Family and Christmas

Looking for a new idea or theme for decorating your tree and home this year? How about one based on family? Here are a few ideas for making ornaments:

Gather or print out your favorite family photos and create mini frames for them using recycled holiday cards and gift wrap. Accent the frames with glitter, sequins and beads to make them sparkle.

Buy some of those mini picture frames that are sold at craft stores, and other places. Use your printer to make copies of your photos and cut them to fit in the frames. Be sure to include older pictures so family and friends can have fun guessing who is in the picture.

Maybe you have some of those clear glass balls for your tree. If not you can buy a dozen at a reasonable price in discount stores. Copy your photos, then roll one up small enough to fit into the opening at the top of the ball (after removing the hanger), put the photo through the opening and it will gradually unroll inside the ball.

You will have some pretty unique ornaments. Plus you don't have to be real fussy about doing these. Other family members might enjoy helping and you will have started a new Christmas tradition. Have fun with it.

Merry Christmas, everyone. Enjoy your family.