frosty the snowman

These are the ornaments we made yesterday at my daughter's holiday party at school.  They came out so cute!  They are painted on a mini art canvas that I found at Joann Fabrics.  The kids used their fingerprints to make the bodies for the snowman and then toothpicks to add the details.  We used a glue gun to attach the ribbon hanger. You can find more detailed instructions here.

gingerbread houses

One of our traditions at Christmas is to bake home made gingerbread houses.  I got some cookie cutters from Williams Sonoma years ago that help to shape our houses like pieces of a puzzle.  It is a long process, but that is what I like about it.  One day we make the dough then stick it in the fridge until we are ready.  Next we roll it out.  Assemble it another day and then let the kids decorate!  I let them each make their own house which means that by next year I will be making three!  We have been battling a terrible stomach bug in our house so a little candy and sugary sweetness has helped brighten our moods during the craziness of the season.  Hope your day is sweet too!