Last year a lot of the christmas gifts we gave were home made or baked. I made this for Jake's friend Ella who was 2 years old. It was really simple to make and Im told she really liked it :)
What you need:
- some twigs
- some wool, ribbon or fabric for the scarf
- a bit of orange crayon (for the carrot)
- some raisins (for the 'coal'
- some glitter (just because)
- some salt dough (white playdough could also work well or try my Homemade Modelling Clay)
I also wrote out a basic instruction sheet (when I make them this year I will do a proper instruction sheet on the computer, which you can download and print off here 
Then I packed it all up in a jar....
and wrapped!
A great little gift for any kid! :) And of course this can modified however you like; add a little knitted hat, or you could add some paints to your jar to be used once the salt dough has dried.
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Love this idea for all the special littles in my life!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHow long will this last...(estimated is fine)?
ReplyDeleteHow long will this last...(estimated is fine)?
ReplyDeletewhat a brilliant idea - i have loads of godchildren / friends kids and it really all adds up when you buy them all even a really cheap pressie - this year, young and old i think they will be getting a snowman in a jar!!
ReplyDeleteHow creative! I love this idea for a Xmas gift!
ReplyDeleteOh wow you have just solved all my gifts for everyone else's children dilema
ReplyDeleteDo you have the reciepe for the salt dough or where to buy it??
ReplyDeleteHere you go :) http://www.creativeplayhouse.mumsinjersey.co.uk/p/recipes.html
DeleteThis would make great party favors for a winter party. Love it!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute idea. Love it! Thanks for sharing this on Tuesday Tots. I am featuring it in next weeks TT :) You're welcome to grab a Tuesday Tots featured button if you don't already have one :) x
ReplyDeleteMe and the boys made playdough snowmen a few wks back but i never thought to package and gift them. What a wonderful idea. Pinned jaime@FSPDT
ReplyDeleteThis is ADORABLE. I will be trying this for sure this year! I would love it if you would link this post up on our new Eco Kids link up: http://organicaspirations.blogspot.com/2012/11/leaf-rubbings-eco-kids-tuesday.html
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up! I'm sharing it on Pinterest too!
DeleteWhat a really great stocking filler!
ReplyDeleteAm off to pin this.
Here's another Tuesday Tots feature for ya! http://www.inlieuofpreschool.com/2012/11/christmas-is-coming-ten-great-activities-to-get-you-ready-for-the-holidays.html I just loved this post!!! Pinned!! :) Please feel free to stop by and grab a featured button!!
ReplyDeleteOh my, 100% adorable. Love it. How very wonderful and a great gift.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing on Kids Get Crafty!
Maggy
Very very cute! Thanks for sharing at Eco-Kids Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic! Very creative and I'm sure any kid would love to receive it!
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