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.

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.