Santa Christmas Eve Cookie Plate

Santa Christmas Eve Cookie Plate

Chloe's mommy just loved making this with her. So easy and was a fun quick craft. Ok lets see how Chloe did it.

Here is what you will need: One clear glass plate (we got ours at the ARC thrift store, what a great way to refurbish something and it only cost 40 cents!) what ever size you like. It should have a flat surface on the bottom. Tissue paper in whatever pattern you like and then a plain color (white like us, red, green or blue) as well. Sprinkles and Mod Podge.

First Chloe needs to tear both tissue papers into small pieces, thats it Chloe now tear that piece one more time. Almost ready to start making the plate.

Now we need the mod podge and a brush. Turn over the plate and cover with a good layer of glue on the backside.

Before starting on the tissue paper pieces Chloe needs to sprinkle some sprinkles all over the glue so the plate will sparkle.

The first layer Chloe will put on is the patterned tissue leaving some spaces open so when the second layer (white tissue) goes on it will be seen through the patterned pieces. Lookin good Chloe.

Now Chloe has finished putting on two layers (putting on glue as needed) and is placing on a whole sheet of white tissue paper, then a last layer of glue all over. After we waited for it to dry which took forever it seemed but was not that long really, mommy cut around the edge of the plate and cleaned up any funky parts.

There you have it!  Santa's cookie plate, now we just need to wait till Christmas Eve to fill it up with cookies for Santa. Mommy thinks it turned out pretty good and Chloe knows for sure Santa will like Mommy's cookies on this plate.

The camera is not doing the sparkles justices but they add a great touch. 

Thank you all for stopping by!

Merry Christmas!!!

Santa Hand Print Ornament

Santa Hand Print Ornament

Chloe's Aunt Cindy and Grandma Paula posted this recipe on her mommy's facebook and her mommy couldn't wait to make it!!! So lets see how it went, fingers crossed......

Here is what you will need: 1/2 cup salt, 1/2 cup flour and 1/4 cup water

Pour in salt. Chloe thought we were going to make cookies at first haha those would be some yucky cookies!

Now add in the flour, good work Chloe.

Now time to add in the water and knead until dough forms. Chloe is also helping mommy make some salt dough for her brother to have a hand print done as well.

Here it is all ready to go. Chloe just loved playing with it. She shaped it into a circle the size of her hand. 

Now we make an impression and cut out with a dull knife leaving an edge. Using a straw poke a hole at the top for hanging. Bake at 200f. for 3 hrs. or longer till dry.

Mommy forgot to take a picture before baking and painting them oopsie! Paint with a white sealing paint. From here on mommy finished them so we could keep them for a long time.

They are now ready to turn into a santa! Hey wait there is a foot! Mommy had extra and made a cast of Williams foot.

OMG they are so cute Chloe yelled out when she saw them. Mommy thinks they turned out pretty darn good as well.

Thank you Aunt Cindy and Grandma Paula for posting this for my mommy to make with me. Hugs and kisses to you both.

Christmas Sugar Cookies

It is Christmas time, Chloe and her mommy are busy making crafts and cookies but Chloe did have time to show all of you one of the cookies she made.

Christmas Sugar Cookies

Bake at 350F

Chloe is all dressed up and ready to go!!

Here is what we have: (in bowls clockwise) sugar, flour, baking powder/salt and eggs.

(on counter) vanilla extract, sprinkles and butter.

In a medium bowl add flour, salt and baking powder. Mix and set aside.

In a large bowl, add the softened butter, eggs. sugar and vanilla.

 Beat with an electric mixer until smooth around a minute. Mommy helped her with this part but Chloe watched to make sure she was doing it right.

Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three or four batches mixing until incorporated.

Roll them into one inch balls and dip into sprinkles. Great work Miss Chloe!

Ta-Da!! What a super job Chloe. Place on a non-greased cookie sheet an bake for 10 minutes.

WOW they turned out wonderful and so festive!

Chloe couldn't wait to try them, she said they were very yummy and wanted more!

Merry Christmas to everyone!

Christmas Sugar Cookies

Ingredients:

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup  butter, softened

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

2 eggs

1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Bake at 350F


Directions:

In a medium bowl add flour, salt and baking powder. Mix and set aside.

In a large bowl, add the softened butter, eggs. sugar and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth around a minute.

Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three or four batches mixing until incorporated.


Roll them into one inch balls, dip into sprinkles and place on a non-greased cookie sheet.

Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.

Enjoy!