Christmas ornament in memory of loved one

Learn how to make DIY Memorial Ornaments to help honor and remember loved ones who have passed. This project uses a loved one's old clothes and handwriting to create a Christmas ornament that will be cherished by anyone who is missing their loved one.

Honor departed loved ones this Christmas with memorial ornaments personalized with photos, names and memorial years. Make this years tree extra meaningful.

This DIY Sentimental Ornament is a great way to create a memento out of something that reminds you of a loved one who has passed. Last year, a friend of mine lost her dad. When I was looking for a project idea online, something came up that made me think of the embroidery hoop ornaments

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After the funeral, I took any flowers that no one else wanted, dried them, and made DIY Christmas ornaments that celebrated my dad, which I could then give out to family and friends.

Supplies Used:OrnamentMetal chain link/clasp(I found these in the jewelry section a few years ago but you could use floral wire. This is so the ornament faces out and not on its side when hung on the tree)RibbonPhotoCardstockPaintPaintbrushScissorsPaint PenOpen ornament and trace the circle on the back of the photo, cut just inside the circle for it to fit.Then using cardstock, paint hand and do a couple of handprints so you can use the clearest one. Let handprint dry then trace photo around…

Whether it's you or someone you know, someone out there is celebrating this holiday season for the first time without their loved one. Learning to celebrate differently can be a challenge but there are manys ways you can help honor that loved one this year.