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Thanksgiving Photo Transfer Ornaments

Thanksgiving Photo Transfer Ornaments

Thanksgiving should put all of in the mind frame of being thankful for the things we have–whether that is family, health or wealth. Around this time of year, I’m especially thankful for the people in my life that are my nearest and dearest. When I’m setting the Thanksgiving table this year, I’m adding a little extra with some custom place cards with these Thanksgiving photo transfer ornaments. This post was originally seen over at the lovely Made From Pinterest blog. Good people over there; you should visit.

Set a special Thanksgiving table with personalized photo transfer ornaments. A place card and a keepsake all in one!

They look super fancy, right? They look cool, but really, aren’t hard to make. Tucked into an napkin at a place setting, they are an excellent thankful addition to the table.

 

Set a special Thanksgiving table with personalized photo transfer ornaments. A place card and a keepsake all in one!

They work wonderfully as Christmas ornaments, too, if you want to be traditional about their use. In the free printable included in the instructions, there’s also a few tags with holiday sentiments on them. Add a bow or other piece of fanciness and they’re perfect for hanging.

Set a special Thanksgiving table with personalized photo transfer ornaments. A place card and a keepsake all in one!

How to Make Thanksgiving Photo Transfer Ornaments

Materials:

  • Wooden ornaments
  • White craft paint
  • Matte gel Medium
  • Laser printed images
  • Printable tags
  • Ribbon

 

Set a special Thanksgiving table with personalized photo transfer ornaments. A place card and a keepsake all in one!

You can pick up the blank wooden ornaments at just about any craft store. Start by painting them white; don’t forget the back!

 

Set a special Thanksgiving table with personalized photo transfer ornaments. A place card and a keepsake all in one!

Size down and photocopy (or print to laser printer) your favorite photos of your favorite people. The laser printer/copier part is pretty crucial…this project won’t work with inkjet prints.

 

Set a special Thanksgiving table with personalized photo transfer ornaments. A place card and a keepsake all in one!

Paint the front of your laser print photo with Matte Gel Medium.

 

Set a special Thanksgiving table with personalized photo transfer ornaments. A place card and a keepsake all in one!

Turn it over onto your ornament. Use a credit card or something similar to squeeze out all the bubbles and extra gel medium.

 

Set a special Thanksgiving table with personalized photo transfer ornaments. A place card and a keepsake all in one!

Wait about 12 hours for the gel medium to dry. Once completely dry, I found running the front of the ornament (with the paper) underwater and rubbing the paper off with my fingers was the easiest way to remove the paper. You might have to rub off, let dry and then rub again a time or two before all the paper comes off. You’ll also end up with a rustic-type look, as some of the image will rub off as well. This happens less with painted pieces; I found the images directly on the wood didn’t stick as well.

 

Set a special Thanksgiving table with personalized photo transfer ornaments. A place card and a keepsake all in one!

Add one of the “Thankful For” tags to the top of the ornament after it’s had time to dry and write in your loved one’s name.

After dinner is over, your guests can take the ornaments home as a memento of the day and an addition to their tree.

Paula Biggs

Owner at Frog Prince Paperie
Paula Biggs is a party planner, DIY crafter, and owner of Frog Prince Paperie, where you can find hundreds of party, craft and lifestyle ideas.

Jenny

Monday 5th of November 2018

What a lovely & thoughtful idea. I’m sure you Thanksgiving guest will love them. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday

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