Advent Activities: December 7, 8, & 9

December 7
Second Week of Advent
Light the “Candle of Preparation.”
Read from Scripture.
Pray for loved ones,
and prepare a new prayer list for the week.

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December 8
Make a Christmas card for a special friend.

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December 9
Create embossed gift tags.

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Embossed Gift Tags

1. Cut a simple shape out of cardboard.
2. Glue cardboard shape onto a square of cardstock or other heavy duty paper.
3. Cover with foil and secure with tape in back.
4. Gently press along the edges of the shape with eraser end of a pencil, a cotton swab, or anything with a firm but dull end. Pressing too hard or using a sharp tool will tear the foil.
5. Optional: Press (like “coloring” with the dull tool) the rest of the foil on the background of the shape to enhance contrast.
6. Color with semi- or permanent markers either on shape, on background, or both.

Other Ideas:

• greeting card inserts
• bookmarks
• picture frames (cut out rectangle in the center so the photo shows through)
• wall hangings
• table setting name cards