Cute Snowman craft

I cannot even sew and I think these are TOO cute; if like me, you don't own a sewing machine and even if you did, you wouldn't know how to use it----do these by hand.  They appear so easy.  And did I mention cute??  Don't you just LOVE the (used, Goodwill...whatever) sweater for the hat?  Think of it, you could take it a notch in a different direction and use an outgrown baby sweater from your child/grandchild....so many possibilities! 

http://www.theidearoom.net/2010/01/snow-man-tutuorial.html

While you've got snowmen on the mind, rummage through the garage and your hobby room to find the makings for these:



Stay warm and have fun creating!

~ Blessings,

Shelly

 

Reindeer food

This is such an easy and wonderful craft to do with children.  Teachers, day care instructors, babysitters, grandparents or mom and dad can turn this fun idea into a yearly tradition.  I happen to think it would also make cute gifts for their young neighborhood pals or even to give as party favors at the end of a pre-holiday get together.  Many thanks to my precious granddaughter's mother, Rebecca Jane Stuart, for providing today's inspiration for a blog post.  She and my granddaughter, Fiona, made this cute parcel at their baby group today. 

Recipe:

1/4 C Oatmeal
1/4 C Sugar
Red OR Green sugar crystals OR Glitter

Mix all ingredients.
Here's the poem that goes with this special food:

‎"Be sure to take this magic food and sprinkle it on the lawn, On Christmas Eve, Santa's reindeer travel miles before the dawn. The smell of oats and shining path will guide them on their way, And you'll wake up to Santa's gifts next morn on Christmas Day!"