Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts

Monday, December 1, 2014

Mistletoes Christmas artwork using kid's footprint



Last year I wanted to make a special personalized gift to my husband from my babies (then 19 months and 1 month old). My friend sent me a photo of a project that she had made with her kids. Super cute and super quick to make!

You will need:

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Instructions

First paint your wood plaque (or item you are using) if you need to. I painted mine white since it was wood. You could use paper and frame it as well. I purchased my wood plaque from Michael's.



Next decide on the placement of the footprints depending on your artwork. Paint the bottom of the baby/kid's foot with green acrylic paint, then press the foot to the wood, canvas, etc. If it is only one child, then do this with each of his feet. If not, then use one footprint for each kid.

Then with the black sharpie, write the name of child next to his footprint.

Decorate the rest with paint or paint pens. For wood plaque, I'd recommend a few layers of Mod Podge or Acrylic sealer. Perfect keepsake or a gift for grandparents, etc.

Here are some links that I found after the fact on Pinterest:

The Mushy Mommy Blog


Discount Queens Blog


Footprint Mistletoes- DIY Decorative Keepsake Plate




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Wednesday, December 12, 2012

12th Day of Christmas in a Jar - S'Mores Kit in a Jar



For the twelfth day of Christmas in a jar, we have a quick and easy S'Mores Kit in a jar. I found the idea from the FrugalGirls.com website. I also made a mini version using small mini Hershey's Bars.

You will need:

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Instructions

This is a very quick project for those last minute gifts! Most of the items you might even have lying around the house.

Step 1

In the quart size jar, put one chocolate bar, 4 whole gram crackers and then 8 large marshmallows. You can put the gram crackers and marshmallows directly into the clean jar or you can bag them in plastic zip-loc bags. For the pint jars, I put 2 mini chocolate bars, 3 halves of gram crackers and 4 large marshmallows.

Step 3

Decorate the jars however you'd like. Feel free to use the free printables below or order your custom personalized stickers (or personalized digital downloads for you to print) from Davet Designs.






Free Printable Downloads:

Copyright for free downloads and printables is owned by Davet Designs and is for personal, non-commercial use only. Feel free to link to the download on your site, but please link to the original post for the download (DO NOT use the original files on your site). The circles can be punched out with a 2.5 inch hole punch.

S'Mores kit in a Jar front printable S'Mores kit in a Jar in a Jar back printable

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

11th Day of Christmas in a Jar - Biscotti in a Jar



For the eleventh day of Christmas in a jar, we have Biscotti in a jar. I used my Italian Biscotti recipe and Chocolate Almond Biscotti recipe, but I haven't made them in quite some time.

You will need:

  • 1 Quart or Pint Size Wide Mouth Jars {Quart Jars and pint jars}
  • Homemade Biscotti (any flavor)
  • Ribbon, Tags, Labels, Etc. (Optional)

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Instructions

Homemade Biscotti is easy and fun to make. You can be creative by making different kinds, or just stick to one kind per jar. Make some with or without nuts, chocolate chips, etc. See "Biscotti" tag on this blog for more Biscotti recipes (I'm always adding new ones!)

Step 1

Make a few batches of Biscotti using your favorite recipe (or one of the many on this blog). When you slice your Biscotti, the greater the angle you cut it, the longer the Biscotti slice. Keep that in mind when slicing. I sliced the chocolate Biscotti shown in the smaller pint size jar shorter to fit into the pint size jar.

Step 2

Place your Biscotti in wide mouth jars.

Step 3

Decorate the jars however you'd like. Feel free to use the free printables below or order your custom personalized stickers (or personalized digital downloads for you to print) from Davet Designs.




Free Printable Downloads:

Copyright for free downloads and printables is owned by Davet Designs and is for personal, non-commercial use only. Feel free to link to the download on your site, but please link to the original post for the download (DO NOT use the original files on your site). The circles can be punched out with a 2.5 inch hole punch.

Biscotti in a Jar front printable Biscotti Mix in a Jar back printable


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Monday, December 10, 2012

10th day of Christmas in a Jar - Brownies in a Jar

Brownies Baked in a Jar

For the tenth day of Christmas in a jar, brownies baked in a jar. You can use a box mix or your favorite brownie recipe See our Double Chocolate Brownie Mix recipe.

You will need:

  • 4 Pint size jars {Amazon link }
  • 1 box of Brownie Mix or your homemade recipe
  • Ingredients listed on Brownie mix box or your recipe
  • baking spray {Amazon link }
  • Ribbon, Tags, Labels, Etc. (Optional)


Instructions

Step 1

Spay the inside of each jar with baking spray. Place jars in a baking dish.

Step 2

Mix your brownie mix per the boxes instructions or your recipe instructions. Pour 1/4 of the brownie mix into each jar. Bake at the temperature on your recipe, but for quite a bit longer. It took me almost double the recipe time. Check your brownies about every 10 minutes after the suggested time to see if they are done.

Step 3

Decorate the jars however you'd like. Order your custom personalized stickers (or personalized digital downloads for you to print) from Davet Designs.

Brownies Baked in a Jar


Bridget Davet / Davet Designs

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Sunday, December 9, 2012

9th Day of Christmas in a Jar - Gingerbread Cookie Mix in a Jar



For the ninth day of Christmas in a jar, we have Gingerbread Cookies. I found the recipe on Christmas-Cookies.com.

You will need:

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Instructions

It wouldn't be Christmas time without the smell of gingerbread cookies baking! Compliment your Gingerbread Cookie Mix in a jar with a cute gingerbread man cookie cutter. You can tie it on with ribbon or wrap him up.

Step 1

Using the canning funnel (purchase for $1.25 at Walmart in the canning jar section), pour into the jar 1/2 of the flour (1-3/4 cups), baking powder and baking soda. Pack the layers firmly after each layer. Next layer the brown sugar and spices. Pour in the remaining flour as your last layer.

Step 2

On your tag or sticker, put these directions: "Empty jar of cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly. Mix in 1/2 cup softened butter, 3/4 cup molasses and 1 egg. Mix until completely blended. Cover and refrigerate 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll dough to 1/4 inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Cut into shapes. Place cookies on lightly greased cookie sheet about 2" apart. Bake 10 to 15 minutes. Decorate with icing.

Step 3

Decorate the jars however you'd like. Feel free to use the free printables below or order your custom personalized stickers (or personalized digital downloads for you to print) from Davet Designs.




Free Printable Downloads:

Copyright for free downloads and printables is owned by Davet Designs and is for personal, non-commercial use only. Feel free to link to the download on your site, but please link to the original post for the download (DO NOT use the original files on your site).

Gingerbread Cookie Mix in a Jar front printable Gingerbread Cookie Mix in a Jar in a Jar back printable


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