homemade gifts

now that all of the gifts have been given, i can share some of our projects.

we made nativity candles for the grandparents. these were super easy and i think that they came out really well.  the kids draw with permanent markers on white tissue paper and use wax paper and a blow dryer to affix it to the candle.

for all of the 'specials' teachers (art, gym, school secretary, principal, etc.) we made pretzels and rolo candies.  i hadn't really planned on it but these were extra perfect because madelyn was able to do the whole thing almost by herself (i just put it in and out of the oven).  she was pretty pleased to be able to say that she made them.

for primary teachers we made hot chocolate snowmen.  these were great and the kids loved making them.  they really loved eating apple sauce out of baby food jars in preparation!  we also gave a few gift cards along with these.

i made a fairly simple scarf for my boss.

plain white gift bags turned out really cute with drawings and messages on plain note cards and red ribbon.

we love being able to make so many of our gifts. i hope the recipients liked them!  love.