Martha Stewart's magazine from the fall had a great idea to cross stich a portrait of your child (or pet).
It's an old fashioned way of documenting your child or pet as a holiday treasure.
Simply take a picture of your subject and head to the craft store.
You'll need:
Cross stitch cloth called AIDA cloth.
Embroidery hoop (wooden)
Thread according to the colors in your image.
You'll also need a needle to make an X in each box.
You could use graph paper to plan your portrait.
Michael's, Jo-Ann's, Hobby Lobby, Hancock and some Walmarts will have the supplies.
The thread is inexpensive, so is the fabric. If you can't find individual AIDA cloth, buy a kit.
Here is a video for more instructions on cross stitching: