The holidays can be a crazy and busy time of year. There just doesn’t seem to be the time to enjoy small family moments. We have to plan many of them in advance or create a Christmas bucket list of them so they won’t be forgotten. Knowing when we will put up our Christmas tree and work on homemade Christmas cards actually seems to help my family savor the moments rather than rush to complete them so we can move on to something else.
Our tree growing up was filled with milk weed seedpod ornaments painted gold with tiny plastic holiday themed creatures in them. She made door decorations and put together very unique and special wreaths. I think it was due to seeing her crafting when I was little that I craft today. Because I craft today my son has learned to enjoy creating things with his hands.
My guys got back on Saturday and I started working on a homemade Christmas card stencil project that I had come up with while sitting by my mom’s bedside. JDaniel had I have the best time making cards for my mom. They are not fancy or even keeping to one Christmas theme. They are special because we made them together. Taking the time to sit and work on Christmas projects despite a busy schedule means we will have Christmas memory or Holiday “MOMent” to carry forward.
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You will find more Homemade Christmas cards and other Christmas crafts on my Crafts for Kids board on Pinterest.
What is one of your Mom moments? Have you ever made homemade Christmas cards?
I am always wondering what to do with old cards. Thanks for the tip
Deirdre, definitely sharing this today. I really like this idea!
This is so beautiful. And many prayers to your mom for her recovery.
What a great idea! I bet everyone will love getting a homemade card!!
that would be a great way to use the old cards 😉 great idea
What a great idea. I am thinking of you and your Mom. I also find often that my lofty plans exceed both available time and assume default cooperation of my daughter (yeah, right).
You are indeed a very clever Mom! Such a great idea.
Hugs,
Melody
I love the idea of reusing old cards, but even more the time you spent together. You have wonderful memories and you’re giving your son the same thing – one of the best gifts ever. (You’re in my thoughts. Sorry to hear your family is struggling this season.)
I love the idea of upcycling cards! Very cool! Thanks so much for linking this on Mommy Club Wednesday! I may do this with pumpkin!
What lovely cards you made from old cards! What a nice idea! Mia of PragmaticMom
What a great idea and I bet the littlies enjoyed it!
This is a beautiful idea. It has been a couple of years since I’ve made Christmas cards with my daughter, but that is definitely a tradition I want to bring back. Continuing to pray for your mom.
These cards are wonderful! No doubt they will be well received.
Those are really pretty cards and a great way to recycle previous cards.
Love the cards the boy made.