Welcome to - Mystery Box Cottage

Are you stumped on what gift to buy for that birthday party your going to be attending; or a special gift for the next wedding coming up? Maybe your even rattling your head on what to get your wife or husband for your anniversary this year!

 

Well look no further!

Jamie has got you covered. Its a one stop shop with gifts to go!

For any occasion, any age group, anyone!

 

Welcome to Mystery Box Cottage!

Choose a box from Jamie's gift section: Men's box, woman's box, Valentine's day box!

Or request a custom order. Give Jamie the occasion, and she will do the rest. You will receive a box of special goodies, with items that you could not have thought up yourself!

Now who doesn't like surprises...

 This is definitely an easy and fun way to get your gift shopping complete! 

 

Check out Jamie's shop for yourself!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/MysteryBoxCottage

 

But wait... it doesn't end here! Don't forget about the amazing extra services offered!

Have your gift custom gift wrapped with an included card!

 

You don't even have to wrap it now! Ship it right to the recipient, and your gift shopping is done!

Fast, simple, and very exciting!

 



Mystery Box Cottage... there is so many gift giving occasions following the new year.

Baby showers, Wedding, Birthdays. The list just goes on and on.

I am definitely stopping by Mystery Box Cottage myself!

 

 

Sweet Tea for You and Me

I just browse etsy...alot!

 

Today I have come across on of our Spotlight Shops: Candlit Desserts who has made...wait for it....SWEET TEA SOAP! Yes, I'm serious!

 

Not only does it look like Sweet Tea....but just think...you can take a bath and SMELL like Sweet Tea! Um yeah, so I am going to buy some now!

 

Go getcha some and be a Southern Girl too!

www.etsy.com/shop/candlitdesserts

Pooh Bear Party!

So my little guy recently turned 2 years old. I can't believe how fast time flies!

Since he was only a few days old he has carried around his little pooh bear blanky.
Who is now ratty and pretty worn out looking. "Poor pooh bear..."

Pooh bear is his everything! If we leave the house without pooh bear, you will never hear the end of it... haha
 

So... I decided to throw him a Winnie the Pooh birthday party, with a few cute, original ideas, that I would like to share with you all!

I'm sure there is other Pooh Bear fans out there... :)

 

Lets start with the party favors.

Well since my shop is based on mostly favor tags, I of course had to make some for myself for once.
I used some shimmering yellow cardstock, cotton red twine, and a little custom message. Ordered some honey sticks from one of our previous spotlight shops "Lee's Bees".
You all know how much pooh loves his honey; well who doesn't?!
Tied the custom tags around little bunches of honey sticks, and Voilà! Adorable party favors for all of the guests!


Next was the cupcakes. I searched around online for some cupcake ideas, and came across a Winnie the Pooh and Tigger fondant molds. They were so cute!
Now, personally, I hate the taste of fondant. Blah!
However, during the time of party planning, I was also making batches of fudge to send the family for Christmas. I thought to myself, "Hmmm, fudge can be molded; and tastes so good!"
With some trial and error and lots of mess ups, I finally was able to mold some faces! I made white chocolate pooh bear fudge and died it yellow. Then I made some peanut butter fudge for Tigger.
I then used black icing to dab the eyes and nose on Winnie the Pooh.  Not as neat as fondant, but I thought they came out pretty good :)
Whipped up a batch of my special homemade German chocolate cake mix, some cream cheese frosting, and put it all together!

They were a hit!
They looked pretty decent, and tasted unbelievably delicious! 
My favorite was the peanut butter fudge cupcakes. When you bit into the fudge and cupcake at the same time, Oh goodness, they tasted amazing!

Some simple ideas that turned out to be pretty good!




My custom pooh bear tags are now also listed in my shop: https://www.etsy.com/listing/173377451/custom-favor-tags-baby-shower-tags

So if you want to give it a shot by throwing a Winnie the Pooh party, be sure you check them out!

The cupcakes... your on your own!
Warning: be ready to stay up all night!
Haha. Lots of work, but will create some great memories for everyone!

If you have some party ideas of your own, please share with us! We would love to see your party throwing creations!!!
 



