it’s been forever since i’ve posted a DIY on here! but these tiny vinyl record ornaments turned out so cute, and honestly, everything is better in miniature form.

what i love about this easy DIY christmas ornament project is that you really don’t need any artistic skills to make them. just a little patience, some basic computer skills, and your favorite album covers!

these miniature LP ornaments are such a fun way to personalize your christmas tree with music you love. you can recreate your favorite records, make a collection of albums that mean something to your family, or even make a mini version of someone’s all-time favorite album.

they also make such thoughtful, inexpensive homemade holiday gifts for music lovers! whether it’s their favorite band, a nostalgic album from childhood, or a record you both love, turning it into a tiny christmas ornament is maybe the cutest gift idea ever.

i made a template so all you have to do is source photos of your album (front and back, and if you really want to get insane about it, the actual physical record as well!)

i happened to have very helpful tools to help with punching out the records but it’s not crucial if you don’t own one.

diy mini vinyl ornaments

supplies

printable template (click here)
110lb cardstock (or anything thick)
satin mod podge
glossy mod podge
glue
2″ circle punch
a small punch for the record hole (or you can skip!)
string to hang your ornament

how to make DIY mini vinyl record ornaments

1. print your album covers
   find images of your favorite album covers and add them to the printable template. print at 100% scale on thick cardstock.
2. add mod podge
   apply a light coat of mod podge to your printed images. i used satin for the album covers and glossy for the records to give them a more realistic vinyl finish. honestly, a second or third coat of gloss would probably look even better, but i didn’t have the patience.
3. cut and fold
   once everything is dry, carefully cut out all your pieces. gently score along the tabs of the album sleeves so you can fold the edges as neatly as possible.
4. assemble the record
   cut out your mini vinyl records using scissors or a circle punch, then glue the backs together.
5. assemble the album sleeve
   add a small loop of string to the inside corner before gluing everything together so you can hang your ornament. fold and glue down the black tabs, then press the edges together as tightly as you can for a clean finish.
6. add the finishing touches
   if you have any extra white space on the border, don’t worry – you can just go over with a black marker.
   and if you’re feeling extra fancy, punch a tiny hole in the center of each record to make your mini vinyl ornaments look even more realistic!