Gift Card Ornament
This is a fun and easy craft to make for teachers, mail-carriers or maybe just the teen in your life who wants to select their gift.
This gift-card feels more celebratory and thoughtful with a few simple steps and supplies.
Supplies
- Ornament
- Ribbon (optional)
- Glue Dots / Adhesive Dots (sold at Target, Michael’s, and online)
- Gift Card
- Mini Trees or Mini Wreath – anything small with extra cheer!
- Paper for Gift Tag, Can use pre-made Gift-Tags too
Gift Card Ornament Steps:
1. For more impact, upgrade the ribbon that comes with the ornament. This is an optional step. Glue or untie the existing ribbon and rethread the ribbon of your choice and finish with a knot or bow.
2. Apply a glue dot to the back of the gift card and then press the back of the gift card firmly on the ornament.
3. On the front of the gift card add a glue dot and then apply small tree & personalized note
Glue Dots are the unsung hero when it comes to crafting and gift-wrapping! It’s fun to give gift cards to local restaurants and neighborhood coffee shops.
Personalized Patches
Yes, there still is time to give customizable gifts!
Have someone in your life with an untraditional name spelling, someone who adores their pet, how about someone who loves everything local – if you answered yes to any of the above questions, this craft-able gift is for you!
Supplies
- Iron-on Patches (available from online retailer with same day/ two-day delivery)
- Iron-on Patches with local flair (available from local store, I Like You)
- Items to adhere personalized patches to such as: dog sweaters, beanies, book bags
- Iron
- Cotton Cloth (tea towel, old tee-shirt)
- Wax Paper
Iron-on Patched Steps:
1. Read the instructions that come with your iron-on patches for accuracy. Most instructions are similar to the next-steps listed below:
2. Place patch on desired area on garment or accessory.
3. Put a cotton cloth over the patch as a buffer from the direct heat from the iron.
4. Apply medium to high heat to the patch for 30- 60 seconds. Lift cotton cloth, to confirm letters or patches are adhered to your item. Apply the cotton cloth and heat if needed.
5. On the back side of the patch, place wax paper and iron for 30 seconds.
6. Do not wash item for 48 hours, when washing- turn item inside out.
Amazing Patches from I LIke You boutique in NE, MPLS
Photo Ornament
When is the last time you printed a photograph?
We have access to a cameras more than ever before and yet it seems so rare that we print photo of our memories!
This craft is a great personalized gift that documents the year’s milestone and one that will be remembered each year as it’s hung on the tree.
Supplies
- Wooden DIY Ornaments (available at Michael’s Craft Store and available with Online retailer with next-day delivery)
- Mod Podge
- Sponge-style paint brush
- Photos ( I used the Walgreens App, select the 4x4 option. Photos are printed within two hours and cost .33 cents!)
- Scissors or larger three inch hole punch
- Ribbon
- Paint & Wooden Beads Optional
- Hot Glue
Photo Ornament Steps:
1. Trace the shape of your wooden ornament on to the photograph. Take time aligning the placement of the photo, being mindful on how it’s going to be hanging.
2. Cut around the photo or use a large hole punch.
3. Removed attached ornament string if the photo is blocking or if you want to customize with ribbon or beads.
4. Put a very little amount of Mod Podge on the surface of the wooden ornament. This helps your photo stay in place. If you are wanting to paint the surface of your ornament do that before applying the photograph and Mod Podge to the surface of the wooden ornament
5. Apply a very thin layer of Mod Podge with the sponge paint brush. A little goes a long way. I found the best results when I applied the Mod Podge in long strokes and waited a few minutes in-between applications. Two Applications worked best for me.
6. Decorate with ribbon, bows and beads!
7. Depending on the size of your wooden ornament and photograph, you may want to use the attached ornament string. If not, make a ribbon loop on the back of the ornament and secure with hot glue. Secure bows to the top of your ornament with hot glue.