NYE Fruity Cocktail

New Year's Eve is right around the corner and here is a simple, elegant and pretty yummy drink to serve to toast in the New Year! It can't get any easier than this recipe!

What you need:

 

6 tablespoons raspberry vodka

1 (750 ml) bottle chilled champagne (Korbel, Brut, your choice)                   

6 fresh raspberries

 

Directions:

Pour 1 T. vodka into each of six Champagne flutes. Swirl glasses to coat with vodka. Fill with Champagne. Add raspberries and serve. 

 

Do you have a simple and easy drink recipe for NYE? Share it below! Help us ring in 2014!

Cherry Dump Cake

Need a fast and easy dessert to take to a Holiday party, Christmas dinner or New Year's Eve party? THIS dessert could not be any easier and the best part...it's oh so delicious!

What you need:

1 Yellow Box Cake Mix
1 Large Can Cherry Pie Filling
1 Large Can Crushed Pinapple
1 Cup flaked sweetened coconut
1 Cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, etc)
1 Stick of Butter

13 x 9 Baking Dish


What you do:

Dump Cherry Pie filling into bottom of baking dish, spread around with spatula.

Dump crushed pineapple (Not drained) onto the top of the cherry pie filling, spread around with spatula.

Spread flaked coconut on top of pineapple and cherry pie filling.

Dump 1 whole box of yellow cake mix on top of pie filling, pineapple and coconut. Spread around and until the pineapple, cherries and coconut are covered.

Spread cup of nuts over the top of the cake mix evenly.

Cut stick butter into pats and place on top of the nuts. Place evenly spaced so that butter will melt and cover top completely.

Bake in a preheated 325 degree oven for 1 hour! Cool a bit and Enjoy!

Etsy Spotlight Shop #19: LenasCakes

Who doesn't love a beautifully decorated cake? This next Spotlight shop actually "takes the cake!" Eleni from Lenas Cakes makes fondant decorations and toppers for every occasion! Now you can decorate your own cakes using fondant toppers handcrafted in Greece!

 

www.etsy.com/shop/lenascakes

 

What do you love about working with fondant?

ELENI:
Fondant for me was love at first sight. I think I love most every tiny detail I make to a topper, even if it is a "cute" or an "impressive" final piece. I love the colors that can be made by mixing different basic shades. But most of all I adore it when I find a new use for an old cutter!
How many toppers do you make in a day?

ELENI:
-Number of toppers made per day is not standard. Depends on my inspiration-if I'm planning some new designs...or the orders that have to be completed before a deadline!
So we start from one (if I really have to make that unique purple color I'm searching, I can spend all day)...and move up to 60-70 toppers if they are of the same design!

 

What makes your shop different than other shops selling fondant toppers on etsy?

ELENI:
I think all of us working with fondant share the same love for this unique product. I pay great attention to detail. From matching colors, to finding the real "perfect" design for everyone of my customers.
How did you get your start on etsy.com?

ELENI:
I started on Etsy about 8 months ago. The idea of handcrafters from all over the world joined to one place was too exciting to pass. Plus I live in a small town in Greece and people here are not very familiar with fondant decorations. They prefer more "traditional" desserts. I had to have my passion shared...so I joined the Etsy community!

 

How adorable are these toppers? Get some for New Year's, Birthdays etc! The best part that the shipping costs are very affordable too! Stop by Eleni's shop and order some toppers today!

 

DIY Holiday Gift Ideas

Sometimes finding gifts for everyone on your list is impossible! The cost really adds up if you want for find something for neighbors, coworkers, teachers etc. To help you reduce the cost of gifts this Holiday Season, we've compiled a list of DIY Holiday Gifts! Check it out!

Food/Treat Gifts:

1. Make your favorite holiday treats: Fudge, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods, Peanut Butter cookies with a Hershey Kiss in the center...then grab a few tins from the Dollar Tree (or a dollar store near you) and some tissue paper. Arrange goodies in the tin and hand out to neighbors, coworkers, teachers, mailman etc! **THIS IS GREAT FOR TEACHERS!**

2. An easy gift for a guy would be a gift bag full of Football Game Watching Goodies: Summer Sausage Link, Cheese, Crackers and Beer

3. Put together a Movie gift bag complete with popcorn, candy, and a $5 DVD (You can find hundreds of them at Wal-Mart)


Gifts for Kids:

1. For the little Princess browse Dollar Tree: Princess Tiara, Wand, Dress Up necklaces and bracelets, fun dress up shoes and a cute tutu. All of this will just cost $5.

