From Erik and everyone at Erik HOMEMADE
We wish you warm Christmas Greetings
Vintage Christmas card (circa 1940's) from Erik's collection
Christmas Greetings sincere,
To say "How do you do?"
And to wish just the best,
"Happy New Year" for
You!
Click here to print a copy of this vintage greeting card->Download Craft pdf Template-Vintage Greeting Card Christmas 2010
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Snowy Globe Ornaments
What could look more Christmas-y than snow and pine? These little gems are quick to make and look right at home on a holiday table or hung from the branches of a Christmas tree. Vary the ribbon colors to suit your color scheme...and make plenty to give!
You will need
scissors, skewer, scrap paper, spoon
Carefully remove hanger and cap from ornament by sqeezing the wire hanger and sliding the cap upwards. Use caution since the inside lip of the glass ornament may be sharp! Set aside.
Cut a sprout or two from the pine stems. Tie a scrap of ribbon around the stem and trim the ends. We simply tied a loose knot and cut the ends on an angle. Carefully force the pine stem (with the knot) into the opening of the ornament, using the skewer to help place the pine, if needed.
Roll a piece of scrap paper into a cone-shaped funnel and place it into the opening at the top alongside the pine stem. Carefully spoon the glitter into the funnel filling the ornament with the desired amount. Replace cap and hanger.
*choose artificial pine or other greens that will pass through the opening of your ornaments.
**we chose Diamond Dust because it looks like real snow/ice...feel free to use any glitter you like.
Sources: Diamond Dust: Floracraft
Click here to print a copy of these instructions->Download Craft pdf Template-Snowy Globe Ornaments
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A spicy twist on an old favorite! This candy is a quick to make gift for family and friends; the crunch of ginger snaps will make it a new holiday treat! A perfect recipe to make with the kids...
Ingredients
zip-seal plastic bag, wax paper
Place ginger snap cookies in a zip-seal plastic bag and crush into coarse crumbs. Melt chocolate candy wafers according to package instructions. When chocolate is thoroughly melted, add spices and salt. Stir until well blended. Add crushed ginger snaps; stir until thoroughly coated with chocolate mixture. Pour onto a sheet of wax paper; sprinkle with cake decores; allow to harden. Break into pieces. Package as desired. Store covered in a cool dry place for up to two weeks.
Yield: about 1 lb candy.
Click here to print a copy of this recipe-->Download Recipe Template-Gingerbread Bark
Sources: holiday cardinal plate; Crate & Barrel.
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Floating on a snowflake star, this little nativity would be perfect for a place-setting favor. It is small enough to be tucked in anywhere you want to show the reason for the season.
For one nativity decoration you will need
1 pill box nativity scene, or a nativity scene small enough to sit on the snowflake ornament
1 plastic snowflake ornament, large enough to hold the nativity scene
small branches clipped from a holiday bouquet
1 pine chenille stem, long enough to circle the base of the nativity scene
3-4 tiny white flowers, clipped from a larger bunch
silicone-type craft glue, we used Household Goop
If using the pill box nativity scene, carefully separate the nativity scene (top) from the metal band of the pill box. (Save the botton part, including the gold metal band, for another project.) With silicone type craft glue, glue the nativity scene to the snowflake making sure it is centered; allow to dry.
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Bring a smile to every face this holiday season with these quick-as-a-wink to make candies! Look for jelly beans in the candy aisle of the grocery store this time of year...or substitute red hot candies, if you have trouble finding the black ones.
Ingredients
1 14oz package white candy coating wafers
2 cups (plus a little more, if needed) shredded coconut
black and red jelly beans
2 forks, wax paper
Melt candy wafers according to package directions. When candy coating is thoroughly melted, fold in 2 cups coconut. Stir until well blended. Add more coconut, if necessary to make a stiff candy. Using 2 forks, drop about 1 tablespoon onto wax paper. Immediately press a jelly bean into the center of each candy and allow to cool completely. Once cool, remove candies from wax paper and store tightly covered in a cool place, for up to 2 weeks.
Yield: about 36 candies
Click here to print a copy of this recipe;Download Recipe pdf Template-Reindeer Noses Candy
Sources: tray; Target Stores: fabric (tablecloth); Studio e Fabrics.
