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Last Minute Teacher Gift Idea – Cash Treats

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Post sponsored by Martha Stewart Crafts.
I feel like December was getting away from us, but I wanted to be sure my son’s teacher knew how much we appreciated her. This gift is so fast and easy to put together, but is perfect for any teacher or anyone else who is hard to buy for. Cash pleases everyone right? And this giving it this way is sure to make it memorable.
I got the idea for making them look like treats from Life as Mom who dresses the cash in a box of chocolates. I had these cute Martha Stewart treat boxes and wrappers and knew they would work perfectly to make it more fitting for Christmas.
Supplies:
1. Open a treat box and place the printed tissue in with the patterned side down. Place 15 treat wrappers inside in three rows of five. 

2. Fold your dollars in half and then in thirds and in thirds again. Secure with a swirl paper clip to mimic the design on the top of a chocolate. 
3. Fill each wrapper money. I did every other alternating a dollar and four quarters so it would end up being $15. You can do any combination of bills and coins.
4. Fold the tissue down over the money to help hold it in place. Then add the box cover, ribbon and tag.

Now, beware, this is not a gift to shove in a backpack for the bus ride or it will be a big mess by the time it arrives. It has to be held still for obvious reasons.
What did you do for teacher gifts this year?
Disclosure: Martha Stewart Crafts provided the product for this post. The idea and cash was all my own.

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Duck the Halls with Duck Tape Stockings

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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Duck Brand provided by ShurTech Brands, LLC for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

We love Duck BrandĀ® Tape for tons of fun craft and gift wrap options, but have you seen their Holiday designs? They have holiday bows, snowmen, candy cane and more that are perfect to Duck the Halls with holiday cheer. We love them for decorating packages for the mail, making in to bows for gift wrap and more! Today we used it for a last minute gift idea when we were going to visit the Great Grandparents. We wanted to take them some holiday sweets and decided a stocking would be the perfect way to wrap them up.

All you need is some cardstock, a roll of Duck BrandĀ® Tape, and scissors.

I drew out a stocking template that would fit on a 8.5″ x 11″ sheet of cardstock, but would be wide enough to get the treats out since tape doesn’t stretch.

You can download my stocking template, or draw your own. Cut out two stocking shapes out of the cardstock. Tape the top of each one placing the center of a strip on the top one of the stocking pieces and folding half down each side. This gives it a nice finished edge. Repeat for the other piece.

Then, place the stocking pieces on top of one another to start attaching them. Put a line of tape just overlapping the top piece and going over the left edge about a half inch, folding it over to adhere the two stocking pieces. Extend the tape around the right side to cover the back and align with the half inch that wrapped around.

Once you get down to the curvy part of the stocking, cover the front and trim the tape so it just overlaps to the back just enough on each side to hold the stocking pieces together and seals it shut.

Finish the back of the stocking by covering with lines of tape and trimming them to the edge.

Add a few treats and you have a cute and easy gift for neighbors or friends!

The kids gave them to their great grandparents and you should have seen their faces light up!
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Sparkle Snowflake Ornament Tutorial

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I originally shared this post on Ucreate, but wanted to post it here in case you missed it. 

At our house I’m the only girl, so I love the chance to add in glitter and Christmas time is the perfect time to sparkle it up. I love those large statement ornaments in the stores, but they usually come with a big price tag so I set out to create some of my own.


SUPPLIES:
  • Ribbon
  • White Cardstock*
  • Circle Edge Punch Starter Set*
  • Circle Edge Punch in Diamond Lace*
  • Glue Gun
  • Krylon Glitter Blast Glitter Spray in Silver Flash
*could be replaced by purchased doilies
First, cut 6 inch squares out of the cardstock. Place the square on the Circle Edge punch set to six inches and punch all around. Repeat until you have four.


Fold the snowflakes in half.


Take a piece of ribbon and loop it around and then fold the end in half and glue the ends together.

Glue the folds of the snowflakes together in the center with the ribbon in the middle so the pointy parts fan out equally.


Hold the ornament hanging from the ribbon in one hand and spray with glitter blast from the side about 10 inches away. The force of the spray will spin the ornament making it easy to coat evenly.


Hang to dry for a few hours.

 


That’s it! So simple, right?! I love how they make a big statement without denting your budget. The glitter looks beautiful reflecting the lights on the tree!


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Holiday Scents and Sensibility

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I know it’s not officially winter yet, but it sure feels like it around here. With recent highs in the 40’s I’m voting that winter has arrived. These are the times when I’m so thankful to have a warm and cozy house for my family and friends that pop in for a holiday visit. I love to have a little something up my sleeve to make my home especially warm and inviting welcoming the joy that comes with this time of year.
So, how do we prepare our homes and make them a haven where people will want to gather? Appeal to the senses, all five.

Smell – Just like Alicia Silverstone says in the movie Clueless, “whenever  boy comes, you should always have something baking.” Well, it’s true and not just for boys. Everyone loves a delicious smell. You can’t always have something baking, but you can cheat and make it smell like you do. These GladeĀ® Sweet Holiday Treatā„¢ scents are perfect for this! I lit the candle and a few minutes later my three year old came running upstairs and asked me what I was making. It smells that good.

Sight – Add pops of color and seasonal accents through the home. Great ways to do this with a budget and limited amount of time is with throw pillows, framed printables, and banners. It’s also great to add personal touches like photos of your family or items that spark memories.

Touch – Have comfortable seating where people can relax. Keep your thermostat at a comfortable temperature adjusting for a full house or oven baking. Have soft blankets close by for kids overtired from travelling or to snuggle with during a movie.

Hearing – Holiday music can really add to the mood. Choose songs that aren’t too crazy or annoying and play them with the volume low so you can easily talk over it.

Taste – Keep something warm and comforting to whip up quick for visitors coming in from the cold. This may be easy homemade oreos, hot chocolate mix, or syrup to make pumpkin steamers.

A great way to appeal to a lot of the senses and bring a special atmosphere is starting a fire in the fireplace. Watching the flames, hearing the crackle, feeling the warmth, it’s like comfort food. A fire is nostalgic and takes you back to the simpler days when things weren’t so rushed.

Get festive this holiday season with the GladeĀ® Limited Edition Winter Collection available exclusively at Target. Inspired by the best feelings of the season, the GladeĀ® Sweet Holiday Treatā„¢ scent lets you indulge in the irresistible scent of rich cocoa, toasted nuts, and creamy caramel. The 2013 GladeĀ® Limited Edition Winter Collection was inspired by the nostalgic, spontaneous, snowy, moments that build up to the holidays. Creating memories with loved ones defines the season and the holiday lineup from GladeĀ® is just as memorable.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of GladeĀ®. The opinions and text are all mine.

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