Catch the Gingerbread Magnet!

Use Crayola Squeezables™ 3-D Paint to decorate one-of-a-kind gingerbread magnets that will stick (on your refrigerator) for a long time.

1. Color a wooden or foam gingerbread cutout with Crayola Washable Markers on both sides.

2. Cut a short piece of magnet tape with Crayola Scissors. Peel the paper off the magnet and stick the magnet to the center of the gingerbread cutout.

3. Use Crayola Squeezables™ 3-D Paint to decorate the front of the gingerbread shape. Air-dry before attaching to the fridge.

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.

Magnets— WARNING: Only use common magnets that have a weak attractive force, for example, magnetic tape or flexible refrigerator magnets. Never use permanent, high-attractive-force magnets, for example, rare earth magnets or magnets used in motors. If the magnet is small, follow the small parts guidance. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

Squeezables® 3-D Paint— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Not for use on skin.

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.

Wood—By its nature, wood is rough and may contain splinters or sharp points

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crayola supplies

• Markers
• Blunt-Tip Scissors
• Squeezables Glitter

household supplies

• wooden shape
• magnet tape

"I made this craft with my grandchildren during their Thanksgiving break. It was very enjoyable and not messy. "
Alma L., grandmother, ages 7 and 9.

"My children made personalized gingerbread magnets for our family. We used them as place cards at Christmas. This craft was easy enough for them to do on their own. "
Virginia D., mother, ages 9 and 11.

After ginger was discovered to have a preservative effect when added to pastries and bread, lots of recipes were developed for ginger cakes and cookies.