2. For the little Dude browse the Dollar Tree: Puzzles, Color books, cars, plastic dinosaurs, etc. Put them all in a gift bag and VOILA! Gift for the neighbor boy, done!

3. You can also make teens/tweens/little girls some homemade LIPGLOSS! Just use a tub of Vaseline and Crystal Light drink mix! Mix together to desired taste and color and spoon into small containers you can find at Hobby Lobby! Hmm, I might need some of this too!


Gifts for Mom/Grandma:

1. Try out our Salt Dough Ornaments for a keepsake all Mom's and Grandma's will love!

2. Grab some paper and paint and make handprint keepsakes. Frame and let the kids decorate some brown paper for wrapping paper.

 

Just remember it shouldn't matter if you spend $100 on a gift! The best gifts are those that come from the heart.

 

If you love to crochet...make everyone a hat.

 

If you love to bake...give everyone a homebaked treat.

 

In the spirit of the season, give from the heart!

Jack Frost Martini

Having a Christmas party for the adults this year? These will be the hit of the party!

Not only will they be delicious, but the are so neat looking!

Don't forget the snowflake coasters! They definitely finish the look!

 

Jack Frost Martini
Makes 4 drinks

Ingredients:
1 cup pineapple juice
½ cup (4 ounces) light rum or vodka, if desired...
½ cup (4 ounces) blue curacao
½ cup (4 ounces) cream of coconut (not coconut milk)
10-12 ice cubes

Directions:
1 Mix together and strain into martini glass. Rim the glass with shredded coconut

 

 

Sing Loud

One of my favorite things about Christmas time are the Christmas Carols! I know you guys have been watching all those sappy Christmas Movies this season and boy wouldn't it be cool to be in some of those placed during Christmas? New York! Colorado!

No matter where you are I think this Christmas Tradition should be brought back. CAROLING! Wouldn't you think it was cool if people showed up at your house to sing a few songs? Wouldn't that instantly put you into the Christmas Spirit?

Here are two of my favorite Christmas songs and the lyrics...Grab a few friends and go sing to someone. Go have a coffee at Starbucks and just start singing. See how many people join in.

In the line a the grocery store...just start singing.

Remember what Will Farrell in the movie Elf Said:

"The best way to spread Christmas cheer is

singing loud for all to hear!"

WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS

We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Good tidings we bring to you and your kin;
Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Oh, bring us a figgy pudding;
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding;
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer
We won't go until we get some;
We won't go until we get some;
We won't go until we get some, so bring some out here

We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

O Holy Night

O holy night! The stars are brightly shining,
It is the night of the dear Saviour's birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining.
Till He appeared and the Spirit felt its worth.
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices!
O night divine, the night when Christ was born;
O night, O holy night, O night divine!
O night, O holy night, O night divine!

Led by the light of faith serenely beaming,
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.
O'er the world a star is sweetly gleaming,
Now come the wisemen from out of the Orient land.
The King of kings lay thus lowly manger;
In all our trials born to be our friends.
He knows our need, our weakness is no stranger,
Behold your King! Before him lowly bend!
Behold your King! Before him lowly bend!

Truly He taught us to love one another,
His law is love and His gospel is peace.
Chains he shall break, for the slave is our brother.
And in his name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
With all our hearts we praise His holy name.
Christ is the Lord! Then ever, ever praise we,
His power and glory ever more proclaim!
His power and glory ever more proclaim!

Substitute Me

Being in Texas during an ice storm is like shutting down the whole state. Kids are out of school, grocery store shelves are bare and sometime it's to treacherous to even get out and drive!

Over the past couple of days I have had to "substitute" and get crafty on several occasions!

For example: COFFEE! I must have on a cold icy morning, but if you're like me and love a little coffee with your cream and sugar than it's not so fantastic when you run out of Sugar, or Splenda or Equal. I did! So I used a touch of milk and a bit of powdered sugar and made a coffee worth drinking!

