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Christmas Ornaments on the Cheap: The Family Album Tree

December 10, 2014 ~ 8 Comments

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A couple of years ago, I fell in love.
And I don’t mean with my husband. Although, trust me. I love that man to pieces, but that’s long been established.
Two years ago, while on maternity leave with our little girl, sandwiched in between sporadic feedings and random naps (for exhausted mommy and for teeny tiny Olivia), I fell in love with DIY newborn photography.
That is until that newborn got older, and then the love for newborn photography grew to baby photography and toddler photography (and I’m sure it’ll keep growing).
Before I knew it, I had a ton of pictures and not enough wall space. I guess that’s a good problem really.
So last weekend, as we were trying to decorate our home as cheaply as possible for Christmas, I had the idea to put all of those photos to good use. I combed through our online photo albums and chose all of our favorites to print on parchment cardstock from our computer to place on our tree.
No frills. No fancy craft skills. Just a simple, easy print ’em out and hang ’em up.
Bless'er House | Cheap Christmas Ornaments: Hang old photos for a family album tree

It started out as an idea for tree filler since we’d hit our limit on the Christmas budget, but I think I’ve found a new favorite tradition.

As we sipped our hot chocolate and danced around the living room to the Michael Buble Christmas album, we placed every little photo carefully on our tree and took a minute to reminisce. Birthday parties, beach vacations, wedding highlights, first moments together as a family, every special time we cherish is on display.

Every time I walk by it, I find myself lost in it and remembering. And I’m starting to realize this “tree filler” project is something much more.
It’s an entire family album right in the heart of our home. Am I getting too lovey dovey squishy sentimental on you? I can’t help myself sometimes.

 

I can’t wait to see what photo ornaments we’ll have next Christmas. But I don’t want to think about how much bigger our “newborn” will have grown.If you haven’t been following along on the holiday festivities around here this week, be sure to check out yesterday’s French Industrial Christmas Vignette and our Rustic Christmas Entryway.

I’ll be featuring all kinds of incredible holiday posts from several talented bloggers tomorrow for Your Turn To Shine link party, and I’ll be posting my huge Holiday Home Tour on Friday! It’s taking lots of restraint not to hit the “publish” button on that post right now.

Blessings,
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Comments

  1. Anele @ Success Along the Weigh says

    December 10, 2014 at 9:20 am

    That is absolutely adorable! I’ve thought of going through our childhood Christmas pics and printing them for a similar project either on the tree or hanging on the stairs. I’d better get a move on!

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    • Lauren @ Bless'er House says

      December 11, 2014 at 9:30 am

      Get on it, lady! 😉 It’s so easy but that’s part of what makes it so great.

      Reply
  2. Lanita Anderson says

    December 10, 2014 at 3:33 pm

    What a great idea – thanks for sharing!! I love your Christmas tree, especially the musical note ribbon you’ve used as garland. Looking forward to your holiday home tour post……
    Blessings,
    Lanita

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    • Lauren @ Bless'er House says

      December 11, 2014 at 9:29 am

      Thank you, Lanita. Your comments always brighten my day. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Robin Johnson says

    December 10, 2014 at 5:58 pm

    I would love to do this sometime. Looks fabulous.

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    • Lauren @ Bless'er House says

      December 11, 2014 at 9:31 am

      Do it. It’s a nice reminder of sweet memories.

      Reply
  4. Blessings from Cindy says

    December 10, 2014 at 10:25 pm

    Great Idea! We just had our 1st grandson born on Nov. 19th & I think I will do some sort of ornament with his pic on it!! I came from the blog hop “treasure hunt thurs”.
    blessings,
    cindy

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    • Lauren @ Bless'er House says

      December 11, 2014 at 9:33 am

      Aww congratulations! From what my parents tell me, grand kids are the best.

      Reply

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