DIY: Keepsake Ornaments

I’m not a crafty person. Well, I suppose I could be, but it’s just not a priority at this point in my life. But, I am somewhat of a sentimental person, especially when it comes to Christmas. I’ve seen themed Christmas trees, all unified in color or subject matter, but to me, that’s not a Christmas tree. I prefer to fill my tree with ornaments collected throughout my life, including my very own “baby’s first Christmas” ornament. So, when I saw the idea for making keepsake ornaments on Pinterest thanks to In My Own Style, I had to try it.

Matt and I have a tendency to hang on to things like special mementos and old keys. So, I gathered Brinkley’s old dog tag; a memento from one of our first dates; and keys from our first cars, our first house and more. All it took was a little ribbon, some ornament hooks and cardstock to label each one. Now, we have our very own small tree filled with personal keepsakes. The cost was negligible, but the sentimental value is priceless.