As you know, I’m trying to get Christmas things done now so I won’t have to worry about this stuff when it is December. Every year, my father’s side of the family gets together at Thanksgiving. The women exchange ornaments and the men exchange food. It’s like the Christmas gift to everyone. This will be the first year I will not be able to be there, but I still want to join in on the fun 🙂 How can I pass up an opportunity to make something for the people I love? I made these to be from my daughter.
I drew shapes on pieces of computer paper and had her paint and color them. Then I cut out butterfly shapes and let her put the stickers on all by herself. She picked them all out. It kind of surprised me how “neat and matching” most of the stickers were.
I then cut out a bigger shape of the butterfly from scrapbook paper.
I painted and glittered (I LOVE glitter!) the doll clothespins for the body.
Then I made antennas from small pom pom trim.
They have a clip on the back so they can clip on the tree branch instead of hang. I even have them all wrapped up and ready to go!
I used a print out from LollyChops for part of the gift tag.
She of course took the opportunity to add her own “presents” and “ornaments” to the tree. She misses the tree already. At least I know she will have fun when it comes time to decorate for Christmas.
Tracy Suzanne says
September 11, 2009 at 8:25 pmHey Jessica. How cute. That sounds like a wonderful family tradition and it’s great that your going to be a part of it even though you can’t be there. I love the way you have incorporated your sweet little girls art in the ornaments. What a good Mommy!
Have fun this weekend…Tracy
Life With Little Ones says
September 11, 2009 at 8:41 pmSo,so cute! great idea!
Embellished Bayou says
September 11, 2009 at 8:51 pmWhat a cute idea and a fun project to work on with kids! They turned out so cute!
Jared and Delia says
September 11, 2009 at 10:41 pmI love the clothespin idea for the ornaments! Especially for real trees the hanging ones can be a pain to hang just right. This is totally inspiring me to make something similar! Thank you, thank you.
I love how well you included your young daughter in such a cute craft as well.
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tinahead81 says
September 12, 2009 at 6:50 amwhat a wonderful idea!! my gears are turning!! thanks for sharing! :o)
Mauri says
September 12, 2009 at 10:26 amSo darling! What a great idea. I can’t believe how organized you are! This totally inspires me to get my kids involved in the Christmas gifts this year. Thanks so much!
Linda @ My Trendy Tykes says
September 12, 2009 at 11:49 amI love the ornaments!!
What a cute idea.
Su says
September 13, 2009 at 8:42 amSo sweet!
Juice Box Junction says
September 13, 2009 at 6:15 pmLove it! My 3 yr old LOVES art (and butterflies.) We will be doing this soon. Sara
Kendra says
September 16, 2009 at 11:34 pmwhat a cute idea! i’m going to give it a try
ps. love the blog
Rachel@oneprettything.com says
September 17, 2009 at 2:01 pmWow, those are so pretty! I love the colors. I had a pink and yellow Christmas tree last year, I love girly, glittery trees! I’ll be linking to this.
Colleen @ MuralMaker&More says
November 22, 2009 at 1:44 amYay! I’ve been looking all over for crafts for my 2 yr old grandson. This is perfect! He’s going to have his own tree and I want to do craft/presents each week for him to put under his tree.
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