Christmas Tree as a Family Scrapbook
February 26th, 2010
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Christmas is a time of memories – reminiscing about old ones, and creating new ones. Everyone loves to look through old photographs, and this Christmas you can creatively decorate your artificial Christmas tree and keep your memories close by turning your Christmas tree into a scrapbook.
Placing photographs of loved ones around the Christmas tree has been practiced throughout the decades, but turning your entire pre lit Christmas tree into a glowing tribute to your family is a newer practice. And, it’s an easy craft project the whole family will enjoy!
It may be best to use color photocopied pictures instead of the original photo – up to you. Take your favorite photos from throughout the years and photocopy them. Create a frame for the photo using pre-made wood frames, heavy duty cardboard, paper stock, etc (all found at a local craft store), and hot glue string to the backside of the frame to create a picture hanger (you can punch a hole through a photocopied picture if you’re keeping it simple).
One of the most fun parts of this project is to decorate the frame. You can use Christmas themed stickers, paint the frame in cheerful colors, or – my favorite – write a few words on the frame about the person or occurrence in the picture. It’s a lovely memorial to those who are no longer with you, and a loving way to communicate your feelings to those still living.
Now it’s time to hang your gorgeous and loving creations on your beautiful artificial Christmas tree! Take the time to spread them out just right, perhaps highlighted by a few Christmas light bulbs, and share your memories of Christmases past with friends and family.








