Happy Friday!
This week’s activity is good enough to *almost* eat – miniature gingerbread houses made from terracotta pots! You can try, but we don’t recommend munching on these adorable little ornaments.

You Will Need:

• Miniature Terracotta Pot
• Paint Colors of Your Choice
• Paint Brushes
• Cup
• 1/2 inch Ribbon
• Scissors

To Begin:

1. Start by peeling the sticker, if you haven’t already, from the bottom of your terracotta pot. There should be a hole on the bottom of the pot – it’s important that it’s not covered as you won’t be able to turn your terracotta gingerbread house into an ornament.
2. Next, turn your terracotta pot upside down on a napkin or paper plate. With your white paint and paintbrush, paint the trim of the terracotta pot.
3. After the trim has been painted, you’ll want to paint the “roof” white as well. Add some drops of white paint to create icicles.
4. Using whatever color you think looks best, paint a door and windows.
5. Next, add filler elements to your home – candy canes, gumdrops and trees. You can even paint white dots to give the effect that it’s snowing.
6. After your pot has dried, choose your favorite 1/2 inch ribbon and cut off a piece roughly 8 inches long. Tie the two ends of your ribbon together to make a large knot. String the loop up through the hole. The knot should secure it in place.
7. Another fun idea would be to add a bell to the inside!
8. Ta-da! Hang that Terracotta Gingerbread House up!

Have you tried this craft? Email your crafts to support@corwindesign.com to have your craft featured on our Facebook Page!

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