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Make Your Own Christmas Card Ornament? It's Easy And Fun...

A Christmas card ornament is a fantastic idea for anyone that wants to send more than a little holiday note.

It's also a great option for you to keep all your Christmas cards this year to make some more crafts for the next holiday season.

The idea of using a Christmas card as a sentimental present comes from a wonderful card ornament - it has a picture of my nephews on it - that I received in the year before last year.

This adorable addition to my Christmas tree was a lovely gesture from my brother and his wife.

I loved this idea and decided to find some for last year's holiday greetings so I can spread the Christmas card ornament idea around.

"Drummer Boy"
Leads A Rubber Band
Activated Christmas Ornament,
inspired by "The Nutcracker Suite"
and the "March of the Toy Soldiers"

Drummer Boy Christmas Card Ornament

It's no doubt that you can find some great patterns in a craft store, such as this

However, I knew I want to make one by hand.

Considering that it will make the holiday greeting more personal and warm for the recipient, I don't care much about how difficult it could be.

Surprise to me, the process of making one of my very own is very simple! However, it does require a little more than patience.

Tips: You may want to even have your kids make them. They will love the craft and the recipient will appreciate getting such a special holiday greeting.

The Card Ornament Making Process

Now, let me share a few tips on how to make a Christmas card ornament on your own.

To get your imagination flow, think about about the thing that is more special than getting a gift from a child. And think about how to have the card's recepient take it as a truly priceless gift.

You will need some basic supplies.

I decided to make the Christmas card ornament that I would send to my brother's family out of cardboard. All that I've done is cut the cardboard into the shape of a frame.

I chosed a snowflake theme for my project and I found that some glitter really makes a splash on the design. Then I simply drew snowflake designs with glue and added the sparkle.

A hole-punch can be used to create a hole for the hanging ribbon and that's about all there is to it.

The last thing you will need for your Christmas card ornament is a picture. And this is the most creative and funny part of the while making process I've ever experienced!

Any photo from a child's two little hands, family party, fun Christmas item,

Get your kids involved in the process of making and gift-giving. That way, you can show your kids that the best gifts are inexpensive and they just require some time and effort.

Here is a interesting article about how to recycle Christmas cards into delightful Christmas card ornaments in a spherical ball shape.