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Sparkly, Smelly, and Sweet

We did a Christmas Craft this week. I had seen these lovely, sparkly birds in Martha Stewart last year, but with a newborn, I didn’t have a chance to make any. I still had the cinnamon I bought in bulk so we made them together during Claire’s naps this week. I didn’t have the old magazine, but found complete instructions here.

The dough, a simple cinnamon, applesauce, and glue combo, was really easy to work with and kid friendly – it didn’t dry out and patched easily. Oh, and smelled wonderful!

The next day we decorated them.

I admit that I put a movie on for the Boy while I did most of this, but I did let him paint the glue and pour the sprinkles on his own little cardinal.

Oh, Joy!

And so, between the Spool Birds I made last year, a few random birds, and the new flock this year, we achieved our goal of a bird themed tree.

the total count is 18! I love that I was able to pull this off, seeing as our little Boy loves birds so much. I love that we’re carrying the them with some of his gifts, too! 🙂

I really like the glitter effect – the tree sparkles even when the lights aren’t on (which, we admit, is not very often!)

Filed Under: In the Studio, Jesse moments Tagged With: Traditions

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  1. Traci says

    December 11, 2009 at 2:40 pm

    Trina that boy is just too cute!

    (The ornaments are beautiful too, lol!)

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  2. Rachel says

    December 11, 2009 at 1:28 pm

    Love the way they turned out…my favorite ones are the “joy” ones! So beautiful!

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  3. Pam says

    December 11, 2009 at 7:28 am

    I still have a few ornaments we made with cinnamon dough years ago. Ours weren't glittery, though. Your tree looks lovely — I like the bird theme.

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  4. mvanoostrum says

    December 11, 2009 at 6:01 am

    Hi Trina,
    I remember making those baked ornaments with the kids when they were young, those are such sweet smells and sweet memories.
    Love
    Aunt Marilyn

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    December 11, 2009 at 6:01 am

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  6. Abbey says

    December 11, 2009 at 2:21 am

    Those are awesome Trina! I love them!!

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