DIY Ornament Gift Box

Christmas is just a couple days away but I wanted to go ahead and post this gift idea anyway. I LOVE wood slice ornaments and even made a ton more this year to add to our tree, including a wedding photo ornament.

DIY Ornament Gift Box

I know these are nothing new, but they definitely seem to be growing in popularity. Last year I added these as gift toppers for friends and family, but this year I thought it would be fun to make a chalkboard keepsake box to put some in and give as a gift for Christmas.

Last month I became OBSESSED with a photo I saw on Anthropologie of chalkboard kraft wrapping paper. The mix of chalkboard with copper and greenery is perfection in my eyes. So I decided to use that to inspire this ornament gift box.

DIY Wood Slice Ornaments (click here for tutorial)

Wooden Cigar Box

Chalkboard Paint

Spray/Craft Paint in different color for interior/paintbrush {optional}

Spray Sealer

Copper Cord

Greenery from tree

Chalk

Scissors

I knew I wanted to give away a set of 4 DIY wood slice ornaments so I purchased a wooden cigar box at the craft store for less than $5 to place them in.

I then spray painted the outside with chalkboard spray paint.

Once it was dry I painted the inside a custom mixed green color I had on hand. I used 2 coats on the inside. Afterward, I sprayed the inside and outside of the box with some clear sealer.

And here it is with 4 ornaments inside:

I wrapped the box with some copper leather cord and tucked in a clipping from our Christmas tree. The copper cord was purchased a while back from the craft store for $3 with a 50% off coupon.

And here it is all put together, along with “Cheers” written in chalk on top. You could write the person’s name on it or any other holiday message.

I actually did the same thing with a small wooden box I had on hand and placed a wood slice ornament inside. I think a DIY ornament gift box is perfect for an extra special ornament like “Our First Christmas”, “Baby’s First Christmas”, etc.

I don’t know about you, but I’d be happy to get a gift like this on Christmas! I think it could also be a fun idea for a gift exchange. What do you think?

You may also want to check out these digital holiday prints available in the shop: