Christmas Craft

Writing this blog has been on my to do list since...let's see, November! But then somehow, as it always does, life got crazy and blogging got pushed to the back burner. So whilst it may be a little late in the season to start this craft, I decided to blog about it anyway because it was so much fun to make and because I know your kids will love it!...and you will too.

Every year at Thanksgiving Chris's mom's side of the family gets together and after our turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie the ladies make a craft. This year we made an advent calendar. Well, they made advent calendars and I sat at home taking care of my little pumpkin Hannah who was sick with pneumonia. But anyway, I made one that night at home. I was so excited to get started once I saw theirs that I stayed up until 1 am working on it!


Here's what you need

mini muffin tin (which you can purchase at Walmart for less then $5.)
card stock, decorative Christmas paper, stickers and embellishments
adhesive magnetic strips
glue gun or tape
plate stand

You begin by making 24 squares out of card stock (2 1/4 inch).
Then add whatever embellishments you want.


Cut two small pieces of magnet and attach them to the back of each square.


Finally, fill each muffin tin with a piece of candy or a small piece of paper with a Christmas related activity for the whole family to enjoy.


Here's some ideas.

Watch a Christmas movie
Bake Christmas cookies
play a game as a family
Buy a gift for a family in need
Listen to Christmas music
Do a random act of kindness
Decorate a gingerbread house
Send Christmas cards
Read the story of Jesus birth