Salt Dough Crown of Thorns ~ Ash Wednesday

We made a Crown of Thorns out of a Salt Dough Recipe

It was pretty easy, except we rolled out ropes

 to braid a wee bit long initially,

the kids laughed about how Jesus

 would have to have been a giant to have worn it!

But with a bit of water added, we I redid our ropes for a more appropriate size!

Turned out pretty cool!

Materials:

4 c. flour
1 c. salt
Water
Toothpicks

Directions:
Mix flour and salt. Mix enough water to make a stiff clay. (A little warmth helps dissolve the salt.) Knead until smooth to remove any air bubbles. Roll three long ropes and loosely braid them. Form braid into a circle and stick toothpicks loosely throughout the entire crown.  Bake at 350° F for an hour or until it is dry and light brown.



Fat Tuesday

In an effort to have my kiddos begin to learn

and live out the liturgical year

we made these


I do not think they really understood
the Mardi Gras mask idea.


However, this girl had fun making them!

~Miss Queen of Crafts~

Always fun trying to capture the gang

 in the same picture....

We also made King Cake from this recipe.

(that is Baby Jesus that Evan painted

 incase you did not recognize Him)

Since He is wooden we did not bake Him inside!

Again, trying to get a "good one" of everyone

 in the same picture is easier said than done!

This is about as good as it gets!