ProudGrandma Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Do your children make gifts for each other? If so, what are some things that have been made? I have dd13, ds 11 and ds9...in our past, the boys have made something for their sister and our daughter has made something for the boys. Which I think is kind of neat...but I am open to all sorts of possibilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatHomeschoolDad Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Food, food, food. The creative part for us comes in the packaging. You can do a lot with those plain white boxes from Michael's, not to mention, mason jars, flower pots, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubix Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 My daughter has made pot holders as gifts, not so much for siblings though. This year she is making perler bead creations, for her brother and other people. We also make borax crystal ornaments in different shapes. They are super easy, pretty, and fairly durable. We've dropped them on hard floor without breaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in NY Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 My kids are a little bit older... but over the years they have made: personalized cross stitched bookmarks knitted Hogwarts house scarves an original and illustrated story based on "How to Train Your Dragon" a lego clock a different clock made with scrapbook paper original themed calendars (Redwall, Korra.... etc) beaded earrings marshmallow shooters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlight Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 My boys this year are going to make things for each other. Oldest DS will make a secret treasure box out of an old hardback book for middle DS. The two older ones will felt gnomes for the 2 year old. Not sure yet what middle DS (7) will make for older DS. http://dhwilson.blogspot.ae/2011/05/treausure-box-book.html http://www.kattikloo.com/2011/01/19/love-gnomes/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmomma Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 My daughter has made pot holders as gifts, not so much for siblings though. This year she is making perler bead creations, for her brother and other people. We also make borax crystal ornaments in different shapes. They are super easy, pretty, and fairly durable. We've dropped them on hard floor without breaking. Do you have a link for the borax ornaments? I remember my Mom making them with us when we were kids. I bet that would be something we could do if I have all of the supplies around the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmomma Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Do you have a link for the borax ornaments? I remember my Mom making them with us when we were kids. I bet that would be something we could do if I have all of the supplies around the house. I found this: http://utah.todaysmama.com/2010/12/06/snowflake-ornaments/ Does that look about right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymonster Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 I'm crocheting silly hats (minions and monkeys) for my sons and nephews this year. So fun and so practical! Edited to add: The boys are doing the finishing on the hats. Sewing on eyes, braiding straps, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetMissMagnolia Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 my son isn't into crafting and gets bored after the first batch of cookies or whatever LOL....however I'm crocheting purses,puppets,hot-pads,pot holders, and kitchen helpers this year-I plan on making peppermint hot cocoa mixes as gifts too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubix Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 I found this: http://utah.todaysmama.com/2010/12/06/snowflake-ornaments/ Does that look about right? That looks pretty close. Here is the link that I used. The measurements are a little different, but the results look the same! I think it is pretty forgiving. http://www.thediscovery.org/PDF/Borax%20Mineral%20Activity.pdf A couple notes - if you use colored pipe cleaners, the shape you make it into will look like the color underneath. We made Shamrocks with green pipe cleaners initially (not for Christmas of course!) and they look green. You can also dye the water and use white. You can bend the pipe cleaners into all different shapes, snowflakes, stars, snowmen, Christmas trees, candy canes, etc. The crystals will grow up the string holding them in the water so make sure you keep it close to the top so you don't end up with a huge "stem" on your ornament. We cut off the excess from the string and then tie with a pretty ribbon for hanging. Oh, and make sure your ornament doesn't touch the bottom or sides of the container! It will stick to the container :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmomma Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 That looks pretty close. Here is the link that I used. The measurements are a little different, but the results look the same! I think it is pretty forgiving. http://www.thediscovery.org/PDF/Borax%20Mineral%20Activity.pdf A couple notes - if you use colored pipe cleaners, the shape you make it into will look like the color underneath. We made Shamrocks with green pipe cleaners initially (not for Christmas of course!) and they look green. You can also dye the water and use white. You can bend the pipe cleaners into all different shapes, snowflakes, stars, snowmen, Christmas trees, candy canes, etc. The crystals will grow up the string holding them in the water so make sure you keep it close to the top so you don't end up with a huge "stem" on your ornament. We cut off the excess from the string and then tie with a pretty ribbon for hanging. Oh, and make sure your ornament doesn't touch the bottom or sides of the container! It will stick to the container :) Great link! I'm glad I asked. I was thinking about the whole "stem" issue. I'm glad to see that you confirmed my thoughts on using a string to hold it and then a nice ribbon or whatever after they are done. Thanks for all the tips! Just what I needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica in OR Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 My kids are big on making coupons for each other to redeem later. Things like "Bake a batch of cookies of your choice" or "Do your chores for one day" and things like that. Erica in OR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 For a number of years, my daughter has made chocolate dipped pretzels for her cousins and the neighbors. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DawnM Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 I am having the boys do this for each other this year. Here are some ideas I plan to throw out to different ones (not the same ideas so they don't know what the other is doing.) 1. Gum ball/Jelly Bean dispenser: http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Awesomest-Jelly-Bean-Dispenser-Ever/ 2. Laminated bookmarks with drawings made by them. 3. Mason Jar piggy banks http://fun2bfrugal.com/mason-jar-piggy-banks 4. Homemade Pixie Sticks http://www.instructables.com/id/Pixie-Sticks/ 5. Wooden box unfinished to finish to keep keepsakes in (to use for Scout awards, etc....) I am trying to get even more ideas, but these I think my kids would like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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