Did you know that 32 oz Stonyfield yogurt containers have clear lids that are perfect for recycling into snowflake ornaments?? Emily had such a great time making these, plus they were so simple and easy to make! Poke a hole at the top. Use double-sided tape to form a snowflake design on the lid (older kids can do this themselves). Then invite your child to sprinkle salt on top to cover the design!!
Shake, shake, shake — This was definitely Emily’s favorite part!! Next, lift up the lid, and shake off any excess salt to reveal your beautiful snowflake!!
Yay!! So pretty!!!
Thread some ribbon through the hole for hanging. Since the lids are clear, they make festive sun catchers too!
Quick, simple, and frugal!
Have fun!!
December 4th, 2011 on 2:29 pm
Dear Valerie,
Did you know that we’ve had that container of sea salt longer than Emily has been alive? O_o
Love,
Mark
December 4th, 2011 on 5:59 pm
Nice! Thanks for the idea. Those would also be nice with colored salt, like red, green or whatever colors you have going in your tree
December 4th, 2011 on 6:29 pm
LOL Mark. Valerie I love that idea!! Wonder if you could color the salt that would look really neat with different colors.
December 5th, 2011 on 6:21 pm
Yes, just use food coloring and salt in a ziploc baggie and have the kiddos massage/shake around the salt in the bag so the hands don’t get stained, until it’s the color you want.
December 4th, 2011 on 8:48 pm
Very cute! Love simple ideas like this =)
December 4th, 2011 on 10:27 pm
Love that gap toothed grin.
So very cute.
December 4th, 2011 on 11:51 pm
Love how simple this idea is, it turned out really cute!
December 5th, 2011 on 12:52 pm
I will send this on to the kindergarden teacher with the sand table in her classroom.
December 7th, 2011 on 8:41 am
I just love these ideas that I know only take a minute or two to set up. They look so festive too!
December 8th, 2011 on 9:14 am
I love the idea of using double stick tape!
December 8th, 2011 on 2:07 pm
We did this today and it was so much fun!! We did one with salt and one with glitter
December 15th, 2011 on 6:24 pm
Another great idea!!
December 20th, 2011 on 7:10 am
Just stopping by to let you know that I have featured your project on Fun Family Crafts! You can see it here
http://funfamilycrafts.com/salty-snowflake-ornaments/