~ Blogmas Day 23 ~ Last Minute DIY Gifts ~

Crafty, creative gifts are my favourite. Adding the personal touch to a gift brings a smile to every recipients face.

 

That in mind I set about making these candy cane hot chocolate bauble's , be careful you can't drop these like I did!!!

Materials/Ingredients:

• Empty Baubles from a craft shop
• Hot Chocolate Powder
• Mini Marshmallows
• Candy Canes
• Ribbons
• Tape

Method:

• Fill half the bauble with hot chocolate powder, press down to compact.
• Crush up a candy cane and add a layer on top of the chocolate powder.
• Top with mini Marshmallows.
• Seal bauble with a bit of tape. Try not to shake as layers may become combined.
• Add same ribbons for both hanging and decoration. And maybe a mini candy cane...

Sweet Stockings

This was an easy one

 

Supplies:

• Assorted Sweets
• Brown Paper
• Red Thread
• Sewing Machine
• Scissors

Method:

Cut your paper into stocking shapes.
Fill with sweets
Sew all edges closed

Reindeer Poop

Supplies:

• Maltesers
• Cellophane Bags
• Coloured Cards for labelling

Label reads:

"I've hear you've been naughty,

so here's the scoop,

all your getting is

Reindeer Poop"

Retro Sweet Box

I've seen these everywhere but you can easily make your own after a trip to your local sweet shop.

Supplies:

• Sweets
• Cake Box
• Ribbon

Everyone would love to receive these gifts, they are functional, tasty, decorative and Christmassy!!!!

Hope you feel inspired to give a homemade gift this year!

Send me your creations and leave some comments!

xx