Today I ran out of dishwashing detergent for the dishwasher. I am so addicted to the dishwasher that it kills me to have to spend time handwashing dishes, and believe me in 4 days with 5 people in the family you can go through some dishes. I scoured the internet and found that you can substitute 1/2 teaspoon of blue Dawn liquid soap in the dishwasher without suds consuming your kitchen floor. Be careful not to add too much! The dishes were clean, smelled good and were spotless!

During Icemageddon, as we are calling it here in Texas, I got an email from my neighbor who invited me to a "cookie exchange party." Essentially you bake 2 dozen cookies, package them nicely with the recipe and go to a meet and greet and exchange cookies with another person. Problem is, I'm iced in and I'm out of cooking oil. I have substituted applesauce for the oil and the cookies have turned out great! And actually, they are really moist!

Do you have an secret substitutions that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear them! Comment below!

UGLY Sweater Mania

The newest trend in Christmas parties is the UGLY SWEATER PARTY! How fun would it be to walk into a room of people wearing over-the-top sweaters....

 

But what if the UGLY trend was taken to a new level

and we decided to implement the

TREE SKIRT PARTY....

could you imagine everyone wearing Christmas Tree Skirts?

 

 

Someone wear a Christmas Tree Skirt and send us the picture to

southerngirlsgetcrafty@gmail.com

 

your photo will be featured on our blog!

 

 



You've Been JINGLED!

The holidays are upon us and so is the season of giving! This absolutely adorable and fun game will keep you and your neighbors guessng this holiday season!

 

This is a version of "Ding Dong Ditched" and it's so much fun!

 

It's called "YOU'VE BEEN JINGLED!"

This is a great way to spread holiday cheer thoughout your neighborhood and receive some Holiday goodies too!

 

 

 

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS:

 

You'll need to start the game in your neighborhood by printing off 2 "You've Been Jingled" Rule sheets from:

http://www.beenjingled.com/

It looks like this!

 

The printable will tell you all the rules about the game, and for the 2 gifts you give out, you'll also need 2 printables to give with the gifts....this will keep the game moving!

THEN:

You'll need to put together a cute bag of goodies for the person you're going to "JINGLE."

Here are a few ideas to get you started:

 HOLIDAY  CRACKER GIFT

Made using a toilet paper roll filled with candy, novelty stickers, Starbucks mini gift card, small candy canes, peppermint sticks or whatever you'd like to fill it with! Wrap with holiday paper and tie with ribbons!

 

 

 

 MINI STOCKINGS

 

Fill mini-stockings (these are from the Dollar Tree) with candy, peppermints, homemade cookies,

candy canes, novelty toys for a house you know has kids, stickers, etc! Roll up your JINGLE instructions and place inside! Hang on your neighbors door and get the game started!

 

Once you have your 2 goodies put together deliver them to 2 of your neighbors and leave on the front door.

 

After they receive their goodies hopefully they will continue the game by giving to 2 more neighbors...and so on...soon Everyone should have a "You've Been Jingled" sign by their door!

 

SPREAD SOME HOLIDAY CHEER!

 

Salt Dough Ornament's

Tis the Season Moms & Dads!

Time to start Christmas shopping, but oh so many people to shop for...

Instead of breaking your bank, here is a super cute gift to give the grandparents, relatives, and even close friends.

It's handmade, personal, & can be used for years and years to come!

Salt Dough Ornaments!

 Here are a few different crafts that you can create with your children.

Each project will use the same ingredients.
Then you can choose the different colors and embellishments to use.

Ingredients:
(makes 15 ornaments)
 
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup salt
1 1/2 cups warm water
 

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Mix flour and salt well. Gradually add water, stirring with a large spoon. Finish mixing with hands.
Knead until soft and pliable.
Roll out on floured surface about 1/8 inch thick
Make a hand print and cut out shape around print leaving a border for Santa ornament, or use a circle cup, can, or other circle item to cut large circle around print.
Poke a hole in top for hanging
Cut out name if desired
Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) until hard, about 1 hour.
Decorate with paint and varnish to preserve.

If you have some extra dough left over, get out the cookie cutters and start cutting. Let the kids, paint and embellish!  Decorate, embellish, personalize however you'd like! These are items to cherish for a life time, and won't empty out your pockets!

