With zero knowledge of how houses are really built, I’m only guessing that gingerbread house building is akin to laying drywall, whereas this sugar cube
house pays homage to the bricklayer. Build a sugar cube house HERE at Martha Stewart.… 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.
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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.
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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.
Twelve Days of Modeling Chocolate
Who knew that so many ideas could spring from an egg-shape? Find the round up and links to tutorials for twelve days of modeling chocolate ideas for Christmas and winter from an egg cookie cutter HERE at Hungry Happenings. And bonus! Check out the fabulous giveaway hosted by Hungry Happenings to make your own.… Read More ...
Tiny Figgy Puddings
Every time I see anything related to figgy pudding I can’t help but sing “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” in my head. Turn bite-size chocolates into tiny figgy pudding HERE at Luvcrumbs.
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