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Mouse Ornament inspired by Mouse’s Christmas Gift

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This week I teamed up with some author friends Laura Sassi, Jill Roman Lord, and Tama Fortner to create ornaments inspired by our picture books. It was loads of fun! You can see all of the the ornament ideas on my Instagram or Facebook page.

I had seen the idea many places, but I had never tried it for myself. I recruited my daughter Chelsea to help me. We created this YouTube how-to video. We had so much fun making it!

YouTube Video link: https://youtu.be/6zy727A5yLc

Hope you can use the idea with your family!

Merry Christmas!

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Need a photo frame craft for kids?

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This is an sample craft from my Free Downloadable Teaching Guide/Activity Kit available to accompany my book Mouse’s Christmas Gift.

Isn’t Mouse cute?

Step 1: Collect the needed items.

Idea: Let the kids decorate their own frame. You can purchase any Christmas foamies or use markers.

Step 2: Take the photos. Option: Have the kids pose with a battery operated candle, or the book.
Step 3: Print pictures, attach pictures to the frames, and give to the families the following meeting.

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Christmas Craft Idea from Mouse’s Christmas Gift Activity Guide

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Interested in the contents of my FREE DOWNLOADABLE Mouse’s Christmas Gift Teaching Guide/Activity Pack?

Here is a SNEAK PEEK!

It’s easy! Draw a face on a small clothespin and wrap with a piece of felt. Tie with a string. Then use a tissue tube cut in half to make the manger. 

This sweet friend of mine enjoyed it! I bet your child will, too!
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Gingerbread Houses + Mouse’s Christmas Gift = Special Morning

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I had a great morning today with Harbour Shores Church! A big shout out to Lora Schultze and her crew for all their efforts. It was an honor to share Mouse’s Christmas Gift with everyone!

#wewillmakeadifference
#wewillbealight
#wewillcelebratejesus

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Mouse in a Matchbox – Craft Idea for Kids

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This week I am heading to Springfield, Missouri to celebrate Thanksgiving with my brother and extended family. On Saturday, I am doing another Story Time Event with Barnes & Noble. 
This is the craft that I am bringing to share with the children. 
I can’t believe I haven’t shared this craft on the blog yet. 

Isn’t it cute?
And so easy to make!

The craft is one of four ideas in the FREE DOWNLOADABLE teaching guide that Zonderkidz helped me format. 
I purchased the matchboxes (and emptied the matches) at Meijer. ($1 for 10 boxes).
 I cut pieces of felt for the blanket, 
and I cut make-up remover cotton pads into two pieces for the mattress.
 The paper doll is from the download. It comes in three sizes, but I chose the smallest size, made a screenshot, and created a document so that I can print a bunch all at once on white cardstock. 
Finally, assemble it!
I tell each child that Mouse loves to hear their stories. 
I hope many children end up telling Mouse their stories in the days and months to come.