Family Keepsake Ornament DIY

You may have seen this post by me on GHTR - this is a re-post of my original guest post. 

This project is nice for your own family, or as a handmade gift for another. Inside the glass bulb are the names of each member of the family - pets included - written or printed on little paper banners. Use a banner to mark the year as well, so you'll never forget.



Materials
1 clear glass bulb ornament with hook
as many paper banners as needed, in complimentary colors
a fine-tipped pen

Directions
Measure the opening of the bulb to make sure paper banners will fit inside without crumpling. Cut out as many paper banners as needed for each name. I also included one banner to mark the year, and another banner I left blank for decoration.

Gently fold the banner in half and lightly pinch the crease - just enough so that that banner stays shut, but not so much that it is permanently creased shut.

Re-open the banner and write the name of a family member. Repeat for each family member. Write the holiday and year on one banner if you desire, and leave another blank. I included one glittering bronze banner to leave blank.

Gently, partially fold the banners again, and drop inside the ornament. Once all paper banners are inside, replace the cap of the ornament.

Shake gently to release banners from each other's folds if needed, and package in a protective box for gift-giving.