8. Wood Slice Photo Ornaments
Wood slices turn family photos into keepsakes that hold up better than paper. You can buy pre-drilled slices or cut your own from a fallen branch and drill a small hole at the top. Print your photos small — around two inches wide — on thin paper so they sit flat against the wood.
Brush a thin layer of Mod Podge on the slice, press the photo down, smooth out any bubbles, and seal over the top with another coat. Let it dry completely, then add a ribbon hanger. A matte sealer on top prevents fingerprints and smudging.
Time: 30 minutes plus drying. Difficulty: easy to moderate. The trick is to use a light hand with the glue — too much and inkjet prints will smear. Test one before doing a whole batch. Group a set of five on a small tabletop tree for a family-photo display you will actually want to keep.