Invitation Keepsake Ornament

When Mike and I got back from honeymooning in Los Cabos, we spent an afternoon unwrapping all our amazingly generous gifts from our wedding guests. It was like pre-Christmas with all those gifts spread before us. We had a ton of fun and we discovered so many lovely presents that we were so excited to use. Among those gifts, Jennifer, one of my Maids of Honor, made me a beautiful Invitation Keepsake Ornament -- just in time for the holiday season that was around the corner. There was such creativity and thought put into it, that I immediately wanted to share it with the world!

Here's what she did:

- She took our Wedding Invitation, and cut it into long, thin strips, carefully cutting between the lines of the invitation so you could still see the wording on the page. She then curled each strip of paper around a pencil, so that they became dainty little curlicues.

- She then placed the curled invitation strips into a clear plastic ornament, placing them so that you could see the intricate design detail and the invitation's wording through the ornament.

- After tying a ribbon around the top so as to hang on a Christmas tree, mantel, whatever, the ornament was complete!

This past Christmas, I proudly displayed it in our home. However, since I thought it such a darling craft idea that is fun and simple to do, I asked Jennifer if she wouldn't mind writing up the directions and submitting it to Sophie Magazine, the magazine where I work. She was very excited to show off her idea, and it was published in our December issue of Sophie.

Be sure to check it out, and make one of your very own Keepsake Ornaments!! You can use not only wedding invitations, but baby shower invites, birthday invitations, anniversary cards, photos, even pretty card stock! I've included a photo of the craft spread that was published in Sophie Magazine -- with steps and photos to follow. You can also check it out by clicking here: December Crafty Girl

It was such a sweet way to use our invitation to remember our wedding by. It is something I'll cherish forever! And every Christmas, it will be placed on our tree. :)