First of all, I’m really not sure what to call this! My partner and I saw an ornament via the internet where in they used a hanger and hung other stars below. We liked the idea but decided to try something else. So instead of a simple wrapped up hanger, we decided to make a frame using tinsel.

*Note: This is a 2 to 3 day activity. Let the child do each part per day. It would be tiring to finish them all in just one day.

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What you will need:

• Tinsel
• Colored Cardboard
• Family picture
• Sequins
• Cellophane (optional)
• Green and other Colored Construction paper
• Yarn
• Glue
• Scissors
• Merry Christmas print out

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TEACHER’S PREPARATION

1. Cut out the cardboard to just the right size as the photo. Remember to leave space for the tinsel/frame
2. Measure the tinsel around the frame and trim it down to the right length
3. Cut out strips of green paper for the mini tree. 4 strips, each strip longer than the other. The longest strip will be used for the base.
4. Cut out a star.
5. Optional: Cut out a hole in the center of the star and cut out cellophane that will later on cover this hole.
6. Print out a Merry Christmas text

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KID’S TURN

MINI TREE:

Glue the strips together to make a tree and glue some sequins to decorate it

MINI STAR:

Glue the cellophane on the star and sequins around the star.

FRAME:

Glue the picture to the center of the cardboard

Glue tinsel around the cardboard. Press hard so it will stick.

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FINAL TOUCHES

Punch holes on the frame and tiny ornaments. Use a piece of yarn of thread to tie them together.

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I wasn’t able to take too many pictures this time around, but hope the finished product says it all.

Happy Holidays everyone!

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