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Save your bottle caps and look what you can make for the Christmas tree! It takes very little to whip up this little cutie! All you need is the recycled cap and some craft supplies you already have on hand! Change the color of the top pompon, and you will have flavors to tempt everyone!
For each ornament you will need
1 recycled cap from a mouthwash bottle, the long conical type
2 coffee stir straws
2 large pompons-1 any color for base, 1 ice cream color
5 small white pompons, for whipped cream
enough fancy trim to go around top of cap
small holly leaves and berries, for garnish
6-inch cord, thread, or floss, for hanger
tacky type craft glue, scissors
Wash and dry mouthwash cap. With tacky glue, glue base pompon into bottom of cap. Referring to the photo, cut coffee stir straws to desired length; insert into cap alongside the base pompon. Tie a knot in cord and glue into cap, slightly aside of the straws. Allow to dry.
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Reminiscent of oil lamps of days gone by, this version uses a small votive candle instead of kerosene! Make sure the glass parts are free of oil and grease or the glue will not bond properly. Fill the resevoir with anything small to give your lamp a little color...and the best part, almost everything can be found in the dollar store!
For each hurricane lamp you will need
1 5-inch candy dish with cover that has a flat knob on the top
1 crystal taper holder
1 hurricane-type candle holder
3-inch wide red wired ribbon
sprig of artificial holly, or evergreen, with berries
small items to fill resevoir, if desired, we used small antique glass ornaments and beads
votive candle
Glass Bond glue**, or other glue suitable for adhering glass to glass
Wash and dry each glass part, making sure it is clean and free of dust, dirt, and oil residue. Follow the gluing instructions printed in the label to adhere the taper holder to the center bottom of the candy dish. Adhere the hurricane to the top of the candy dish cover, centering it on the flat part of the knob.
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What to do with all of those quintessential gift bows stuck to all of our holiday presents? It is a shame just to throw them away...Here is an idea that will brighten any Christmas tree or other locale where you decide to display it! These are so easy to make, you will want to make more to deck your halls!
For each ornament you will need
1 styrofoam ball, large enough to accomodate bows
Lots of gift bows in various sizes and colors
extra gift ribbon, for hanger
bobby/hair pin, for hanger
straight pins
tacky type craft glue, scissors
Using pins dipped in glue, pin the bows to the styrofoam ball, covering it entirely. You may need to remove the cardboard square on the bottom of the bow in order to get the pin through the bow. If so, do so carefully, leaving the staple. Allow to dry.
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Make someone on your holiday gift list these chocolate covered beauties! A few drops of peppermint oil added to the melted chocolate will turn any mug of hot cocoa into something extra special! Package the precious little candies quickly because you will be tempted to sample them all!
You will need
good quality chocolate chips, we used white and semi-sweet chips
marshmallows
peppermint oil (not extract), if desired
wooden skewers
decorative sugar crystals and decorations*, we used "Confetti", "Hot Pink", "Electric Blue", "Popsicle Orange" sparkling sugars and "Send in the Clowns", and "Winter Wonderland" party decoratifs from India Tree.
small bowls, to catch sugar/decorations that do not stick to chocolate
wax paper, spoon, paper candy cups, candy boxes, desired packaging
Follow package directions to melt chocolate chips. Allow chocolate to cool slightly so as to not melt marshmallows when they are coated. If desired, add 3 to 4 drops of pepperment oil; stirring thoroughly. Using a wooden skewer, roll marshmallow through chocolate, covering sides completely, but avoid covering the top.
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It is so easy to create visions of sugar plums like these tasty looking frosty canes! All you need is some plastic candy canes found at the dollar store and some white caulk! Change the color and shape of your beads for an even sweeter temptation--but do not bite into one! They are strictly for decoration!
For each ornament you will need
1 plastic candy cane ornament
white paintable caulk, "for kitchen and bath"
glass seed beads
8-inch length of 1/4-inch ribbon
scissors, plastic knife or wooden craft sticks
heavy glass, jar, or mug
small bowl, to catch beads
With plastic knife, or wooden craft stick, carefully spread caulk over the short end and curve of the plastic candy cane as shown. Holding candy cane over a bowl, quickly sprinkle seed beads onto the wet caulk, covering as desired. Allow the beads that do not stick to fall into the bowl so that they may be used again. Continue to sprinkle beads onto the wet caulk until you are satisfied with the results. Gently press the beads into the caulk.
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