When I mentioned Adornaments in my previous blog entry, MayTheyBeMightyMen  asked about them.  I'm still a bit under the weather, and had meant to post a link to them, but forgot.  So thanks for asking!  =)  I was surprised to see that these are no longer available.  My mom bought these for the kids about 10 years ago.  I bought the book to go with them, What Nick and Holly Found in Grandpa's Attic.  You may not be able to see, but on each ornament, is a Bible verse.  That is the black you see in the center of each one.

Put out by Family Life, the book teaches children the different names of Jesus. Back then, most of our school in December was all about Christmas.  So we did a name a day, with an art project.  We'd cover the school room in all of our art projects.  Now that my children are young teenagers, we don't have much time for these activities.  But they still enjoy hanging the ornaments and they understand what each one represents.  Here's a link to the Family Life article on the Adornaments, listing the different names of Jesus.

 www.familylife.com/articles/article_detail.asp?id=680

Here are some reviews on the book...

www.amazon.com/Adorenaments-Parenting-FamilyLife/dp/1572292385

Here are some other ornaments my dd made in Sunday School several few years ago.   We are missing the black ball which represents sin.  Uh oh!

I was so impressed when she brought these home, I pulled out the construction paper and put the kids to work making sets for each member of our extended family.  They were quite the hit.  These ornaments tell the gospel message.    

I'll have to remember to post these ideas next Christmas, early!  lol  The Adornaments may be out of production.  But if interested, maybe they could be found at Ebay or at a thrift store or yard sale.  Also, the Family Life link I gave listed the names.  I just made simple art projects to go with them.  For the Lion of Judah, I traced a simple lion's head for them to color.  Then they used yellow yarn for the mane.  For the Light of the World, I traced a simple candle, and they colored that.  Then they could use gold gel pens (or glitter if you dare...not my favorite...lol).  For the Lamb of God, I traced a simple lamb.  Then they colored the black parts black.  Then I had them pull cotton balls apart to glue on the body.  You get the idea!  =)