Who has been working on a holiday bucket list? Anyone working on mine? Me! I'm working on mine! HA!
Every year, McKinley makes a homemade holiday gift for family members which include his Meme, his great aunt, great great aunt, and great grandmother. This is his gift, but I think it goes beyond that. I love giving a little sweet something to family that his little hands have created and I know they cherish it year after year. Two years ago, he made these Christmas trees out of paper plates. You cut a paper plate in half and wrap it to create a tree. Staple or glue it closed. Paint it green and decorate with mini pom poms! So cute!!
Last year, he decided he wanted to make these cute snowmen. For some reason, I didn't capture photos of him making them, but I assure you he did. You paint a clothes pin white and decorate the face with markers. He added a little extra detail along the body of the snowman. Create the scarf out of pipe cleaners!
This year we tackled reindeer and they have to be the cutest things I've ever seen! I saw a quick glimpse of these when scrolling through Pinterest and knew immediately we had to make them. They also had a snowman version which was painted white and had earmuffs! Here is what you'll need for the reindeer!
We have small terracotta pots, brown pipe cleaners, red mini pom poms, wiggly eyes, scissors, and a glue gun/glue sticks.
You also need a super cute crafter!
Fold each pipe cleaner in half and then cut in the middle to create two pieces.
Take each individual pipe cleaner and make a loop at the top of the cleaner. You are making the antlers!
Thread two pipe cleaners through the hole in the pot.
Place a dot of glue on each side of the inside of the pot and press the ends of the antlers into the glue.
Now it's time to make the face! Add a dot of glue for each eye and give it a second to cool slightly. You don't want to burn little fingers. Add two eyes to the front of the pot.
Do the same thing for the nose and add a mini red pom pom.
And there's Rudolph!!
You can leave it alone or add a smile. McKinley said they all needed a smile!
And he signed each one. I went back in later and added the year.
Aren't they darling!!!
Now it's time to make the hanger. When we got started, I didn't have the ribbon hence the background change!
Cut a small piece of ribbon, enough to create a loop, and use that one piece to be your guide for the number of ornaments you made.
Loop your ribbon.
Add a small dab of glue to the back of the ornament and adhere the looped ribbon to the glue.
And now they are ready for a hook and the tree!
And here is the finished product hanging on my parents tree! It's so cute! And so easy for little hands to create. And I know your family and friends will love this super sweet gift!
What do you for holiday gifts from your kids? Do you have them make something? I would love to hear about your crafty gift giving ideas! And if you make this craft, please share with us some pics of the final product!
XO,
Andrea
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