Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Christmas Tree Ornament

 Christmas Tree Ornament with Cinnamon Sticks 

These are cute and smell great! I made these to hang on out tree this year. I love that they were super easy to make so the kids were able to make some too. 

All you need is cinnamon sticks, some cute ribbon, string and hot glue!




Supply List

Cinnamon Sticks

Ribbon (with wire works best, but is not necessary)

String or hooks for hanging

Hot glues gun and Glue

Drill with a small drill bit (optional)


Follow these few steps to make these cute ornaments!

1. To hang your ornament you will need a string or a hook connected to the cinnamon stick. I used a drill with a very small drill bit to put a hole through one end of the cinnamon stick. I then put the string through the hole to have a hanger. If you don't want to make a hole you could also tie a sting around the cinnamon stick and secure it with some hot glue. 

2. Tie some ribbon pieces on your cinnamon stick making them shorter to longer from top to bottom. If you are using wired ribbon they will stick out from the sides better. If you are not using wired ribbon you will be able to glue them to the cinnamon stick a little so they will stick out. 

3. Using the hot glue help secure the ribbons to the cinnamon stick if necessary. 

4. Now you are done and have a cute ornament to hang on your tree or even use as a gift! 

Happy Holidays!


Sunday, March 15, 2020

Hand Print Rainbow with a Pot of Gold




Hand Print Rainbow with a Pot of Gold




Materials:
Directions:
  1. Trace a little hand onto the construction paper and cut out one for each of the rainbow colors.(Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple)
  2. Cut out a pot in black paper, and cut out your gold in gold or yellow paper. 
  3. Glue together the hands in a rainbow shape.
  4. Glue on your gold and pot to the hands.
  5. Hang it up for a cute St. Patrick's Day decoration!

Saturday, March 14, 2020

Alternatives for Toilet Paper

Here is your list of your TP alternatives! 
Make note!

  1. Tissues
  2. Paper towels 
  3. Napkins
  4. Fast food napkins
  5. Baby wipes
  6. Washcloths 
  7. Leaves(don't grab the poison ivy)
  8. Tree bark
  9. Pine cones
  10. CVS receipts (that's about 4 feet of real estate)
  11. All those coloring pages your kids bring home...
  12. Socks
  13. Junk mail
  14. Newspaper
  15. High gloss magazine page
  16. In your anger of schools closing, use your child's homework. 
  17. Temporary tattoos 
  18. Tortillas
  19. Coffee filters
  20. Bidet
In all seriousness just hop in that shower...


Tuesday, November 19, 2019

"Elsa's Ice" Rock Candy



Disney's Frozen II is coming out in theaters this week! Elsa's Ice Candy is perfect to make for a Disney's Frozen themed Party or just for fun. I made this for a fun treat for my kids and they loved in.



Ingredients:
  • 1-3/4 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Light Corn Syrup
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • Food Coloring 
  • 1/2 tsp. Flavoring
  • Powdered Sugar for coating
*Other materials you will need include a sauce pan, baking sheet, and candy thermometer. 

Directions:
  1. Lightly spray a baking sheet or place a silicone baking mat on a baking sheet. 
  2. Add sugar, corn syrup, and water to a sauce pan. Bring to a boil while stirring constantly to dissolve sugar. Once it is boiling you can stop stirring. Let it keep boiling until it reaches 300℉ on your candy thermometer. 
  3. Once the temperature reaches 300℉ remove it from the heat. Working quickly, add the food coloring and flavor. I used strawberry flavor and a few drops of blue gel food coloring, so it ended up tasting like cotton candy. Stir quickly and pour onto your prepared baking sheet. Tip the sheet frpm side to side to help spread the candy and tap the sheet lightly to remove bubbles. 
  4. Allow the candy to cool and harden completely, about 30 minutes.
  5. Flip the baking sheet over to remove the candy. Use a hammer or something sturdy to break your candy into desired size pieces. 
  6. Coat your candy pieces in powdered sugar. This will stop it from being sticky. If you want cleaner or more clear looking pieces, use a lint free cloth to rub some of the powdered sugar off. 
  7. Keep in an air tight container. Enjoy!

Tips/variations:
*You can make your candy any color or flavor. This could be an easy treat to add to any themed party. I love to have red cinnamon candy during the holidays.  
*Be careful when breaking the candy, it will be a little sharp.




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