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Everything You Need to Make My Favorite DIY Christmas Ornaments

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I love making these ornaments every year out of our favorite photos from the year! They make our tree look both beautiful and uniquely ours. I love pulling these out over the years and revisiting all the beautiful memories attached to them.
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Ornament Supplies

 
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Instructions for how to make the ornaments in my blog
My Favorite Christmas Ornaments — The Marvelous Mrs. Moloney
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The little frames I use to make the ornaments
Vicenpal 25 Pcs Vintage Resin Photo Frame
 
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The print format I use to print the photos from CVS
Collage Prints 4x6
 
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My go to resin of choice! It is slow to yellow and creates a beautiful product.
ArtResin Epoxy Resin Clear 16 oz Non-Toxic
 
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This crafting wire is perfect to create the loops to hold it on the tree.
20 Gauge Tarnish Resistant Jewelry Wire
 
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I use these paints to “finish the backs”
ARTEZA Metallic Acrylic Paint Set, 12 Colors
 
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Syringes make it easy to measure and mix the resin.
5ml Oral Syringes - 100 Pack, No Needle
 
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Line your work space with parchment paper because the resin won't stick to the parchment paper
If You Care Parchment Baking Paper, 70 sq ft
 
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Torch to remove the bubbles from the resin before it sets.
Kollea Refillable Butane Kitchen Torch

Photographers I Love

These are the photographers I used for my favorite family photos

 
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He did our wedding photos and is absolutely incredible! He creates the most vibrant photos which was perfect for our tropical wedding!
Adam Opris Photography
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Marie is the perfect photographer for new moms! She has packages that handle the hair, makeup, and even the dresses so you can just relax and tend to your new little babe while she captures the most beautiful family moments.
DC Newborn Photographer: Marie Elizabeth Photography
 
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My favorite Christmas lights with the perfect glow to set the tone of the tree!
YEGUO 500 LED Christmas Lights, 165ft, White

Other Christmas Must Haves

 
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I use these to store all my ornaments every year.  They are great because they gently stack on each other.
HOLDN’ STORAGE Christmas Ornament Box
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This holiday crinkle paper is perfect for packing the ornaments that I make as gifts and for baby/toddler holiday sensory play that create some adorable photos!
3-Ply Crinkle Cut Shredded Paper 2 lbs Mix
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This Christmas tree stand is so easy that there have been years I surprised my husband with the Christmas decor all set up.  I can truly do it on my own without any help!
Krinner Tree Genie L - Christmas Tree Stand
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These wooden cranberries are a Christmas tree classic for us! They are perfect for families because it means we have a very classy looking tree with no glass Christmas balls or anything the dog may eat.
9-Foot Rustic Cranberry Wood Bead Garland