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Homemade Christmas Ornaments
"Canning Lid Snow Kid" Submitted by Tammy Schwandt and Emma (6), Aerin (4) and Brooke (2)... and Dad helped by cheering!
I like to create new things from old things and lots of
times from items headed for the trash at work or at home - so making
something that anyone could find universal parts for was my goal.
Items needed:
Used canning jar lid (these normally can't be re-canned and so it saves them from the trash)
Note: a frozen juice lid would work just as well
Clean kid-sized sock, any color (great to reuse those
outgrown, worn through, or mismates)
String or ribbon, 6" - 10" in length (color to
coordinate with sock color)
Wiggly eyes, or simply draw your own
Permanent black marker
Spray paint or other paint for metal (color optional -
white, cream, flesh-tone...)
Red or Pink stamping ink
Cotton swab
Hot glue gun, or super glue, or school glue and patience
to allow dry time. ;o
Directions:
Step 1: Wash a used canning jar lid. Allow to dry well.
Step 2: Paint top side of lid
white, or cream or even flesh-tone. Allow to dry well.
Step 3: Lay out piece of ribbon or
string. Place sock on top of string, line string up with cuff of
sock ribbing. (see photo #3, solid line 1). Tie the string in a
tight double knot. Decide if you would like to use loose ends of string
as an ornament hanger. If so, tie them off to form the hanging loop.
If not used for hanging you could cut the loose ends off or tie in a bow and
attach a magnet to the back for your fridge or other metal surface.
Step 4: Cut off foot part of sock
to complete hat "pom-pom" (see photo #3, dotted line 2).
Fold ribbed edge to form the bottom of hat.
Step 5: Glue on wiggly eyes or draw
on your own adorable eyes. Place them right about in the center of the
lid.
Step 6: Draw on mouth with marker.
Step 7: Poke cotton swab tip onto
ink pad and then dot, or "stipple" on rosy cheeks. If you
don't like the placement at first you can quickly wipe them off and try again!
Step 8: Fit hat onto lid head and
glue into place. Not a lot of glue is needed, just enough to secure the
hat in the back or on the sides and maybe to keep the hat fold from slipping.
Step 9: On remaining foot portion
of sock; cut to create the scarf (see photo #3, dotted lines 3 & 4).
After cutting you will have a loop. Cut one side of the loop and pull at
each end to stretch the strip of fabric. The edges of the strip will
curl. Tie the strip into a loose knot and glue the knot to the bottom of
the lid. You could also use a torn strip of plaid or printed fabric to dress
up your snow kid with some color!
Step 10: You did it!
Congratulations on the newest addition to your family!
OTHER VARIATIONS:
Attach a heart and present as a valentine.
Make one as a tree ornament for each member of your
family. Name and date each on the back.
Make as a gift tag. Name of the recipient and the giver
on the back.
Make 25 different snow kids and attach velcro to the back
of each. Stick them onto a felt board or other home-made gridded chart
to count the days 'till Christmas!
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