Chubby Gingerbread Picture Frame Ornament

 

Hi !

How are you? 

I know you're busy....but I wanted to share this idea with you.

I've been on the search for a Baby's First Christmas ornament

 but I'm not liking the ones I find.

I saw these wood frames in the craft area at DOLLAR TREE.

OKAY, yes it's a flower...but stay with me.

I thought I could turn them into a

chubby gingerbread man.

I purchased a set of two and cut them apart

and removed the staples

I gave them a light sanding.

I found some paint in my stash...no label...not sure of the color.

I also had some puff paint.

I painted front and back.

I cut a piece of cardstock and mylar for the photo opening.

I used a sharpie to draw a face and the puff paint along the edges.

I wanted to personalize the frame.

I plan to give it as a gift.

They tiny bow was glued in place.

I was happy with how they turned out.

Do you still see a flower?

Maybe you can see from the first picture there was also

a house shaped frame.

I picked one up-

I made a couple of the house frames.

I painted it to look like their home.

I used an eye pin at the top so the ornament can hang.

You could just hot glue a ribbon or bow for hanging.

I wanted to leave room at the top to personalize

the ornament with the family's name and date.

These frames make great gifts.

I was able to make 2 gifts from 1 set.

1 set of 2 was $1.25 !!!!!

I hope you can find some too!

Thanks again ! It's so nice to have you visit.

xo Lisa S