Dolly needed something fun to do the other day. I had seen THIS idea on pinterest, and thought it would be fun to try.
We worked on this over a couple days. First, I had her carefully paint a simple paper plate.
A day later, I cut the plate into eighths, and she decorated them. I got out beads and pom poms, and even glitter glue for her. I put a glob of tacky glue on a plate and that worked best for dipping and adhering.
She had so much fun working on her "own" project.
Quite by happy accident, we'd actually used two plates...so I had a white "tree" under each green one. I separated them and glued some twine inbetween the two layers.
Here's her finished product:
I love how this looks a bit like a smiley face. :)
Any fun holiday-themed projects for children that you've tried?
Also, I was happy to contribute a guest post to the Coat and Clark Blog, Sewing Secrets. I hope you'll check it out.
6 happy thoughts:
What a great project for her to do - I love the kind of projects that once on the way, the kids can work on at their own leisure.
I saw idea too! Absolutely love it, your paper trees turned out so well. Perfect project to hold little one close.
Yep, it is a smiley face! Such a fun idea for her to do. I bet she loves seeing it hung. And! I love you wreaths you hung in the kitchen. I always wanted to try that upside hook trick. Good to know it really works. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Look at her! She's as happy as a little blond clam. :) And I love her paper plate garland. It's fabulous!!!
A very merry Christmas to you and your sweet family, Chris!
xo Michele
Very cute - I might have to try this with my two littlies next year. Merry Christmas!
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