It is better to take the time to make something, even something small than to do nothing arty in the day. Better for Mom, better for the kids - creating something new is empowering and spending time together on an activity is bonding time. I often need inspiration from others on what to do with my kids. So I asked commenters in my December 2 giveaway to tell me what they are doing this Christmas.
I am so impressed at how many crafty things being made out there in the lives behind the faces of blogland residents. In summary there are a ton of handmade gifts, cookies, gingerbread houses, Christmas cards and ornaments being created.
Felt ornaments seems to be popular. So I decided that was what I wanted to try. My girls have a pink Christmas tree in their room, so we made them some flower ornaments for their tree.
For some inspiration check out this link that Amanda Pedro left to Mimi Kirchner's blog Doll, oh my, if I could I would.
And check out the pictures on this Flickr group dedicated to felt ornaments!
These are super cool envelopes made from old magazines. Thanks Steph.
Thanks to Jaiying for this link to how to make snow globes.
And to Megan for this link to learn how to make button ornaments by Martha Stewart. Very cute.
Ellyn said she was making marshmallows, and posted about it here. I think my girls would love these - pink and sweet.
This is a nice idea on 'random acts of kindness' from Hallie.
If you are interested in candle making, there is a great tutorial here by Donna.
If anyone has any other cool crafts they have completed, leave me a link in the comments. It might inspire others to do the same.
Thanks so much for the link to my snow globes! You might like to check out my holiday craft round up -- over 50 crafts and recipes we've done with and for our kids over the years.
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I love your girls pink Christmas tree and the pretty ornaments y'all made. I must get a pink tree!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Veronique, you have a great blog.
ReplyDeleteRae, Walmart - pink - tree, a girl has gotta have a pink tree ;)
Thanks for linking my blog. I'm honoured.
ReplyDeleteI love your flowers. felt makes the world such a nicer place don't you think?
And I can't wait to devour the flicker felt ornament roundup you posted.
thanks!
how do you find time and energy!! wow. the only thing i have done so far was making one batch of sugar cookies with the kids. i get inspired (and a little overwhelmed) when clicking on all these wonderful blogs. maybe i'll try something simple with my girls while the baby is napping. i am so thankful that he is coming out of the "colic" stage and is taking less time to go down for naps.
ReplyDeleteyes, pink christmas tree - i think my girls will love that! will check out walmart, thanks!
Love those. We have been making felt ornaments the last two days, as well, for the Christmas Market. And if they don't sell, we GET to keep them! We love them.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen a pink Christmas tree look so classy and beautiful! =)
ReplyDeleteThose are so pretty and pink!! I really like them very much! Who would have thought of a pink Christmas tree? I know it will look nice in their room. Shona..Martha Stewart would be jealous not to have thought of these. :o)
ReplyDeletePS. Is it OK to comment twice...Your photograph is Wonderful!!! I love the way you focus on the felt ornaments (I love felt by the way!) and leave the background fuzzy.
ReplyDeleteI keep forgetting to comment about your pictures because I'm so busy oohing and ahhing over the articles.