Earlier this week, I read...
...The Wild Christmas Reindeerby Jan Brett.
I just adore Jan Brett's story about an
elf who has to get Santa's reindeer
ready for the trip on Christmas Eve.
To carry on the reindeer fun,
I helped the kiddos make
Reindeer Puzzle Piece Pins....
They are rather simple, really.
I gave the kiddos three previously spray-paintedpuzzle pieces,
which they glues together with tacky glue
to make the face and antlers.
Then they added some googly eyesand a little red pom-pom nose....
Once they dried, I added on pin backs,and the little reindeer were ready
to don any Christmas sweater!
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A Little Side-Note:
Use hot glue instead of craft glue
if you're kiddos can use a glue gun.
I found myself gluing on reindeer parts throughout
the day the kiddos wore the pins....
Of course, your kiddos may not be as rough on their
accessories as mine are-
if that's the case, craft glue should be fine...
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Cute! Judging by their smiles, I think they like them.
ReplyDeleteWe'd definitely need hot glue :)
ReplyDeleteMy kids are not rough on their stuff at all......... Or that could be a complete lie.
ReplyDeleteNice! Very Creative.I am going have to get a copy of this book. Thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteThe puzzle does make for some great antlers! Very cute. We haven't read that Jan Brett book yet but will put it on our list!
ReplyDeleteYou are so creative with your crafts. I wish I could come up with half your ideas.
ReplyDeleteHow cute! I love Jan Brett too. Her illustration have such wonderful details.
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable and the perfect activity to go along this this book! Thank you so much for sharing and linking to stART :0)
ReplyDeleteI'm always looking for ways to use extra puzzle pieces. It never fails that we lose one or two pieces from each puzzle.
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