Craft Time on Friday

I have this tradition of making snowman ornaments from baby's socks as a "First Christmas" gift. Knowing my tendencies, I decided to make the ornament while they were still here so that they could take it with them ( as opposed to get the Baby's first Christmas ornament when he graduated from High School...) . Of course, that meant everyone who was interested made one too.

This is the one I made for the Baby. (above)


This one was made by my 12 year old son.

I've done workshops with this craft and everyone always loves it. I purchase baby socks whenever I find them on sale. Sometimes, like this time, I use the socks that the newborn has worn and it becomes a keepsake ornament.

The baby sock ornament thing started when my friend Karen gave me this ornament.

I think she gave it to me 9 years ago the same year my last baby was born . I took her idea and using his newborn socks and made another one.

Of course, as always, the kids wanted to make one too and the tradition began.

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ETA: One of these days, I post actual instructions, but for now let me add this:

The main ingredients are baby socks. The body is made from white socks from the toe to just above the heel. The hats are made with the ribbed part from colored socks. We also use pipe cleaners and pom poms, buttons and anything else I can get my hands on.