To make this project, follow the supplies list and directions below:

Project from: Our Craft-N-Things

Supplies Needed:

• 1 piece Black construction paper
• White tempura paint
• 1 paper plate (for easy cleanup)
• 1 water bottle or stamper of choice

Directions:

Get creative and encourage your little one to make what they think a snowstorm would look like.

Well a friend of mine Robin turned her Post Christmas tree into a Valentine tree! Some may say its to early to hop on to the next holiday (Valentine’s Day) but instead of the extra work of hauling the greenery out of the living room, keep it around for another month or so and turn it into a “V-Day” lovers tree!

Here is a picture of Robin’s tree below along with a few other Valentine trees I found around online!

Here are a few pictures that I took when the snow started…

Supplies:

• 1 empty paper-towel tube.
• Glitter, fortunes, horoscopes, confetti, mints, funny notes, chocolate coins, small party favors.
• 12- by 12-inch piece of wrapping or tissue paper.
• Scissors.
• Glue gun or tape
• Ribbon

Directions:
Cut the cardboard tube in half, then cut one of the halves in half. Fill all three pieces with glitter, confetti and other festive accessories. Lay the wrapping paper face down on a flat surface, then set the three cardboard tubes in an even row at the edge of the paper, leaving a 1/2-inch space between each tube. Carefully glue or tape the edge of the wrapping paper in an even line across the tubes. Roll the paper over the tubes once and trim excess paper (also on each end of the tube). Gently twist tubes at the disconnected points and add ribbon for flair. Add them to the table place settings, place a bunch inside a large glass bowl or hand out right before midnight.

Tips and variations: Before giving poppers to guests, use a pin to poke holes around the edges of the tube so it will break open easier. For smaller poppers, use cardboard tubes from wrapping paper. Use color copies of family photos for a personalized look.

My family took a dinner cruise on the Portland SPIRIT as a Christmas gift from my Aunt and Uncle in Kenmore Washington. They are so generous to send us girls (My Mom,Grandma,Sister, and me) for a good night together and yummy food as we cruised the Willamette.

I hope you all have had a wonderful holiday with your celebrations and traditions! Continue to enjoy family and friends this next year! Many Blessings to you all!

Here are a few pictures from our holiday:

Looking at lights on Peacock Lane (visit their website {HERE} )

The Portland SPIRIT Dinner Cruise ( Visit the Portland Spirit website {HERE} )

Yummy holiday drinks! Cheers

Mom, Me, and Sister

Supplies Needed:
*Clear Christmas balls, available at just about any craft store
*Paper punches; I would suggest using cutters of the 3/4″
*Foil tape; you can find this in the heating department of your local big box store like Menards and Lowes and such
*Boning tool, optional

–> For full instructions visit DIY Maven and create your own!

Merry Holidays Everyone!

Baily’s Chocolate Dipped Martini

Ingredients:

• 4 oz. Bailey’s Irish Cream Liqueur
• 1/4 Cup chocolate melting chips or chopped Hershey’s milk chocolate candy bar
• 1 shaker chocolate sprinkles

Steps:

1. Melt chocolate in the microwave in 10-second increments; stir until smooth.
2. Pour chocolate on to a saucer.
3. Dip the rim of a Martini glass in the melted chocolate and immediately shake chocolate sprinkles over the chocolate rim.
4. Add Baileys and ice into a cocktail shaker with ice.
5. Shake and strain into the chocolate-rimmed Martini glass to serve.

S’mores Merrytini

Ingredients:

• 5 oz. milk
• 1 Tablespoon Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup
• 1 – 2 tablespoons Kraft Jet-Puffed Marshmallow Creme
• 1 graham cracker
• 1 chocolate bar piece

Steps:

1. Add milk into a mug or glass.
2. Stir in Hershey’s syrup until combined.
3. Spoon marshmallow creme on top of the cocktail. Wait for a couple of minutes and the cream will settle forming a smooth topping.
4. Insert the graham cracker and chocolate bar piece into the crème topping and serve.

Santa’s Hat

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 Teaspoon water
• 1/4 Cup sweetened, flaked coconut
• 3 oz. red cranberry juice
• 1 oz. Malibu Rum
• 1/2 oz. grenadine
• 1 candy cane

Steps:

1. Mix together powdered sugar and water until smooth.
2. Fold a paper towel into a 4-inch square and lay it on a saucer.
3. Spread the powdered sugar mixture on top of the towel on the saucer.
4. Spread coconut in a shallow layer on another saucer.
5. Dip the rim of a Martini glass in the sugar mixture on the towel until the rim is coated.
6. Then, dip the sugared rim into the coconut. Use a spoon to pack the coconut on to the sugar coating so it stays on the rim.
7. Add the cranberry juice, Malibu rum and grenadine into a cocktail shaker with ice.
8. Shake and strain into a prepared Martini glass and serve.
9. Garnish with a candy cane. Break off the top hook of the candy cane if desired.

Supplies Needed:

• 1 metal coat hanger
• embroidery hoop, any wreath/circular form
• crayons
• hot glue
• hot glue gun
• plastic soda bottle caps
• glass bottle caps
• decorative ribbons

Below are a few at home ways you can create your own bird feeder with items that you may already have in your home.

Be sure to hang your bird feeder somewhere peaceful, sheltered and away from cats and squirrels!

Empty peanut butter jars:

Empty plastic soda bottles with spatulas:

Peanut butter and seed covered pine cones:

Orange Bowls filled with seed: