they surprise us with a fabulous assortment of craft supplies to sample, and these were a part of the holiday kit we received in November. I love that the sticks are already colored {saves the time and mess of painting them!} and the glitter tubes have great shaker tops that really do help minimize spilling and extra mess. Craftprojectideas.com products are available at local Walmart stores.
STEP 1: Line up 11 craft sticks. Glue photo in center.
STEP 2: Use craft glue to attach four more sticks horizontally; two at the top and two at the bottom.
STEP 3: Glue four more sticks on, vertically this time; two on the left and two on the right.
STEP 3: Glue four more sticks on, vertically this time; two on the left and two on the right.
STEP 4: Spread craft glue on top surface and sprinkle with glitter.
To make this an ornament, glue a ribbon to the back. You could also turn it into a magnet if, like us, you’re already going to need a whole other tree just for the ornaments your little crafter{s} are making this year!
Here’s the finished product…do you love my fun new tablecloth? A Walmart special!
Here’s how it looks hanging. We don’t have our tree yet since we get a real one and last year when we cut it down Thanksgiving weekend, it turned into a crispy critter by Christmas! So, you get a shot of the ornament on the china cabinet instead…use your imagination!
Well, there you have it! It’s quick, it’s easy, it’s cheap, and it’s got GLITTER! Remember, glitter makes everything better!
Happy Crafting!
Jo's This and That says
Beautiful Photos! Thanks for sharing!
marissa says
this is an adorable idea that my nieces could totally help with! this is absolutely darlint. I’d love you to add it to my link party at http://raegunwear.blogspot.com/2011/11/link-party-what-we-wore-and-made_29.html .
Lori @ La-La's Home Daycare says
Super cute ornament!
Carrie says
Looks like so much fun! Thank you for sharing them at Crafty Moms Share!
Grandma Bonnie says
I love the idea. That is something my grandchildren can do. Stopping by from Shine on Friday. I hope you have a great week.
Charlene @ Adventures In Mommy Land says
So gorgeous..love this!
I would love to have you link this to Hey Mom, Look What I Did at Adventures In Mommy Land.
shopannies says
very pretty
Steph @ Crafting in the Rain says
Who doesn’t love glitter! 🙂
Brooke @ Let Kids Create says
I love the frame! A tree would look so great with several of these. Thanks for sharing on Monday Madness.
andie jaye says
these are one of the most versatile craft supplies. thanks for linking up to tip-toe thru tuesday! hope to see you again this week!