Focht Family Blog

In years past we stuffed the kid’s stockings with cheap gifts so that they could open something everyday starting on December 1. This is something my parents did that I wanted to pass down. This year I decided we didn’t have room for all of the junk so why buy it? Instead I decided to make up a craft countdown. I went to Hobby Lobby while we were in Statesboro and bought craft kits and supplies to equal 24 crafts and made a list of all of the choices. We are taking turns with the kids choosing what craft we do what day.

December 1 was Samantha’s choice. She chose to decorate a gingerbread house. It was a premade gingerbread house so all we did was add the frosting and decor. I also set out candy necklace kits so nobody fought over the decorating. Here are some pictures of their creation….

December 2 was Timmy’s turn. He wanted to make puppets and chose the fairytale puppets. Timmy made a knight, Josh made a horse, Samantha made a princess and I made a fairy (modeled by Samantha) since the package contained 4 puppet kits. :)

December 3 was Josh’s choice. Since he didn’t understand the list I showed him everything in the bag. I think he may have been encouraged by Samantha but he chose Glitter Domes. They are like snow globes. The kids got to create something in clay and then you add glitter and water to the domes and screw the base and dome together. Samantha and Timmy made Christmas scenes featuring snowmen and I helped Josh create a teddy bear in his. Here they are with their globes.

I will update with the next batch of crafts. :) Timmy is holding out for a good snowfall because one of the choices on the list is to go outside and make a snowman! :)