Yay, more excuses to use your push pop containers
! The Partiologist is embarking on 12 Days of Push Pops ideas, and first up is this adorable “gingerbread” push pop. Find the how-tos HERE at The Partiologist.… Read More ...
Snowman Lollipop Favors
More and more I’m liking these ideas to dress up store-bought lollipops (hmmm, dare I declare a new trend that’s not really new as you crafty, clever people have been doing this forever?). Find the how-tos to turn lollipops into snowmen HERE at The Frugal Crafter.… Read More ...
Peppermint Rice Krispies Treats
It’s the candy cane hook for the rim of your mug that got me with these. Make peppermint Rice Krispies treats HERE at She Wears Many Hats.… Read More ...
Reindeer Noses Candy
I spotted this on Pinterest and found it so easy and clever. (I use those words “easy” and “clever” a lot, so clearly I’m drawn to things that are easy but still clever.) Find the idea for reindeer candy noses HERE at A Personal Touch.
Chocolate balls
and red jaffa balls
were used to fill these bags.… Read More ...
Snowglobe Cookies
It’s simply a good idea to make snowglobe cookies stand up like, you know, snow globes. These are supercute to boot. Learn to make snowglobe cookies HERE at Cut Out and Keep, by Crazy About Cookies. {spotted by Amanda}… Read More ...
Gingerhaus Kit
While a gingerbread house of this grandeur ordinarily seems too intimidating and time-consuming for me, all you gotta do is package it in kit form, and I change my tune. Now I want this. Find the Gingerhaus Manor Baking kit HERE at House on the Hill.… Read More ...
The Holiday Issue of Bird’s Party Magazine
I can’t help it. I keep going back to the latest holiday issue of Bird’s Party magazine. It’s filled with a ridiculous amount of detail, definitely a must-read for inspiration if you’re hosting any sort of holiday party this year. Each stunning set of ideas commits fully to a specific feel, color, and warmth, whether classic red and white Christmas, … Read More ...
Easy Christmas Cheese Reindeer
A two second, cute-as-can-be appetizer for Christmas… cheesey reindeers! Find the how-tos HERE at Cute Food for Kids.
You will need Cheese triangles
to make these Easy Reindeer for Christmas treats.… Read More ...
Reindeer Donuts, Santa Hat Pretzels, and Other Fun Food for Christmas
I had no idea that Oriental Trading, those crucial suppliers of super-cheap favors to parties everywhere, had recipes, did you? I think I spotted these on Pinterest. Make Christmas reindeer donuts HERE at Oriental Trading. And find more such recipes at their Free-n-Fun Christmas recipe collection, like these Santa hat pretzels.
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Gift Idea: Jam-Making Kit
Loving this gift idea from Donna Hay (especially for those in parts of the world where fresh fruit is now in season): a jam making kit. Find it HERE.… Read More ...
Bacon Candy Canes
Just when I thought perhaps the bacon trend had passed, nope. There it is in candy cane form. Find bacon candy canes
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Christmas Cookie Roundup
It’s not too early for Christmas cookies yet, is it? As far as I’m concerned, June isn’t even too early. Find a roundup of over 30 ideas for Christmas cookies HERE at Better Homes and Gardens.… Read More ...
Chrysanthemum Salad and a Christmas on the Farm Giveaway
The summer has flown so quickly. At this rate, Christmas will be here in the blink of an eye! Visit Craftside to enter to win a copy of Christmas on the Farm: A Collection of Favorite Recipes
, Stories, Gift Ideas, and Decorating Tips from The Farmer’s Wife and for the how-tos to make this gorgeous Chrysanthemum salad, a … Read More ...
Ice Ornaments
I love these fruit-filled ice ornaments from Everyday Art (I know, I’m stretching the Edible Crafts definition, but i did say “fruit-filled”). Learn to make them HERE. (spotted on Gooseberry Patch)… Read More ...
Hot Chocolate Snowman Jar – Christmas Gift Idea
Yep, that’s marshmallows and hot cocoa packaged to look like an adorable snowman. I spotted these approximately 30 seconds ago on Be Different Act Normal and rushed over here to share. Learn how to make this cleverness in a jar HERE at For What It’s Worth…or Not.… Read More ...