Christmas tends to go past so quick! All the excitement building up during Advent, and then it’s over! I try and make sure to build some memories around this special holiday. Each year we add a photo frame ornament to our tree. This is a fun way to remember all the past years, and how the kids grow!
Two years ago we made these cute mini wreaths and last year these handprint photo frames.
My almost 3 year old son made this super adorable gingerbread house photo frame today(my daughter made a pretty Santa frame!)
We used the thick craft sticks and I “built” the house for him. Older kids can do this step themselves.
I gave him some bits and pieces: sweeties made from pipecleaners, pompoms, Christmas trees and cotton wool to stick with glue onto his house.
He stuck the pieces on, randomly. We talked about the cotton wool that resembles snow, and feels soft. The pretend sweeties from pipecleaners that are so colourful etc.
With small pieces like these, I always give an earbud to use together with the glue. This way the kids only use a small amount. Oh, and do supervise whenever your young child work with small pieces!
A pretty gingerbread house picture frame!
I added his name and the year, together with a string at the back to hang it on the tree.
Here it is, hanging on our tree: a special keepsake gingerbread house photo frame ornament! (This photo was taken at school in this past week when they had their Christmas party.)
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Do remember to pop in to see all these fabulous ornaments by fellow kid bloggers:
Crystal Snowballs by Rainy Day Mom
Gingerbread Man Decoration by Adventures of Adam
Jolly Salt Dough Garland by Crafty Mama in ME
Easy Cinnamon Sled Ornament by Playdough & Popsicles
Egg Carton Snowman by Sugar Aunts
Jingle Bells Ornament by Peakle Pie
Bubble Wrap Holly Wreath by Crafty Kids at Home
Gingerbread Paper Decorations by Creative Family Fun
Kids Art Decorations by Non Toy Gifts
Handmade Card Holder by My Bright Firefly
Pom Pom Garland by Spark and Spook
Kid-made Lantern by Sunhats and Wellieboots
Recycled Snowman Decoration by The Creative Pair
A lovely new twist on a popsicle stick gingerbread house!
Nicola recently posted…Simple Bubble Wrap Holly Wreath Decorations
These are adorable! I just may need to do these with my daughter and her friends.
Tiffiny recently posted…Kid Made Pom Pom Garland
What a cute and easy to make keepsake 🙂
Shannon recently posted…Jolly Kid Made Salt Dough Christmas Ornament Garland
What a wonderful keepsake this would make. Imagine if you made one each year. It would be fantastic to see the prgoession in the photo and the artwork.
Adventures Of Adam recently posted…Glitter Glue Gingerbread Man Decoration
The tradition of adding a new photo frame Christmas decoration each year is lovely! Such a wonderful way to collect family memories! Love this gingerbread house – so pretty!
Laura recently posted…Paper Bead Angel Christmas Ornament. The Christmas Story.
We just love your ideas this season – another simple and adorable craft that is great for kids to make!
Helen @ Peakle Pie recently posted…How to Make a Simple Jingle Bells Christmas Ornament
Thanks Helen!
What a lovely gift idea, we will be trying this x
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Love this idea! It a perfect kid-made gift!
Terri recently posted…12 Days of Picture Books
It is! Tx!