It’s Becoming a Tradition
This is the second year in a row that my kids have made Chipboard Gingerbread Houses. It’s no secret that I have a thing for scrapbooking. My children can often be found with their little fingers in my supplies. This is one of the rare occasions they actually had permission.
My husband and I have a good behavior reward system for our children. The Marble Jar. It’s been done before…OK, I stole the idea from my daughter’s third grade teacher but it works! My kids love the Marble Jar. The kids choose something fun to do (in this case it was the Gingerbread Houses) and then work together to fill up the jar. It usually takes a week of doing things like, remembering to put their dishes in the sink after a meal, keeping their rooms clean, being polite, respectful and helpful. You know, the good stuff.
Last year, Parker and Izabelle had so much fun creating their Gingerbread houses that it was an obvious choice for a Marble Jar Treat.
This year we just plain had a blast. The Gingerbread houses have officially become a tradition.
Here’s a look at Parker’s House:
Here’s Izabelle’s House:
Parker and Izabelle are neighbors:
So sweet. I’m liking this tradition.
what a cute idea! i love the houses!!!
I can’t believe you got them done already!!!! They turned out absolutely adorable!!!! LOVE them!!!
I had a great time on Saturday and really wish I could scrap this weekend again!! It was so much fun – I needed that precious girl time!!!
Smooches, my friend!
*STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
Wow–so cute! Looks like they inherited their moms crafty ability!
So goes the saying, it takes a child to build a village…or is it the other way around? Anyhow, the kids did a beautiful job, and you provided some sweet memories for them. Maybe by the time they are teens they will have created an entire little Christmas town! Was fun at the PSB on Saturday. See you next time, Christie!
Wow, very nice!! Hey, guys, if I need some help with mine……….
Heeey! I am a former third grade teacher with a marble jar! Works like a charm. Love, love the gingerbread houses. Made those with my class a couple times, but it did not look like that! You have inspired me to try with my little daughters. Low, low expectations, but what fun!
Will they be entering them in th PSB contest? I had a blast last Saturday. Too bad I had to leave early. TTFN, Tessa
Those look great! Where do you get the chipboard houses? I really like the bead “lighting” 🙂 I can’t wait to try this out.