Mysty PfefferMaking red plaid log ornaments are fun for a cold winter day activity. I especially like the relaxing part of creating ornaments. Although the holiday season can bring a multitude of to do lists, and along with that some stress, I like to keep it simple.
Therefore, creating these log ornaments is not just another to do list activity, it is a peaceful time to teach little ones the joy of creating. I think the reason I enjoy it so much is, like our Creator, we derive joy creating things. A sense of accomplishment and worth are inherent in our desire to build.
Furthermore, just as the Lord took pleasure in the work of His Voice, we too, take pleasure in the work of our hands. The Psalmist puts it so succinctly in Psalms 104 26-31:
O Lord, how manifold are your works!
In wisdom have you made them all;
the earth is full of your creatures.
25 Here is the sea, great and wide,
which teems with creatures innumerable,
living things both small and great.
26 There go the ships,
and Leviathan, which you formed to play in it.
27 These all look to you,
to give them their food in due season.
28 When you give it to them, they gather it up;
when you open your hand, they are filled with good things.
29 When you hide your face, they are dismayed;
when you take away their breath, they die and return to their dust.
30 When you send forth your Spirit, they are created,
and you renew the face of the ground.
31 May the glory of the Lord endure forever;
may the Lord rejoice in his works,
It reminds us so much of all the good things we want to give our own children! Especially at the holidays. What better gift to give them than sweet memories of preparing for the advent of our Savior’s birth?
These red plaid log ornaments may be just the thing to kickstart our creative juices this season. Since we’re always looking for ways to share the story of Christ with our little ones, a building project is a good idea. Creating things reminds them of the great Creator and opens the door for talking to them about where we come from. Not only where we come from but how God takes such care to make us whole. Mind, body, and soul. Just as we put parts together in our project to make it whole.
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A trip to Hobby Lobby may or may not be needed depending on your crafting supplies. But, while your out look for the following:
- A spool of Red Plaid Ribbon
- A bundle of mini Burch logs
- A bundle of Snow covered Sticks
- 1 Package of Red Bells
- 1 Package of Garland Ties
- 1 Bag Pine Cones
- 1 Sprig Berries
- Hot Glue Gun with Glue Sticks
Instructions for Assembling Red Plaid Log Ornaments
- Assemble 2-3 Birch Logs and glue together with hot glue into a bundle.
- Place the ribbon over the logs, it’s ok to overlap.
- Twist the garland to look like a wreath and glue to ribbon on the log..
- Apply the pine cones, then the bell.
Instructions for Assembling Red Plaid Stick Ornaments
- Assemble the sticks in a bundle of 6 or seven
- Place the red plaid ribbon over the sticks and glue with a hot glue gun.
- Twist the garland tie to look like a wreath and glue onto the sticks.
- Glue the red bell and pine cones in place.
- Insert the a small berry sprig on each side of the ribbon
You’re all done! Enjoy your peaceful advent time with your little ones and share the joy of creating!
