I am preparing to host a Christmas Cookie Decorating Play-date and have been trying to decorate and organize a little more. Today I decided I would make a Christmas Card holder out of ribbon over one of the door frames. Usually our cards are lined up on the piano and fall down and eventually become a big mess.
This was so easy to do. It might have taken 10-15 minutes tops. Supplies needed: A lot of ribbon, I am guessing 15-20 yards depending on the size of your door frame and if you make bows or not. I have a 50 yard roll of brown ribbon with Christmas trees printed on it that I bought at Sam's Club on clearance years ago. You will also need clear thumbtacks to hang the ribbon and paperclips or clothespins to clip the cards onto the ribbon. I have some nice clear clips that worked perfectly for attaching the cards. This was super easy to do, but I did have the help of my husband who is a pretty good bow maker from his years of teaching floral design in his horticulture program. I simply tacked the ribbon to the molding, then tacked up the bows. Then I clipped the cards onto the ribbon. I think it looks so pretty and now we can really enjoy our Christmas cards. It was such a bonus too that I didn't have to trek out in our deep snow and fight the Christmas shopping crowds to find the supplies. I had everything on hand.
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No, I am not so on the ball that I have already made Christmas candy this year. I wish I was. I am actually feeling a little behind and still have some decorating and lots of cooking to do. At least the tree is up and full of star wars and star trek ornaments and homemade ornaments that the kids made in previous years. I let the boys decorate the tree last week and it looks cute with its mis-matched ornaments. I took these pictures last year with the intention of writing a blog post then. (...One year later)
We made some simple homemade candy for neighbor and teacher gifts. These are really easy to make and package into cute little gifts. 
You can use almond bark or chocolate. Melt in a double boiler or in the microwave in short increments (stirring in-between) Melting discs work well too. There are often melting directions on the package.
These homemade candies are so easy to make. You just dip stuff in chocolate and let it dry on wax paper. Chocolate covered pretzels are one of our favorites.
Last year, we dipped marshmallows and the boys loved them.
Then dip in sprinkles...
Or crushed peppermint candy
Then let dry on wax paper.
Make peppermint bark by spreading white chocolate on waxed paper then sprinkling the chocolate with crushed peppermint. When it dries, break it into pieces.
Peppermint bark is always a favorite.
You can make your candy look festive with colored sugar sprinkles and edible glitter.
Turtles are easy to make too. Just microwave caramels for a few seconds. I think I microwaved these for 7-8 seconds. Then push a pecan into each softened caramel.
Dip in melted chocolate to make turtles. We also love nuts dipped in chocolate for nut clusters, caramels and coconut. Dried berries would be good too.
Use candy molds to make chocolate suckers or festive chocolate shapes. After pouring chocolate into the molds, freeze until firm. Then pop out of the molds.
If gifting your chocolates, wrap in plastic or waxed paper or use containers and tins to package your handmade treats.
These are the best gifts - homemade Christmas treats. Or savor them at home with your friends and family as you make lasting Christmas memories.
Disclosure: The Crayola product, gift card, information, and additional gift pack have been provided by Crayola. However, any opinions are honest and are my own.
We received these Crayola products to make some Holiday crafts and have had such fun crafting as a family. My husband who is pretty artistic made some pretty cool decorations and the boys got really creative too. The boys made all kinds of things out of Model Magic this afternoon. There is quite a collection of small ornaments and creatures drying in the kitchen.
My husband made this Noel ornament last night with Model Magic. It is drying now, but will look lovely on the tree.
My very creative husband also made this charming homemade wrapping paper with Crayola Slick Sticks on poster paper.
I added some Glitter Glue to some of the embellishments after wrapping this package. I love the subtle sparkle.
So have fun and get crafty this holiday. Enjoy crafting together as a family. Check out the Crayola Holiday Crafts Pinterest Board for more ideas.
Disclosure: The Crayola product, gift card, information, and additional gift pack have been provided by Crayola. However, any opinions are honest and are my own.
Disclosure: I received products for review, but all opinions are honest and are my own.  It all started with a letter to Santa which included a thank you for last year's presents, a wish list, and a request asking Santa to reserve a special Elf to visit and spend Christmas at our home. We couldn't believe our eyes when we came downstairs one morning to find that Santa had sent three elves! There was excitement in the air and much anticipation as we read our letter and instructions from Santa. Santa also reminded us of the true meaning of Christmas. “You’ll share kindness and goodness and have lots of fun,  Santa instructed us to set crackers and water out each night because the crackers sound like crunching snow and the water is melted North Pole Snowflakes. Each night we sprinkle Magic North Pole Snowflakes on the elves to bring them to life. This allows the elves to go on all types of adventurous Elfcapades!  One morning we awoke to find an elf had been riding the four-wheeler.  Another elf was missing the cold of the North Pole and was discovered in the freezer.  This elf decided he liked the view from the ceiling.  The elves love to play when the boys are asleep. This elf was found riding on a dinosaur.  The elves traveled with us over Thanksgiving and enjoyed their new surroundings for their nightly Elfcapades. The boys made sure to pack everything their elves would need. My six year old even packed a small blanket and pillow.  The boys are having so much fun with their elves and love waking up each morning to see what the elves have been up to during the night. They are so excited for Christmas this year. Our new elf friends have really helped us get into the spirit of Christmas. To learn more about this timeless Christmas tradition visit Elf Magic online. Disclosure: I received products for review, but all opinions are honest and are my own.
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