I  definitely plan on making a few with my boys for Christmas this year!
If you decide to make your own, please share with us!



Etsy Spotlight Shop #18: e & o clothing co.

Looking for some cute baby or toddler clothing?

You have to check out e & o clothing co.

Adorable clothing designs, that your child will definitely love to wear!

From cute animals and pretty little cupcakes, to dinosaurs, cowboys and pirates!

 

 

Can't find exactly what your looking for!

 Not to worry, order your own personalized outfit!

Great for special birthdays and occasions!

 

 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/eoclothingco

 

I spoke with Talia, the crafty creator of these adorable onezies and toddler tees! Here is what Talia had to say!

 What do you love about making baby and toddler clothing?

Taila

 Designing, I want my designs to be different than what everyone else is coming out with. I do include some everyday simple designs in my line for those that are interested but am drawn to coming up with something new and unique.

How many shirts and onesies do you make a day?


Taila:
 Right now I work full time and am a mom to a very busy toddler so I only get a few shirts out a day, in my prime there were approx 500-1000 a month through wholesale but I never had time for sleep! 

What makes your shop different for others that sell baby and toddler clothing?


Taila:
 The unique designs and the quality. I am a stickler for quality onesies, why bother drawing a beautiful design if it's going to end up on a saggy see through onesie? I want these pieces to last the test of time rather than being something that can only be used once.

How did you get your start on etsy.com? 

Taila:
It actually took me a few months to get the guts to post anything on Etsy. I saw so many amazing designers and didn't think I had what it took. One fateful night in October I took the plunge and haven't look make since. I still am so thrilled with every new order, somebody likes my work!

Stop by and check out Talia's Shop, e & o clothing co.

Favorite some items, and get some Christmas shopping done!

Super cute and unique clothing items!

Your little one will sure be rocking in their new outfits!

Deck the Shop with Holiday Goodies

The girls of JDPaperie and MoseyRoseDesigns have decked the halls in our shops and have some great Holiday items to choose from! Come by and take a look!

 

 

HOLIDAY GOODIES FROM JDPAPERIE

www.etsy.com/shop/jdpaperie

HOLIDAY GOODIES FROM MOSEYROSEDESIGNS

www.etsy.com/shop/moseyrosedesigns

Feel Good Holiday Movies..TOP 5

Even if it isn't technically time to start watching Christmas/Holiday Movies...I have to say I have been glued to the Hallmark Channel already!

 

In honor of all things holidayish, here are my

TOP 5 HOLIDAY MOVIES!

#5:

 

THE SNOW BRIDE

Cute, Chick-flick, Corny

BUT ADORABLE!!

 

 

 

#4

 

I'LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS



Featuring 90's heartthrob

Jonathan Taylor Thomas!

Adorable. feel good movie, kid friendly!

#3

 

SANTA CLAUS THE MOVIE

One of my all time fav's growing up,

featuring Dudley Moore!

Kid Friendly!



#2

THE SANTA CLAUSE

Tim Allen at his best in my opinion...

And who doesn't love Bernard the elf?!

Kids adore this movie!

 

 

 



My ALL TIME FAV is.....(drumroll please)

 

 

#1

ELF

Funny, Charming, Joyful and Will Ferrell!

 

"The best way to spread Christmas Cheer,

is singing loud for all to hear!"

 







Etsy Spotlight Shop #17: Lee's Bees

I came across this shop while searching for one of my childhood favorites: Honey Sticks! We lived in a neighborhood in which one of the houses was occupied with a beekeeper. We called him, The Beeman. Every Halloween growing up we looked forward to going to The Beeman's house for Trick-or-Treat as he always gave us delicious Honey Sticks! YUM!

 

Our next spotlight is on a female beekeeper named Leeann and her etsy shop called Lee's Bees! Her shop is filled with products made organically from her very own beehives! You can't get any more local than that! Her products include lip balm, lotion bars, honey soap, table honey and my favorite: Honey Sticks! Drop by her shop and grab some great gifts and stocking stuffers!

 

www.etsy.com/shop/leesbeesNJ

 

We talked with Leeann and here's what she had to say:

What do you love about honey?

