{"id":386,"date":"2021-08-22T22:21:17","date_gmt":"2021-08-22T22:21:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/galleygreetings.com\/?page_id=386"},"modified":"2021-11-27T03:39:10","modified_gmt":"2021-11-27T03:39:10","slug":"elementor-386","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/galleygreetings.com\/?page_id=386","title":{"rendered":"Ornament Crafts"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Ornament crafts<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Most children are hands on learners.\u00a0 Spending time talking about each Advent ornament while you create the ornament will help children remember more about what they are learning. \u00a0I have been asked if it is better to make them all ahead of time or one each day.\u00a0 It is up to you, your grace factor (creativity is messy), time restraints, the attention span and skill of your children, and the list goes on\u2026\u2026. The focus of the activity is Jesus and should be a FUN and joy filled experience. \u00a0With many of these craft suggestions, the ornament base can be made in advance of the season in a relaxed leisurely setting and the graphic added later during Advent as you go through the devotional. \u00a0<\/p>

The reproducible ornaments provided correlate with Come Expected Jesus: An Advent Devotional for the Family.\u00a0 <\/em>Click on the button below to download the PDF file.\u00a0 These ornaments are available for personal use.\u00a0 If you are a church are large group, please contact me for a written release.\u00a0 The four pages are formatted so that you can print them two-sided if you choose. The Scripture verses will print correctly on the back side of the graphic\/photo.\u00a0<\/p>

CEJ Reproducible Ornaments<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>

All these ornament suggestions are kid\/parent tested. I will be adding to this list over time.\u00a0 If you have a suggestion that you would like to share, please contact me through the\u00a0contact form. \u00a0I will run suggestions by my craft minded kid committee for its fun factor.<\/p>

Helpful Hint #1:<\/strong>\u00a0 Printed items need to be individually laminated before using as moisture and heat will cause the ink to bleed.\u00a0 My practical solution is using clear wide box tape.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

Helpful Hint #2:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 The Advent disks are 1.5\u201d in diameter.\u00a0 If you have a punch that size, it will speed up the process.\u00a0 Note however, kids develop better fine motor skills when given opportunities to practice.\u00a0<\/p>

Helpful Hint #3:<\/strong>\u00a0 Protect your workspace with freezer paper.\u00a0 It has a plastic-coated side so that when paint is spilled or glitter glue gets out of control clean-up is easy \u2013 especially when baby wipes are handy \ud83d\ude09\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Supplies:<\/span><\/p>

Popsicle Sticks or Twigs<\/p>

Wooden toothpicks or tiny twigs<\/p>

Glue<\/p>

Acrylic paint and brushes<\/p>

Glitter or glitter glue<\/p>

Cord or Ribbon for hanging<\/p>

Reproducible Advent Ornament graphics (print ONE sided and individually laminated)<\/p>

Optional (parent operated hot-glue gun)<\/p>

Instructions:<\/span><\/p>

  • Glue 3 popsicles together on center to create a star.<\/li>
  • Glue toothpicks (cut in \u00bd pieces) or tiny twigs perpendicular on each snowflake arm. Leave 1\u00bd inch diameter open at the center for the graphic.\u00a0 Let glue dry completely before painting.<\/li>
  • Paint both sides of the snowflake with acrylic paint (white or any color). Let dry between sides.<\/li>
  • Apply glitter. Glitter pens are quick and easy. Either method, let it dry between sides.<\/li>
  • Add a ribbon or cord hanger.<\/li>
  • Hot glue an Advent graphic to the center and its corresponding verse on the back.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    These are very simple but elegant.\u00a0 The hard part is waiting for them to dry \u2013 overnight!\u00a0 I suggest using empty egg cartons to hold the globes while they dry or better a makeshift clothesline to hang the wet ornaments from making sure it is taught so that multiple globes don\u2019t slide into one another.\u00a0 The trick to this craft is not to over embellish as you will need the be able to see through to the suspended graphic on the inside. \u00a0Young children have difficulty tying the nylon thread.<\/p>

    Supplies:<\/u><\/p>

    Clear PLASTIC globe ornaments<\/p>

    Glitter glue or glitter paint pens or Gold metallic paint pens<\/p>

    Nylon thread or light weight fishing line<\/p>

    Sewing needle<\/p>

    Reproducible Advent Ornament graphics (printed on both sides)<\/p>

    Instructions:<\/u><\/p>

    • Use glitter glue to embellish the outside of the globe ornament. Make sure there are \u201cwindows\u201d so that the inside contents will be able to be seen.<\/li>
    • After the ornament is dry (usually overnight), remove the metal hanger from the top to the ornament.<\/li>
    • Using the sewing needle and about 6-8\u201d nylon thread, suspend an Advent graphic on the inside of the decorated globe and replace the hanger.<\/li>
    • Secure the nylon thread to the hanger and cut off the leftover thread.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Cutouts are available in a variety colors, shapes, and sizes as well as materials (cardstock, plastic, foam, and wood.) There are a multitude of ways to embellish these.\u00a0 Think about what works best for you and your family.\u00a0 Sometimes markers are all it takes to enjoy the moment.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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      We found that children love to pick out the beads and string them, however, it was necessary to help them finish out the ornament.<\/p>

