Cute & Fun Igloo Craft!

The idea for doing the Igloo craft came from here, but I improvised and decided to use a plastic bowl and plate instead of styrofoam to (1) not have to go out and buy those items since we didn’t have them on hand, and (2) nothing to throw away afterwards.  Here’s the materials needed & instructions the way we did it:

MATERIALS:

Very small plastic bowl
Plastic plate (preferably white) large enough for the bowl, a row of mini-marshmallows, & the igloo door
White icing / frosting
Mini-marshmallows
Small spatula or knife to spread icing/frosting

DIRECTIONS:

If the plate is not white, you may want to cover the top of the plate in white frosting.  If it is, cover enough to give the rim of the bowl something to “stick” to as well as the bottom row of mini-marshmallows.

Coat the outside of the bowl in white frosting and place upside down on the plate.

Place a row of mini-marshmallows around rim of bowl.  Continue with a row above until entire bowl is covered.

Use mini-marshmallows to create the igloo’s door.  Use frosting to help them stick.

Voila!  Instant igloo and yummy snack!

 Lil Roo is three and needed a little help, so I coated the plate and bowl in frosting and Daddy helped add the mini-marshmallows.

 

After the igloo craft, I gave him an Eskimo coloring sheet (found here) to color:

 

 LaDonna @ Just Our Thoughts also did this craft with her crew. Go check out their igloos here.

 

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Spirit Of Christmas Book On CD & Snow Book/CD Set

WINNER: #10 Melanie
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Fabkins
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Haba Animal Upon Animal Duel Game

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ABC or Do-Re-Mi Stackable/Nesting Blocks
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Labyrinth Balance Board

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VeggieTales Minnesota Cuke And The Search For Noah’s Umbrella DVD 
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WINNER: #30 tami aka agodlyhomemaker
“i really like the Bob the Tomato”

WINNER: #2 Cyndie
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 Book Selections From Five Star Publications

WINNER: #14 Amanda Corley
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 I Cherish Planet Earth Game/Book

WINNER: #15 Melanie
“I would love to give this to my daughter. She is 8 and is really interested in “Saving the Earth”!”

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 Parking Pal Magnet

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Ice Age 3 Dawn Of The Dinosaurs DVD (3 winners!) 

WINNER: #87 shawna
“My daughter loves the othe Ice Age movies so I’m sure she’d love this and I love Sid!”

WINNER: #40 Soha Molina
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Child To Cherish Handprint Ornament
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WINNER: #6 Andrea
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WINNER: #14 Kimberly L
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DapperSnappers
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WINNER: #3 Cyndie
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Let’s Get Ready For Kindergarten & First Grade Book Set

WINNER: #6 Amanda Corley
“I have a son who will be in kindergarten next year. I am trying to prepare him at home to be ready for school.”

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Vintage ABC Flash Cards

WINNER: #6 Amanda Corley 
“I would give this to my four year old son. I am trying to teach him his letters right now.”

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Animal Planet Elephants DVD

WINNER: #10 Cori Westphal
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Elmo’s Animal Adventures DVD

WINNER: #88 Gianna
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Animal Planet Lions DVD

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SkiBanz Ski Goggles
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WINNER: #11 Cyndie
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Baby Bible Board Books

WINNER: #9 Pat
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VeggieTales St Nicholas: A Story Of Joyful Giving DVD 

WINNER: #25 Jane Meeks
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Fun Felt $25 Gift Certificate

WINNER: #2 Cyndie
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There are 22 pretty cool giveaways ending tonight.  You can enter up to three times on each to improve your chances of winning and several have more than one winner!

Spirit Of Christmas Book On CD & Snow Book/CD Set

Fabkins

Hip-T

Haba Animal Upon Animal Duel Game

ABC or Do-Re-Mi Stackable/Nesting Blocks

Labyrinth Balance Board

VeggieTales Minnesota Cuke And The Search For Noah’s Umbrella DVD (2 winners!)

 Book Selections From Five Star Publications

 I Cherish Planet Earth Game/Book

 Parking Pal Magnet

Ice Age 3 Dawn Of The Dinosaurs DVD (3 winners!) 

