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Hey there, Rearz friends!

Are you ready to make a super cute and fun holiday ornament? This craft is easy, fun, and perfect for a mommy-and-me or daddy-and-me activity! Today, we’re going to show you how to make a special ornament using a clear plastic Christmas ball that you can fill with your very own designs! Let’s get started!

What You’ll Need:

• A printed photo (you can use one of our Rearz holiday designs or create your own!)
• A clear plastic fillable Christmas ball (find them on Amazon - find the ones you can open up as it will be easier)
• Scissors
• A pencil (optional, for tracing)
• Ribbon or twine for hanging (optional)
• Color pencils, markers, or paint (for decorating your photo)
• Extra craft supplies (like glitter, stickers, or even a pacifier!)

How to Make Your Photo Ornament:

Step 1: Print Your Design
Pick out a fun design that you want to turn into a holiday ornament! You can use one of our Rearz holiday printables or print your favorite photo. You can also draw your own cute pictures to make it extra special!

Rearz Holiday Printables - Click Here

Step 2: Prepare Your Plastic Ornament
Take your clear plastic ornament and gently twist it open. Now you’ve got space inside to put your photo!

Step 3: Prepare Your Photo
Print your favorite design and trim it so it fits inside the ornament. If you need to, trace the shape of the ornament onto the back of your photo with a pencil, so it fits just right!

Step 4: Add Color
This is the fun part! Use your markers, colored pencils, or paint to add your personal touch. Make it colorful, add glitter, stickers, or anything else you like to make it look extra festive!

Step 5: Close the Ornament
Once your photo is inside and your ornament is decorated, carefully close the ornament by putting the cap back on. Make sure it’s nice and secure so it doesn’t open!

Step 6: Add a Hanging Ribbon
Tie a piece of ribbon or twine to the top of your ornament. You can hang it on your tree, in the window, or anywhere you want to show it off!

Step 7: Enjoy Your Creation
Now look at your beautiful, handmade holiday ornament! You’ve created something special that’s perfect for gifting or decorating your home. It’s the perfect way to add a personal touch to your holiday celebrations!

Tips:

• Want to make a set of ornaments? Make several with different colors and designs, then hang them together!
• Make it extra fun! Try filling the clear ornament with glitter, fake snow, or tiny decorations for even more sparkle!
• A perfect keepsake! These ornaments are a great way to keep your favorite photos as special holiday memories! 
• Write down a special memory on a piece of paper and tuck it into your ornament to cherish and reflect on in the years to come

Don’t forget to tag us on social media if you make your own photo ornament—we’d love to see your creations!

Thanks for crafting with us today! We hope this project brings extra holiday cheer to you and your family. Have so much fun making your ornaments, and we can’t wait to see what you come up with! Happy holidays from the Rearz team!