LEEANN:
Honey is nature's perfect food. It contains every element necessary to sustain human life. That's a good reason to love it, but wait, there's more! Honey has antimicrobial and antifungal properties. It contains probiotics, enzymes, amino acids. It never spoils. It is easily digestible. It is good for your skin. What's not to love about a substance like that? And it is, of course, delicious.

How much honey do your hives produce in a week?

LEEANN:
One colony's production of honey will vary depending upon the time of year and the weather. Right now, there is no honey being made in the hives. The bees are inside all clumped together, keeping their queen warm and waiting for spring. They are eating their honey stores very slowly to stay alive. It's a different story in the spring, though. When the trees are in full bloom - especially the black locust trees - when the sun is shining and the days are long, a colony of bees can bring in as much as 30 lbs. of nectar in one week! Over the course of a year, one beehive will produce between 25-60 lbs. of honey, with the average here in New Jersey being around 40. I've had hives produce 100 lbs. of honey in a good year, but that's the exception and not the rule. It all depends upon the weather.

 
What makes your shop different from other shops on etsy selling honey/honey products?

LEEANN:
The thing that sets me apart from many other shops on Etsy is that I'm a real beekeeper. I don't just have a couple of hives, I have farm full of them. I'm working hard to make beekeeping and farming a full-time occupation. And I do it all organically. There are no chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, any-cides used in my hives or on my property! I treat my hives with plants, essential oils and other natural products. Additionally, many of the shops making beauty products are really resellers who add a little fragrance to a premade base and call it their own. I worked hard to make the formulas I use to create really outstanding products from simple and natural ingredients. I'm so good at it, in fact, that I wrote the book - literally - on how to make things from beeswax and honey. Boston, MA-based Adams Media published my book, "Honey Crafting," this past spring!

How did you get your start on etsy.com?

LEEANN:
Sometimes life never takes a straight path. A Google search in 2008 brought me to an Etsy shop page for the first time. I saw opportunity, and began selling my handmade jewelry in a now-closed shop named Silverloft. Once I started beekeeping, though, jewelry making took a back seat when I learned how to collect beeswax and make lip balm. I love lip balm. It is everyone's friend. That discovery started me on my journey. Since I knew what a great, well-supported selling tool Etsy was, and had already gone through the learning curve, I opened the LeesBeesNJ shop and now I have all kinds of beauty products for sale, along with my raw wildflower honey and infused honeys. Lee's Bees products have been shipped to every state in the union except Idaho, and to 22 countries. I am looking forward to making new products and spreading the honey-bee love even further across the globe!

And maybe even to Idaho.

Be sure to stop by Leeann's shop and pick up some honey sticks, lip balm and honey soap for stocking stuffers! She does honey wedding favors/party favors too! YUM-O!

FREE HOLIDAY PRINTABLE

Print and frame to display!

 

Made especially for Southern Girls Get Crafty by Veronica Foley Design @ www.etsy.com/shop/veronicafoleydesign!

Drinks and Treats

One of the best parts of fall and winter are the warm and cozy drinks and the yummy treats! Here is a yummy recipe for some "adult" hot chocolate and a great idea to do with the kids!

 

 

Adult Hot Chocolate

Here's what you need:

1 Part DeKuyper® Peppermint Schnapps
Hot Chocolate
Hershey's Chocolate Bar
Cheese Grater       

Here's what you do:

1. Fill mug with hot chocolate and add ingredients.
2. Garnish with whipped cream and grated chocolate shavings!                                                                  

            

Here is a great idea to do with the kids! These would be awesome teacher gifts with a Mug from the Dollar Store and some hot chocolate mix packets!

 

What you need:

Plastic or Metal Spoons

Melting Chocolate (dark, milk, white...your choice)

Marshmallows, Chocolate Chips, Peppermint Sprinkles, Jimmies, etc for decoration

 

Here's what you do:

 

1. Melt your chocolate in a double boiler on the stove.

2. Dip spoons in chocolate and place on wax paper.

3. Immediately sprinkle your choice of decorations on top (so they will stick to the warm chocolate)

4. Let cool, wrap in cellophane and tie with a festive ribbon

 

Optional: If you want to get ultra creative....melt colored melting chocolates and drizzle designs on top of your spoons!