Child To Cherish Handprint Ornament (2 winners!)

DapperSnappers

Let’s Get Ready For Kindergarten & First Grade Book Set

Vintage ABC Flash Cards

Animal Planet Elephants DVD

Elmo’s Animal Adventures DVD

Animal Planet Lions DVD

SkiBanz Ski Goggles

Baby Bible Board Books

VeggieTales St Nicholas: A Story Of Joyful Giving DVD 

Fun Felt $25 Gift Certificate

 

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 Spirit Of Christmas (Book On CD) & Snow (Book / CD Set)

 The Spirit Of Christmas - Bells jingle, sleds dash through the snow, trees are topped with sparkling stars, and children everywhere dream of candy canes and presents. But the best gift of all—the most magical gift of the season—is when we spend Christmas with those we love.

Snow - No one thinks one or two snowflakes will amount to anything. Not the man with the hat or the lady with the umbrella. Not even the television or the radio forecasters. But one boy and his dog have faith that the snow will amount to something spectacular, and when flakes start to swirl down on the city, they are also the only ones who know how to truly enjoy it. This playful depiction of a snowy day and the transformation of a city is perfectly captured in simple, poetic text and lively watercolor and pen-and-ink illustrations.

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 Fabkins

Fabkins are soft and durable everyday cloth napkins for kids, available in an array of bright colors and playful designs. Sized for kids’ laps and lunchboxes, Fabkins come in themed packs  that reflect kids’ interests. Fabkins make school lunches and meals at home more fun, and inspire children to help save the environment. 

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Hip-T 

 Whether you spend your day at a desk in school, the office, or simply find yourself bending to tie a youngster’s shoe a dozen times a day, you deserve a protected rear view. We all have had wacky ways to hide the side (or rather back end) effects of our favorite jeans. Our company, g3 Originals is committed to providing ladies everywhere with an easy, comfortable and stylish way to cover their assets and clean up the rear view for everyone’s viewing pleasure.  Be free – hip-T!

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 Haba Animal Upon Animal Duel Game

Animal Upon Animal – the Duel • MSRP $12.59 – Can an octopus sit atop a tiger with a goose on his paws? In this silly game for 2 players, ages 5 and up, anything is possible.  Each player starts with 4 different animal shapes. Roll a large die to indicate which animal goes on bottom. Then roll a smaller die to decide which animal shape goes on top. Two more animals to balance make this a battle of time and wits to be the first player to successfully stack all four animals first. 

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 ABC or Do-Re-Mi Stackable/Nesting Blocks (your choice)

               

Do-Re-Mi Musical Building Blocks • Ages 4+ • $24.95 – Stacking blocks and a musical instrument all in one…what fun! The top of each of these 8 musical blocks is fitted with a metal bar that, when struck with the mallet provided, plays as a xylophone. Each block top also depicts a graphic of the note positioned on the staff, representing the full “C” scale. And, with the accompanying songbook, children can learn to play simple songs all by themselves! One side of the block teaches children about the instruments that comprise an orchestra, another side shows children practicing their instruments at home, the third side features children playing homemade instruments, and the fourth side teaches counting through rhymes and visuals. A medley of fun for everyone! Largest block is 6.5″ x 6 .5″ x 9.5″; 8 blocks. Includes a carrying case.
 
ABC Building Blocks • Ages 3+ • $17.95 – These imaginative blocks will help children learn the alphabet with the bright and colorful illustrations of artist Sarah Buell Dowling. Children can identify the letter by the picture, “M” is for “Moon” or “C” is for “Clown.” Makes learning fun! Largest block is 6″ x 6″ x 6″; 10 blocks.

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 Labyrinth Balance Board

Your kids will have a blast on this labyrinth balance board, but we know adults will find this game board irresistible, too!  Made in the USA of durable plywood with a non slip coating, the Labyrinth is a great activity for both individuals and groups alike. Players use their weight and body movements to navigate colored balls through the maze. Ages 5 and up. Grades K and up.

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