How to Make a Santa Claus Key
If you don't have a chimney, or you leave a fire burning on Christmas Eve, your little ones might worry about how Santa Claus is going to get inside the house. Well, Santa is magic, of course, but we can all use a little help now and then. So make this key with your kiddos, and make Santa's work a little bit lighter.
Things You'll Need
- Skeleton key or heavy card stock
- Newspaper or paper towels
- Glue
- Glitter
- Ribbon
- Card stock
- Printer or markers
- Scissors
- Hole punch
Instructions
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Cut a large key shape out of heavy card stock if you do not have or cannot find a skeleton key. It doesn't have to be fancy or perfect, as long as you can tell that it is a key.
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Place the key or key-shaped card stock on a sheet of newspaper or a paper towel. Cover with glue.
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Sprinkle the glue-covered area of the key with glitter. Allow the glue to dry completely. Turn the key over and cover the other side with glue and then sprinkle with glitter. Allow the glue on the second side to dry completely.
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Cut a rectangle shape, about the size of a 3 x 5 card from the card stock and write a poem on it using markers or glue and glitter. You can also type up a rhyme on your computer and print it using your printer.
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Here is a sample poem that you can use for your key:Santa, we don't have a chimney,But we love you, that's for sure!So this year, please use this special keyAnd come in the front door!
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Use the hole punch to put a hole near the top of the key, if you are using a card stock cut-out. Cut a piece of ribbon and tie the card with the poem onto the key. Hang the Santa Claus key outside near your front door for Santa to use.
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Tips & Warnings
You can find skeleton keys at many hardware stores.
Resources
- Photo Credit http://www.sxc.hu/profile/woodsy
