Day 9: The 12 Days of Christmas by Bon Voyage Friends. Crafting Christmas Memories with Children.

We love creative projects at Bon Voyage Friends! Making homemade Christmas ornaments is a great way to not only create and have fun, but a perfect way to incorporate children (including infants)!!!

I first made the Santa hand print ornaments last year, capturing Alfie's hand imprint when he was 6.5 months old. Close family and friends just loved them! Its so fun to have little ones and I enjoy getting everyone involved in family projects, including my newborn, Ollie!

The ornament dough recipe is from Pinterest (if you want more detailed instructions, you can search  Pinterest for "Santa Salt Dough Ornament) or visit this site: http://fromabcstoacts.com/2013/12/40-christmas-crafts-snacks-activities-kids.html

Left to Right: Rudolph Ornament, 19 month-old Alfie's hand print. Festive Bone: in honour of our family dog, George. Santa Claus, 4 week-old Ollie's hand print. Snowman: 4 week-old Ollie's foot print. How precious to be able to craft and mold these memories!!

Foam ornaments with pictures also brighten up any tree. You can make these using stencils, foam sheets, glue, and ribbons.

Monica proudly displays Alfie's 2013 Christmas ornament on her family's tree. Homemade ornaments make great gifts, they are unique and sentimental. Happy creating!