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Henry's Corner: Creative Gifts

A Christmas Picture Tile (left) and a Christmas Elf are fun gifts you and your child can make together. (Henry's Corner)

1) Christmas 2010 Picture Tile

You'll need:

5x5" tile from hardware store, any light color
Mod Podge (a glue-like liquid available at craft stores)
paint brush
Sharpie
4x6 photo (you can cut it into a cute shape)

Instructions:

Paint a coat of Mod Podge across the tile, all in one direction.
Place the photo in the center of the tile.
Paint another coat of Mod Podge over the tile and picture.
Wait for the Mod Podge to dry, then paint a final coat.
After the tile is dry (about 15 minutes), use the Sharpie to write a message such as "Merry Christmas" and the year.

You can display the tile using a plate stand.

Cost:

Tile: ~$0.88
Mod Podge: $6.00

2) Christmas Elf

You'll need:

Photo of child
Red construction paper
Green construction paper
Popsicle stick
Glitter
Glue

Instructions:

Cut out the child's head from the photo.
Cut out the shape of an elf hat from one color of construction paper.
Cut out the shape of an elf shirt from the other color of construction paper.
Glue the photo onto the top of the popsicle stick.
Glue the hat and shirt onto the photo so it appears the child is wearing them.
Line the hat and shirt with glue and sprinkle glitter on top.

Cost: ~$3.00

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