      Supplies:<\/u><\/p>

      Beading wire cut into 8\u201d pieces (best: pipe cleaner)<\/p>

      Variety of beads<\/p>

      Paper Plates<\/p>

      Cord or Ribbon for hanging<\/p>

      Nylon thread or light weight fishing line<\/p>

      Sewing needle<\/p>

      Reproducible Advent Ornament graphics (printed on both sides)<\/p>

      Instructions:<\/u><\/p>

      Have child lay out beads around the inside edge of a paper plate. Once enough beads for the ornament have been selected secure the first bead for your child and have her string the remaining beads.<\/span><\/p>

      • Tie\/twist the 2 ends together to form a ring.<\/li>
      • Using the sewing needle and about 6-8\u201d nylon thread, suspend an Advent graphic on the inside of the ring and tie it to the top of the ring.<\/li>
      • Add a cord or ribbon for hanging.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        This is for the family that wants a quick easy embellishment. \u00a0Other suggestions maybe to give your child a pipe cleaner and let them come up with a shape.\u00a0 The ornament graphic can be attached with hot glue or suspended with nylon thread.\u00a0<\/p>

        \u00a0<\/u>Supplies:<\/u><\/p>

        Mylar or Silver Pipe-cleaners<\/p>

        Scissors<\/p>

        Cord or Ribbon for hanging<\/p>

        Reproducible Advent Ornament graphics (print ONE sided and individually laminated)<\/p>

        Optional (parent operated hot-glue gun)<\/p>

        Instructions:<\/u><\/p>

        • Cut pipe cleaners in half<\/li>
        • Twist 3-4 together in the center and spread rays into a starburst shape.<\/li>
        • Hot glue an Advent graphic to the center and its corresponding verse on the back.<\/li>
        • Add a ribbon or cord hanger to one of the rays<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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          In the earliest versions of the devotional, I made these in mass for a group of single moms as a gift.\u00a0 The hardest part is preparing the tiles. Kids can embellish the tiles with glitter glue or paint.\u00a0<\/p>

          Supplies:<\/u><\/p>

          2\u201d square tiles (which usually come in sheets with 36 tiles to a sheet) If you can find white ceramic there are more embellishment options.<\/p>

          Utility knife and cutting board<\/p>

          28 – 2\u201dx2\u201d squares of Cardstock<\/p>

          28 – 2\u201dx2\u201d squares of Decorative paper<\/p>

          Tape<\/p>

          glue<\/p>

          Cord or Ribbon for hanging<\/p>

          Reproducible Advent Ornament graphics (print ONE sided and individually laminated)<\/p>

          Optional (Adult operated hot-glue gun)<\/p>

          Instructions:<\/u><\/p>

          • Separate the tiles by cutting off the plastic membrane that holds the sheet together with a utility knife. Use a cutting board to protect your workspace. (Adult only step)<\/li>
          • Tape hanging cord to one side of a prepared cardstock square<\/li>
          • Hot glue the square to the back side of a tile. (Cord to the inside)<\/li>
          • Glue prepared decorative paper to the cardstock.<\/li>
          • Embellish front if desired.<\/li>
          • Hot glue Advent graphic to the front and its corresponding scripture verse on the back.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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            These are the most popular for kids. These also are the most time consuming.\u00a0 I suggest doing these over the course of several days well before the season and applying the Advent graphics on the day it is introduced in the devotional.\u00a0<\/p>

            Salt Dough Ingredients:<\/u><\/p>

            4 cups flour<\/p>

            1 cup table salt<\/p>

            1 \u00bd cup warm water<\/p>

            Supplies:<\/u><\/p>

            Large mixing bowl<\/p>

            Large spoon<\/p>

            Rolling pin<\/p>

            Cookie Cutters<\/p>

            Parchment paper<\/p>

            Baking sheet lined with parchment paper<\/p>

            Toothpick for making hole for hanging<\/p>

            Acrylic paint<\/p>

            Glitter glue<\/p>

            Cord or Ribbon for hanging<\/p>

            Reproducible Advent Ornament graphics (print ONE sided and individually laminated)<\/p>

            Optional (Adult operated hot-glue gun)<\/p>

            Instructions:<\/u><\/p>

            • In a large mixing bowl combine salt and flour<\/li>
            • Slowly stir in water until all the water is added<\/li>
            • Knead the dough to finish mixing it and until it is smooth and pliable<\/li>
            • Divide the dough into 2 disks<\/li>
            • Roll dough no more than 1\/8\u201d <\/sup>thick on parchment paper<\/li>
            • Cut ornaments using Christmas themed cookie cutters<\/li>
            • Use a toothpick to create a hole for hanging (make sure it is big enough for the cord or ribbon to go through and not too close to the edge<\/li>
            • Carefully transfer the ornament to the baking sheet.<\/li>
            • Bake in 300o <\/sup>oven for about 1 hour or until the ornaments are hard<\/li>
            • Allow the ornaments to cool completely for several hours before painting (optional)<\/li>
            • Add a ribbon or cord hanger.<\/li>
            • Hot glue an Advent graphic to the center and its corresponding verse on the back.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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              Ornament crafts Most children are hands on learners.\u00a0 Spending time talking about each Advent ornament while you create the ornament will help children remember more about what they are learning. \u00a0I have been asked if it is better to make them all ahead of time or one each day.\u00a0 It is up to you, your […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":377,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"page-builder","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-386","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/galleygreetings.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/386","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/galleygreetings.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/galleygreetings.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/galleygreetings.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/galleygreetings.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=386"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/galleygreetings.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/386\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":730,"href":"https:\/\/galleygreetings.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/386\/revisions\/730"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/galleygreetings.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/377"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/galleygreetings.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=386"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}