Simmering Spices

I made a mixture of a few spices and put them into 4 oz square tins for a few Christmas gifts:

I decorated the tin with a strip of paper on the bottom and ribbon on the lid, tied it up with smaller ribbon & jingle bells and attached a card:

I added directions to the card and also the recipe in case they want to make it again:

2 Tablespoons Ground Cinnamon

2 Tablespoons Ground Cloves

1 Tablespoon Ground Nutmeg

1 Tablespoon Anise Seed

1 teaspoon Ground Ginger

1 cinnamon stick

Simmer together with 2 cups water or apple cider. Can reheat until scent diminishes.

Christmas Ornament

Have you ever made something for a gift exchange and then didn't want to give it away?

I made this ornament for that exact purpose . . . but am thinking I will have to make something else - I only have one of these flat circular ornaments - maybe just buy some more?

It says Prince of Peace (which is one of my favorite titles for Christ) on it - but you can't see it from the photo.  I used the baby Jesus sleeping and put some straw-like pieces inside the ornament.  Embellished with some jingle bells and ribbon and it really turned out precious!  I really want to keep it - should I?  =)

Card Candy

Miniaturized embellishment for greeting cards - these are all 1 1/2 to 2 inches big.  So cute - but perhaps too bulky?  This is my first swap for card candy, so I don't have the hang of it yet! 

I made 6 sets and will get back some sets in return.  Could be fun ;)  Way time consuming!!