15 Responses for "what present could i make for a five-year old cousin?"

1. The Mysterious One January 29th, 2009 at 1:26 pm 1

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   How about a new roof for the doll house.

2. Jman January 29th, 2009 at 8:17 pm 2

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   if your really good at at wood working maybe make her a little car for the house like an old wooden car and then paint it etc?

3. mikentammy76 February 2nd, 2009 at 12:14 am 3

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   How about doll clothing or furniture for the dolls that live in the doll house?

4. Carolyn M February 3rd, 2009 at 1:00 am 4

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   You could probably make her a cute purse, matching t-shirt, decorate some flip-flops, decorate a beach cover-up and make some jewelry and she’ll be ready for the summer.

5. insignia February 5th, 2009 at 4:14 pm 5

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   teach her to save money by making her a can bank. use old cans, cover them with anything pretty. that’s it.

6. manhattanmaryanne February 7th, 2009 at 4:05 pm 6

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   how wonderfully creative you are…and a lovely cousin!
   why don’t you find some project ..that they two of you can make together….like a teddy bear ..or baking together….
   that this time..the gift includes her input….since she’s now 5.

7. late664 February 8th, 2009 at 6:18 pm 7

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   How about working with foam.

   Make a playable world… with houses, cars, and figures that have interchangable clothes,etc.

   And to top it off, make all the figures have actual faces of those that are important in her life.. her mommy, her dad, you, etc…

   Just print them out, cut them to the proper sizes, and paste them onto heads.

8. The Beach Saint February 9th, 2009 at 8:23 am 8

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   How about a carrying case for the Doll House or her dolls? You could decorate it with ribbons, decoupage and her name.

9. kathy k February 11th, 2009 at 10:47 am 9

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   Make he a puppet stage, can be done very simply with 1×2’s 2×2’s and canvas..or old heavy duty curtains!..add a couple of sock puppets and viola…she is now starring in her own productions!
   I love the creative, home-made gifts for kids…my kids spent hours working on things like the puppet shows, turning huge boxes into homes. Kudos to you for teaching your cousin that life is not all Nintendo, and computer games..

10. alexigeorge February 11th, 2009 at 10:22 pm 10

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    Really, its not the gift that makes the event special, but the giving itself. Whenever you give, you are giving of yourself. So, don’t worry too much about what you give. Throughout the year, keep constant contact and be available for important people in your life. That is the best ongoing gift one can give.

11. Endroren February 13th, 2009 at 1:23 pm 11

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    Did she especially like the books? Or the doll’s house? If so there is no harm in repeating yourself. A new book is always great if she enjoyed the last one (especially if you write a story about her). And if the doll’s house is a favorite, add on. Build a shed, some furniture, or some other accessory for it.

    I think what you’re doing is great and it is something that she will certainly look back on with fond memories.

12. lma0814 February 15th, 2009 at 5:05 am 12

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    Beading and jewelry design are big this year. Youl could put together a kit for her to make her own jewelry that you could help her with. Little girls love dazzling beads and baubles.

13. ????? February 16th, 2009 at 4:38 pm 13

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    Photo album of her, or another book with a story you made up starring her!
    A bird house so she can watch and learn about birds. You can help her make a stepping stone for the back yard, with a memory of the two of you doing it. Check out craft sites on line.
    You sound wonderful!!!!! What a lucky cousin!!!

14. Chris February 18th, 2009 at 5:16 pm 14

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    How about starting a photo album for her. She probablly won’t know what it’s about at the age of 5 but will get the hang of it.
    Start with the oldest photo you have ( grandmother and grandfather) then their kids which will be aunt’s and uncles, plus mother and father (wedding photos) etc and keep adding to it each year with captions (year born, and to which aunty or uncle)under each photo.
    This way, as she gets older she can add to the album.
    I started mine when I was 18. It’s grown a lot, as I have 123 cousins on my mothers side and even more on my fathers.
    Then when she/he gets married … carries on the photo album.

15. lilian c February 21st, 2009 at 9:24 am 15

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    why don’t you encourage her to help you make the present with you? buy all the stuff and have an arty crafty day with her my daughter loved stuff like that when she was 5 and still does now at 13 she loves art, and is very good at it.