Copying Creativity: #90: Make an ornament for each of the Forgotten Carols

Thursday, January 6, 2011

#90: Make an ornament for each of the Forgotten Carols

One of our family traditions in December is to read the book "The Forgotten Carols". Ever since we started this tradition I've been wanting to make ornaments to go along with the story, but it's taken me 6 years!
A lot of the ones I made this year are not permanent, but I did a quick temporary one so I could have something. I will improve them as I go.

5 comments:

The 4 Willows said...: I didn't know there was an actually book. I thought it was just the concert they do. That's cool you made all those ornaments and it has special meaning to your family.; January 6, 2011 at 3:46 PM
Misty said...: I'm totally copying this next year!! If I remember, that is! I love the inn, the bow, and the flute thingy. You did great! I'm sure we could figure out a way to do the cradle...what a fun tradition!; January 6, 2011 at 10:12 PM
Princess Mommy said...: Could you possibly tell me which songs go with which ornaments? We have the same tradition only each year we pick and sing one of the carols and add it to the tree. I can't figure out which goes with the song "homeless".; December 18, 2013 at 11:55 PM
CalamityJane said...: For years I Have wanted to create forgotten carols ornaments. But I lazily waited for someone else to do the work. Your blog has inspired me because I am done waiting and I will go ahead and create my own. I just wanted to let you know that your inspiring people still and if you have updated photos I would love to see them.; November 9, 2017 at 10:56 AM
Jai Engravings said...: I came across this blog a few years ago looking for The Forgotten Carol Ornaments my self. A story shared every Christmas as a child. Just recently, my husband and I just started an engraving business (called Jai Engravings) and create these ornaments from wood! It'll be a wonderful treat to put these up on our Christmas tree as we share the story. I hope you have been able to continue to improve your ornaments.
JaiEngravings.com is our website if you'd like to visit.; November 2, 2018 at 1:33 PM

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Physical Goals
1. Exercise 30 min. every day for 1 month.

$ Quit drinking Pepsi

$. Do not eat out for 1 month.

$ Run a 5K

$ Go to bed by 11:30 every night for 1 month.

6. Wake up at 6:00 am every day for 1 month.

7. Learn how to ballroom dance.

8. Wax my legs.

$ Get a pair of glasses.

10. Eat the proper servings of vegetables every day for 2 weeks.

11. Floss my teeth every day for 1 month.

Spiritual Goals
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13. Daily Scripture study.

14. Daily prayer.

15. Visit every temple in Utah.

16. 100% Visiting Teaching for 12 months.

17. Family Scripture study every day for 1 month.

18. Start a journal and write in it every night for 1 month.

X Help Neil get Rod's temple work done. X

19. Take a family name to the temple and do all the ordinances
for her.

20. Learn how to do family history work.

21. Go to the temple at least once a month.

22. Visit one temple outside of Utah.

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25. Have a play date once a week for 3 months.

26. Take the girls outside to play for at least 10 minutes every
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32. Make or Update scrapbooks for each girl.

$. Take the girls to Temple Square to see the lights.

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35. Take the girls to the Springville art museum.

36. One week of only playing with the girls when they are awake--no other tasks.

$ Take the girls horseback riding.

38. Decorate the girls bedroom.

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40. Take the girls to the Aquarium.

41. Write down my memories of Taylor's birth.

42. Help the girls say personal prayer at bedtime every night
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Goals for Neil
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45. Make a levi quilt for Neil and me.

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50. Write a Living Will.

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52. Invite a different family member over for Sunday dinner
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53. Go one month without spending money on anything except necessities.

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55. Have dinner by candlelight.

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$ Vacuum once a week for 2 months.

Talents and Fun Goals
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82. Study 6 different cultures; have a themed weekend with music, food, culture, and geography.

83. Complete a coloring book.

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89. Make a jewelry board.

$ Make an ornament for each of the Forgotten Carols.

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92. Go to a drive-in movie.

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94. Watch all the Star Wars movies.

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Service Goals
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98. Make 5 blankets to donate.

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