Enchanted Nameschild

Steps

1. Shape your animals using air-dry clay. You can start with simplified shapes: an oval for the body (place it on a table so it has a flat base) and a rounded triangle for the head. Then pinch the clay to form two ears and attach the head to the body.
2. Model details like the paws or tail so the animal can hold a small empty Bonne Maman jar. For example, the fox can hold the jar with its tail, or the rabbit with its paws.
3. Using a small pointy tool (knife, toothpick, fork…), draw the facial features. Then let dry for 24–48 hours (or follow the instructions on the clay package).
4. You can leave your animals as they are or paint them with gouache or acrylic paint.gouache ou de l’acrylique.
5. Create mini bouquets with holly and fir branches to decorate the Bonne Maman jars. Add a few stars and tiny Christmas ornaments.
6. On small pieces of paper (or directly on sticky labels), draw a red frame and write your guests’ names in gold, as shown in the video. Stick the papers onto the Bonne Maman jars and arrange your animal place-card holders on the table.