Skip to main content

Homemade Gifts: DIY Christmas Jewelry

Image
By Praises from a Wife and Mommy!



If you have not seen my Christmas Play-doh post with the recipe please go read it so you can get started on this fun activity!!

My 5 year old is a lover of jewels!  She loves to wear her bracelets and necklaces and recently she has been asking if she can get her ears pierced...thanks to auntie for that!

As we were playing with our new Christmas Play-Doh  I found myself rolling the dough into small balls. 0My daughter was soon copying me and then the light bulb went off.  She and I can make beads and make some homemade Christmas gifts for her friends and for some family!  :)  

We made different sizes of square cubes and circle spheres.  We did two batches and on the second batch we mixed two colors together and made a neat marble look.  :)  

Grab a wire and make sure you put holes in the beads before you bake them.  I strung the beads on a wire for baking to help keep the hole and it enabled me to easily turn the beads during baking.  :)  I baked the beads at 250 for an hour. Half way through I flipped the beads. You might need to bake them longer just make sure they are not squishy or crumbly.  (You really can't burn these) 

After the beads cooled my daughter and I strung them with yarn and made bracelets and necklaces.  She is very excited to give some gifts to her friends.
  

Now it's time to figure out how to wrap these wonderful gifts.  :)  Feel free to share/pin this idea.  :)  



Comments

Unknown said…
YAY!!! LETS GET HER EARS PIERCED!!!! Let her do it for Christmas!!!
December 1, 2012 at 11:26 AM
Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

"The Reading Game" Review and Giveaway

By Praises from a Wife and Mommy!
Description: The first book in  The Reading Game  learn-to-read series tells the story of a skunk without a stripe who is rejected by the other skunks but finds acceptance among some cats and becomes their defender.  It’s told in rhyme, is beautifully illustrated, and is 32 pages long.  It will be the first book the student reads, and there are five more to follow in this groundbreaking learn to read program. Each of The Reading Game's six stories is told using just thirty new words.  These are broken down into six sets of five words.  The student learns to read each set of five words by playing a simple word matching game.  Frequent exposure through play hard wires these words into long-term memory.  Rote learning is transformed into a fast-paced game with a winner every few seconds. After completing Skunk, Game 1, the student has learned five words (can, cat, is, me, not).  Playing Game 2 adds an additional five w...
5 comments
Read more

Challenger Sports Summer Camp

By Praises from a Wife and Mommy!
  Families and players have trusted Challenger Camps for over 30 years as North America's largest soccer camp provider. We provide week-long summer camp experiences for kids of all ages and ability levels, all over North America. Our tried and tested curriculum is implemented by our professionally trained team of international coaches to deliver a week of education, fun and development. We offer different camp models to suit the needs of the individual player and family. The #1 Soccer Camp in North America! Sign-up early to save up to $40 with Early Bird Pricing Enter code USFAMILY to get 5% off as well! You will receive a camp jersey, a soccer ball, FREE virtual training and a Camp Certificate! #ChallengerSports #EarlyBirdOffer https://challengersports.com/soccer-camps/ Titus has done this camp several times!   HE loves soccer!  Hoping to get him signed up for another week before going back to school.  
Post a Comment
Read more

Packing for your first ski trip

By Praises from a Wife and Mommy!
Pexels - CCO Licence So, you're gearing up for your first ski trip and the excitement is as thick as the snow you're about to conquer. But before you can show off those freshly learned pizza and French fry stops, you’ve got to pack.  Packing for a ski trip can feel like preparing for a chilly expedition to the North Pole, but fear not! With these nifty tips, you'll be ready to hit the slopes in style and comfort. 1. Layer Like a Lasagna Think of your ski outfit as a gourmet lasagna: each layer is crucial. Start with a moisture-wicking base layer (yes, that includes thermal underwear) to keep you dry and snug. Over that, layer a warm and breathable mid-layer—think fleece or a wool sweater that can handle the chill. Top it all off with a waterproof and windproof jacket and pants. Remember, it's all about layers that you can add or peel off because sweating while you ski is less fun than a snowball in the face. 2. Keep Those Fingers Cosy Cold hands can ruin a...
Post a Comment
Read more