Mod Podged Photo ornaments.

I like to give special photo ornaments to friends at Christmastime. I'll usually text them and ask them to send me a few of their favorite photos from the year and then I have them printed. I use mod podge and chipboard, which you can buy at a craft store or online. Then, I usually also buy stickers to put the year on the ornament. 

 First I line up the photo onto the chipboard and punch holes where I'd like to put the ribbon on it for hanging. Then, I use a foam paint brush and put a layer of mod podge onto the chipboard, and then glue the photo down onto it. Then, I add another layer of the mod podge onto the top of the photo. This seals the photo and protects, it too. I try to use smooth strokes, so the mod podge dries nicely. 

 Once that is dried, I add the number stickers and then another layer of mod podge over the stickers to seal them down. I add the ribbon once they have completely dried. It's best to leave them out to dry them overnight if possible.

And voila! Such an adorable way to make a keepsake ornament!

 Here's one I made of my kids. I used navy blue numbers for the year and a polka dot ribbon to match my daughter's dress.

And here's one I made on a larger piece of wood. I painted the wood first with a golden paint and let that dry before using the mod podge. I glued the twine on the back - could have probably stapled it even.

I love this tradition. It always makes me smile to see a photo ornament on my tree or on a friend's tree. It truly makes the holiday season even more special.