Episode 107 - Celebrations
Segment #1 - Invitations
Activity - Sock Baby Invitations

These cute invitations can be used for a baby shower or a baby's birthday. (See more ideas following instructions.)

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• 1 colorful cotton knit toddler-size sock
• Fiberfill or other lightweight stuffing material to fill the sock
• 1 yard of ¼-inch colorful grosgrain or other sturdy ribbon
• 1/4-inch pompom for the top of the cap
• Fabric glue or needle and thread for the pompom
• Nontoxic fabric markers
• Colorful construction paper or poster board
• Scissors
• Markers
• Clean, snack-size potato-chip can with lid
• Packaging tape

LET'S GET STARTED:

1. Fill sock with stuffing material until the stuffing reaches up to the beginning of the cuff (make sure the heel portion is filled).    
2. Cinch the sock closed where the cuff begins, and tie it tightly together with ribbon.
3. Fold the cuff over the top portion of the stuffed sock to create the look of a stocking cap.   Fold the edge up one turn.   Glue a pompom on top if you wish.
4. Draw two eyes below the cap with fabric markers.   Tie a ribbon around the midpoint of the body, cinching it slightly.
5. Slide the ribbon through the tag, which includes the party details, knot the ribbon and tie a bow.  
6. Cover the outside of chip can with construction paper.  
7. Write address of guest on outside.
8. Place sock baby invitation into chip can and attach lid. Tape lid to keep it secure.
9. Bring to post office to weigh for postage.

Variations:

MILESTONE BABIES

Challenge your preschool or school-age child to be on the lookout for some of baby's "firsts," such as first big smile, first word, first haircut, first game of peekaboo, etc.   Once a "first" has been identified, make a small, stuffed sock baby together and call them "Milestone Babies". Make and decorate a can for each one. Display babies in child's room. As she gets older remove and frame tags to keep a record of the firsts and the child can play with them.   Due to small parts, the "Milestone Babies" should be kept out of reach of children 4 and under.

SNOWMAN INVITATION:

OTHER ACTIVITIES FROM THIS EPISODE:

Invitations
Pancake Invitation
CD Case Invitation
Sock Baby Invitations
Cartons and Cans
Story Blocks
Fruit Tarts
Fruit Tarts
At the Table
Hurricane Lanterns
Lily Pad Napkin Holders
Woven Placemats
Animal Riddle Place Cards