Smores Gift Basket

 

Now that school is in full blown mode I know mothers like me are looking for great teacher gifts. Why not try a smores baskets. This is an easy gift to do with young kids especially if your trying to teach counting skills.

With winter right around the corner and more leaves falling everyday toasting marshmallows would really hit the spot. I love this basket idea because it can be tailored to fit any appetite. If the intended receiver is gluten free, diabetic, or just a fine food lover just search your local specialty markets for great options. How about substituting regular graham crackers for gluten free ones or packing fancy dark chocolates for a foodie.

If your young ones aren't school age yet, don't fret. This gift would be perfect for anyone! I'm thinking Christmas gifts maybe?

 

INGREDIENTS

 

-Marshmallows (I used regular and strawberry flavored)

-Chocolate

-Graham Crackers

-Labels (Avery brand from Walmart about $1.00)

-Basket (Dollar Tree)

-Wrapping Paper (Dollar Tree)

-Cellophane Bags (Dollar Tree)

-Coordinating Ribbon (Dollar Tree....I <3 this place)

-Tape

-Scissors

-Writing Utensils (I used colored pencials to match my paper)

 

Create Labels

 

Wrap Your Chocolates

 

 

Tape, wrap with ribbon, and add a cute label ;)

 

 

Place graham crackers in labeled bag

 

 

 

Count out marshmallows and add label

 

TA DA!

 

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Tissue Paper Gift Wrap Purse

*Guest Craft*

So I haven't told you this yet but my family is probably one of the most creative in the world. In fact if there were a reality show for super crafty, super innovative, super talented families we would defiantly win. At my dinner party last week (yummy Bucca de Beppos) my ubber creative sister Anna presented me with a gift wrapped in tissue paper to resemble a purse, because anyone who knows me knows I love anything ultra girly. I instantly knew that I wanted her to do a tutorial for my blog. I mean who doesn't love a chic (and cheap) gift wrap option!

You'll Need:

1-2 Sheets tissue paper

1 sheet tissue paper in contrasting color/print

tape

glue

rhinestones or buttons

1) Place box face down on tissue paper. If you are wrapping a large sized box tape to pieces together like in photo. Tape one end of the tissue paper to the box to secure.

 

2) Flipping box over bring tissue paper around to the front.

 

3) Measure to the end of box and then trim. (This end will become the flap of the purse)

4) Fold both ends to the middle forming a point and tape to secure.

 5) Trim excess

6) Tape closed

7) Cut circle out of contrasting

8) Fold circle in half,

roll center, tape.

9) Using contrasting paper again trim a length of tissue paper. Fold both ends of paper

to a point.

10) Attach pointed ends to the sides of the box.

11) Attach rhinestone or buttons to finish the faux bag.

VOILA

Here are some photos from my Super Bowl/Crafting Party

Unfortunately because of all the fun I forgot to take photos of the food. My menu consisted of: Meat Lovers Pizza, Deviled Eggs, Cheeseburger Sliders on Sweet rolls, Potato Skins, chips and dip, and a homemade 5 Layer Dip.

Party Decorations

Giants Fans = Happy

Patriots Fans = Not So Happy 

The Ladies

 Ms Ash and Mrs Elliott working on their Rose Petal Balls

 Mrs. Taylor working on her daughter's hairpiece

 Tina's super chic cuffs and hairpiece

Anna's motto "The bigger the bow the closer to God!"

Me wearing Harujuku Ninity

This really was an awesome party w/ so many fun things going at once. Stay tuned for my next crafting party. I think we will do spring themed crafts. (since winter has yet to make it Detroit)