Originally posted December 2009.
The boys had a great time making Christmas gifts for each other this morning. I found this idea on Chasing Cheerios. It was also in the most recent issue of Family Fun Magazine. I'm not sure who came up with it first, but either way it was a fun project and I nabbed it to do with my kids!
The boys had a great time making Christmas gifts for each other this morning. I found this idea on Chasing Cheerios. It was also in the most recent issue of Family Fun Magazine. I'm not sure who came up with it first, but either way it was a fun project and I nabbed it to do with my kids!
They each shredded 2 bars of Ivory soap and packed it around a small toy that they picked out from their toy bins. I figured there was no reason to go out and buy a toy since they have tons of little ones already. Besides, the surprise of seeing what the other one hid inside the soap is the best part, not actually getting a new junk toy!
We found that the more water you have on your hands, the better for molding it and helping the soap pack together.
After Dallin finished his present for Aaron, he went into the living room and watched a Christmas show while Aaron came in and made one for Dallin. They both knew that the other one was making a present, but they didn't know that they were both making the same kind of soap!
Then we wrapped them carefully in a little plastic fruit (blueberry) carton so that they wouldn't get squashed under the tree. They are both so excited to have the other one open his gift!
Your little guy is so cute in his robe! I see behind him that you have your cards hung above your stove, how did you do that? Mine are falling off my window daily and I'd like a cuter idea!!
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ReplyDeleteI am so impressed!! When your boys get married their wives will have some really big shoes to fill!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute kiddie craft! Come share your crafty idea at Thursday's Treasures!
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I love this. I am new to your blog and excited to read new things! I LOVE BLOGGING.. =) The soap idea is great. I am interested though, on where you got your little ones' robe??? I have searched for them for my 2 kids, and cant find anything!! HELP! LOL
ReplyDeleteI love this idea! It's a great gift and a cute craft. I'm a new follower of your blog.
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Great idea, and with kids too! So cute. I would love it if you would link this post to Spa{ahhh} Sundaze. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea for my girlfriend who has two boys. They would love to make these, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this idea! It would be perfect for my Fun Stuff Fridays linky party! I'd love you to link up with us.
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This is so sweet! Their faces look so excited! If you get a chance...stop over and link this up at Hating Martha! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteMy kids would love this. Such a great activity for kids of all ages.
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I like how your kids made them as a present for each other. This is one I want to try sometime :-) Maybe next year my little chunk will be old enough.
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable! It's a really nice way to make a small gift seem like more, great when you have a lot of kids to get gifts for! Thanks for sharing, I'm your newest follower
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This is a really fun project, but my favorite part is the way you're letting your boys make gifts for each other. They will be so excited not just to get, but give.:)
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ReplyDeleteGreat idea... love it!
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