Few things compare to a handmade Christmas ornament, particularly when it is a charming Preschooler Christmas Craft that also serves as a beautiful keepsake…? So, why not try some of these adorable Keepsake Photo Ornament Ideas? They offer a delightful way to craft with your little ones while making treasured photo keepsakes to enjoy and cherish each year!
Adorable Photo Ornaments to Create at School
Photo Ornament Projects for Children
Let’s begin making these delightful photo ornaments for kids. In my opinion, they are especially suitable Christmas ornament projects for preschoolers and younger primary school children (early years and Key Stage 1).
Pasta Photo Ornament
Pasta is a wonderfully enjoyable material for crafting with little ones and creating an adorable photo ornament. Here, we create a “classic Pasta Wreath ornament” and attach a picture to turn it into an extra-special Christmas Keepsake!! You could also decorate it with a red pasta bow!
3d Photo Ornament
Want to create a 3d Photo Ornament featuring several pictures? Then a traditional 3d Paper Ornament is the perfect choice. It is incredibly cute and speedy to put together.
Star Photo Ornament
Pair a pretty star with pom poms (or other craft supplies) and a favourite holiday picture to create this wonderfully cute STAR Photo Ornament – including free printable stars in various sizes to download!
Simple Circle Photo Ornaments
I have always admired the simplicity and charm of I Heart Crafty Thing’s Photo Ornaments. The little Christmas light border is especially lovely. So sweet.
Snowglobe Photo Ornament
Recycle some plastic packaging or a pringles lid to make these wonderfully cute snowglobe ornaments, complete with pictures of your little ones. This snowglobe photo ornament is such a sweet project to create and preserve!
Craft Stick Tree Photo Ornament
We absolutely LOVE using Craft Sticks during the Christmas season, so why not try these craft stick photo ornaments? They create wonderful Craft Stick Trees and are ideal for enjoying different craft supplies while decorating your Christmas Tree Photo Ornament!
Salt Dough Photo Ornaments
Salt Dough is another fantastic traditional material to use at Christmas. Why not shape your dough into these simple Saltdough Heart Photo Ornaments? I adore that candy canes inspired their design. Far too cute!
Santa Photo Ornament
Why not create this playful Santa Photo Ornament? It is a super cute snowglobe ornament featuring your little one dressed as Santa! So quirky and entertaining.
Angel Photo Ornaments
Since we are “dressing up” your Christmas Photo Ornament, why not transform your children into little angels? So adorable! Find out how to create them here. I love the doilies used for angel wings and the music note paper chosen for the angel bodies. ABSOLUTELY CUTE!
Additional photo angel ornaments
Plays with Needles offers another excellent Angel Ornament DIY. This project requires a little extra time and effort, but honestly, aren’t they wonderful? They are completely worth making!! They would also make lovely gifts for family during the holidays!
Clay Photo Ornaments
Whether you enjoy using polymer clay, natural clay, or colored saltd dough, have a go at these adorable clay photo ornaments from Crafting Cheerfully. I really like the way they turned out!
Mini Wreath Photo Ornament
For a stylish and uncomplicated option, try these paper mini photo wreaths from DIY Candy.
Puzzle Photo Ornament
You could also create the mini wreath with puzzle pieces, although a standard square puzzle piece photo ornament would look lovely too, just as Buggy and Buddy has done here!
I hope this post has encouraged you to create some keepsake photo ornaments this year! They truly make wonderful memories to bring out during every holiday season. They are incredibly special.
If you would like even more inspiration, why not explore these Homemade Christmas Ornaments, along with these charming Christmas Preschooler Crafts:
