Candy Cane crafts are fun to make because you can eat them while you work, as well as make colorful Christmas projects. Of course, not all candy cane crafts are made with the real, edible thing. If you want to keep your finished projects from year to year, look for artificial candy canes to craft with - so you don't have to worry about insects. There are even a few … [Read more...] about Candy Cane Crafts
Archives for May 2012
Candy Cane Fudge
by Noreen Doll. Candy Cane Fudge is a great recipe that combines two favorite sweet treats: candy canes and chocolate. It's so easy that kids can make it with some adult help. Don't forget to supervise them when using the stove. Mix in a saucepan: 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup cocoa Stir in: 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup milk 1 Tablespoon corn syrup Bring … [Read more...] about Candy Cane Fudge
Candy Cane Cookies
by Noreen Doll. Candy cane cookies are fun and easy to make. It's a great family activity. I found this recipe in a newspaper several years ago and it became a tradition to make these candy cane cookies whenever a favorite aunt came to visit from out of town. She made a point of coming at some time before Christmas just to be able to do some fun pre-Christmas … [Read more...] about Candy Cane Cookies
Candy Cane Sweet Treats
Candy cane sweet treats are fun to make and fun to eat. Kids will love helping to make them. These peppermint treats are perfect to serve at any party, or to take to a potluck meal. So stock up on candy canes and start creating your own candy cane sweet treats. Candy Cane Cookies This fun Candy Cane Cookie recipe is easy to make and fun for the whole family to do … [Read more...] about Candy Cane Sweet Treats
Clothespin Christmas Ornaments
Clothespin Christmas ornaments are fun to make. You don't even need a ribbon or thread to hang them - you can just set them astride a branch. Some clothespin Christmas ornaments need to be painted, but many of them can just have a face drawn on. Use felt or fabric for clothes - and beads, lace or buttons to finish them off. Pipecleaners twisted around the neck make … [Read more...] about Clothespin Christmas Ornaments
Advent Calendars
Advent calendars are used to mark the days from December 1st until Christmas or sometimes the 21 days of Advent. I have 4 of these calendars and am making 2 more. I have also given them as gifts. Advent Calendars don't require treats or gifts. The first Christmas countdown calendar I made, and the ones I make to give away, have tiny ornaments that are moved from the … [Read more...] about Advent Calendars
Advent Calendar Gift Ideas
Advent calendar gift ideas are for calendars that have little pockets, boxes or drawers as places to hide small gifts, candy, or a tiny ornament. Small pieces of candy or stickers make good gifts. I have always liked the idea of finding an activity to do for each day on the calendar, rather than gifts or candy. Advent calendar gift ideas can be found in several … [Read more...] about Advent Calendar Gift Ideas
Advent Calendars to Make
These fun Advent Calendars to make are created from so many different materials that I've just put them all together. The calendars use boxes, clay pots, wood, cookie sheets, magnets, baby socks, bottle caps and more. You can make an Advent calendar from almost anything. Here are ideas to get you started. Advent Calendar This amazing Advent calendar is a … [Read more...] about Advent Calendars to Make
Fabric Advent Calendars
These felt and fabric Advent calendars will require some stitching. Some have decorative stitching around the edge, or are embroidered. A few will need a sewing machine or require hand stitching. All of them are easy and very pretty when finished. Advent Calendar Pockets Make these pretty Advent calendar pockets with white felt. Stitch red trim around them and add a … [Read more...] about Fabric Advent Calendars
Paper Advent Calendars
These paper Advent calendars are made of paper or cardboard. There are a few that are printable. Most are easy to make. You might even want your kids to help you make them, or to help make ornaments if you are going to use them. For matchbook calendars, you can find 10 or 12 small matchboxes for $1 at Dollar Tree. Paper Advent calendars are so easy to make, you can … [Read more...] about Paper Advent Calendars
Advent Calendar for Giving
by Noreen Doll. An Advent calendar for giving is a wonderful way to begin the Christmas season. Many people use Advent calendars for giving small gifts and treats daily to their youngsters. Others have activities that are tucked into each day, for the child or family to do that day. It occurred to me that a wonderful Advent idea would be for a child or children … [Read more...] about Advent Calendar for Giving
Jesse Tree
Many families are making a Jesse tree instead of, or in addition to, an Advent calendar. Here are articles on the history of the Jesse tree, plus ideas and printables for making one. Jesse Tree Calendar Daily activity ideas for your Jesse Tree Calendar. Jesse Tree History and instructions for making a Jesse Tree. Jesse Tree Information on the history, and … [Read more...] about Jesse Tree
