Keepsake Photo Ornament Ideas
There is nothing quite like a handmade Christmas ornament, especially if it is a lovely Preschooler Christmas Craft that doubles up as a gorgeous keepsake…? Well, how about some of these super cute Keepsake Photo Ornament Ideas? A wonderful way to get crafty with your little ones, whilst creating wonderful photo keepsakes to treasure and enjoy every year!
Cutest Photo Ornaments to Make in School
Photo Ornament Crafts for Kids
So let’s get started on these lovely photo ornaments for kids to make. I think they are particularly great Christmas ornament crafts for preschoolers and younger kids in primary school (early years and Key Stage 1).
Pasta Photo Ornament
Working with Pasta is such a fun way to get crafty with little ones an dmake a super cute photo ornament. Here we make a “classic Pasta Wreath ornament” and add a photo to make it an extra special Christmas Keepsake!! You could even add a red pasta bow to it too!
3d Photo Ornament
If you fancy a 3d Photo Ornament with a number of photos.. then making the classic 3d Paper Ornament is the way to go. It is super cute and quick to make.
Star Photo Ornament
Combine a lovely star, with pom poms (or any other crafty bits and pieces) and you favourite holiday photo to make this super duper cute STAR Photo Ornament – complete with free printable stars in different sizes to download!
Simple Circle Photo Ornaments
I have always loved the simplicity and yet effectiveness of I Heart Crafty Thing’s Photo Ornaments. Love the little Christmas light frame. So sweet.
Snowglobe Photo Ornament
A fun one to recycle some plastic packagin or a pringles lid – make some super duper cute snowglobe ornaments – complete with photos of your little ones. Such a cute snowglobe photo ornament to make and keep!
Craft Stick Tree Photo Ornament
We LOVE working with Craft Sticks at Christmas time.. so why not give these craft stick photo ornaments a go? They make the best Craft Stick Trees and perfect for having fun with different crafty bits and bobs to decorate your Christmas Tree Photo Ornament!
Salt Dough Photo Ornaments
Salt Dough is another wonderful classic to work with at Christmas time.. Why not turn your salt dough into these easy Saltdough Heart Photo Ornaments? Love that they have been inspired by candy canes. Too cute!
Santa Photo Ornament
Come and make this fun Santa Photo Ornament – this is a super cute snowglobe ornament with your little one dress up as Santa! So quirkya nd fun.
Angel Photo Ornaments
Whilst on the top of “dressing up” your Christmas Photo Ornament. Why not turn your kids into little angels? So cute! Check out how to do make these here. Love the use of doilies as angel wings, and the music note paper for the angel bodies. SO CUTE!
More photo angel ornaments
Plays with Needles has another great Angel Ornament DIY. This will take a little more time and effort, but oh my, aren’t they fabulous? Totally worth making!! And great to gift to family during the holidays too!
Clay Photo Ornaments
If you love working with either polymer clay, natural clay or colored saltd dough, try out these cute clay photo ornaments from Crafting Cheerfully. I love how they turned out!
Mini Wreath Photo Ornament
And if want to keep it chic an dsimple try these paper mini photo wreaths from DIY Candy.
Puzzle Phot Ornament
The mini wreath would also look lovely using puzzle pieces.. though can make a regular square puzzle piece photo ornament too, as Buggy and Buddy has done here!
I hope this post as inspired you to make some keepsake photo ornaments this year! They really do make precious memories to bring out every holiday season! So so so lovely indeed.
And if you fancy some more great ideas.. why not have a browse of these Homemade Christmas Ornaments, as well as adorable Christmas Preschooler Crafts here:
