Make this easy fruit Christmas tree HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons. And if your kids need a little incentive to clean their plate, turn dinner into Christmas HERE.
The Rudolph, The Grinch and The Scrooge Christmas Cocktails
If I was actually still in Christmas party mode, I think I would have to throw a shindig that included cocktails based on Christmas characters. Make The Rudolph, The Grinch and The Scrooge cocktails HERE at Rock UR Party. (By the way, if I was served a Grinch, I would most definitely tell the bartender, “You make a mean … Read More ...
DIY Christmas Sugar Cube House
There’s something wonderfully charming about a miniature Christmas house, especially one with snowy white walls and a red-and-white peppermint roof. This sugar cube house takes familiar kitchen ingredients and turns them into a festive cottage, complete with candy-trimmed windows and a little chimney. It’s the sort of Christmas craft that makes you want to clear the table, put on some … Read More ...
Reindeer Name Cookies
Who would you be? Make reindeer name cookies HERE at Parents.… Read More ...
3-D Gingerbread Christmas Trees
I think it’s the snowy edges that got me. Or the 3-D part. Or the consistent awesomeness that is not martha. Find the step-by-step instructions for making 3-D Christmas trees from non-3-D cutters, including make-ahead tips and a template, HERE at not martha.
And if you need proof of said consistent awesomeness, remember these gingerbread houses perched on mugs… Read More ...
Festive Eggnog Christmas Cake
This is exactly what I would like to see after my Christmas dinner. Bright, fun, festive perfection. And wait ’til you see the inside! Find the recipe for Eggnog Christmas cake HERE at Bakingdom.
Candy Cane Reindeer
I think it’s the antlers that make these super adorable. Make candy cane reindeer HERE at Martha Stewart.… Read More ...
Reindeer Sandwich Cookies
The added bonus of sandwich cookies: They stand up. Perfect for displaying reindeer. Make reindeer sandwich cookies HERE at Parents.… Read More ...
Gingerbread Man Bread Tags
From the queen of bread tag art (see?), here’s the latest cuteness from our own, Amanda. Find the how-tos to make adorable gingerbread man bread tags HERE at Crafts by Amanda.
Looking for more Christmas Snowman Crafts? Check these articles out.… Read More ...
Crepe Paper Dreidel and Stocking Favors
Find the templates, how-tos and video instructions to make these candy-filled, crepe paper dreidel favors (or a Christmas stocking) HERE at Martha Stewart.… Read More ...
Candy Tree
Candy ornaments? How do they not disappear before Christmas? Love the peppermint stick base, too. Find the how-tos HERE at Martha.… Read More ...
Embroidered Mason Jar Toppers for Food Gifts
Just to make your homemade food gifts even mooooore crafty, embroider a mason jar topper. I love this idea. Find the how-tos HERE at Make and Takes (spotted on babble).… Read More ...
Leg Lamp Cookie Cutter
Clearly A Christmas Story is one of my (and many, many others, I’m sure) favorite Christmas movies, because this is officially the third post I’ve written on the tale over the years. (See here and here.) Now you can honor the recent-classic through cookies. Check out the leg lamp cookie cutters
, available here.… Read More ...
The First Gingerbread People
Yes, it’s Adam and Eve as gingerbread people. With removable leaves (egads! Shield your child’s eyes.) Find them HERE at Cute Food for Kids. Looking for Christmas themed Cookie Cutters, then check these out.
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Christmas Petits Fours
For a last minute Christmas treat idea, wrap Oreo Cakesters in fondant and pipe designs on top with royal icing. I have more detailed how-tos over at my blog. These Christmas petits fours are straight from the pages of my book out early next year, Sugarlicious
. Find a pdf of the directions HERE.