Nov. 30, 2007 - Journey To Bethlehem -- Advent Day 7 - December 8, 2007
A Righteous Judge
December 8, 2007
Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10
Song: As With Gladness, Men of Old
Activity: Make Christmas Cards for Family and Friends: You will need 1/2 sheet of Dark Green, Red, or Burgundy cardstock per card, Silver or Gold Washable Glitter Paint or White or Off-white tempera paint, 1 (or more) star cookie cutters, 1 small disposable pie tin or other container larger than cookie cutter, and one Christmas message (see note at the end) printed 4 to a page on white or off-white paper, one paper cutter, 1 invitation size envelope per card (see note at the end for link.) Cut apart Christmas messages and trim edges about 1/8 inch all around with a paper cutter. Fold all the cardstock in half. Put the paint in the pie tin. Have your children dip the cookie cutter star into the paint and then press it onto the front of each card one or more times. A container that is only just slightly wider than the cutter, filled at least halfway with paint works best. After the cards are dry, come back and glue the Christmas message to the inside of the card, stuff envelopes, and mail. {Experiment with the first card to get the look you want; and then repeat that with each subsequent card. You can allow the children to make multiple imprints or just one, place the star on either side if you have older children; etc...)These will fit in the invitation size envelopes available in bulk at your local office supply store. A possible Christmas message might read: "May the light of His grace shine upon you during this Christmas season. Merry Christmas! The _________ Family. Be generous with the amount of paint in your container as the deeper the cutter will "dip" in the better the impression will be. Smaller cutters often create a bubble effect that fills the center of the shape on your card. Larger cutters will present an outline.}
Alternate Christmas Card Activity: For this version, you will need glue, cardstock, envelopes, and old Christmas cards. You will use a cardstock base as described above. Take your collection of old Christmas cards, and have your children cut out the pictures, and glue them to the front of the card. Then use your preprinted message for the inside. Have each family member able to do so sign the original insert, then scan it in and print enough copies for all your cards. Change the message to: "May the depth of God's Amazing Love warm your hearts and bless your home throughout the year. Merry Christmas from The Blevins Family."
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