Seasonal Bucket List Frame

September 2012:

8x10 Seasonal Bucket List Frames!

April 2012

Washcloth Lollipops

For this project, you will need:
2 washcloths
1 baby spoon or fork
1 gift tag
1 length of ribbon
1 clear 4” candy wrapper
1 twist tie
Double stick tape
Scissors
1. Roll the washcloths into tight strips (like a cigar) and secure with 2-3 strips of double stick tape.
2. Holding the ends of the washcloths and spiral together using tape to hold together. You may need
some additional tape to get the washcloth ends to lay flat and resemble a swirled lollipop.
3. Slip the top of the “lollipop” into a clear 4” candy wrapper. Slide the utensil behind it and secure all
with a twist tie.
4. Thread the ribbon through the tag loop and tie a bow over the twist tie.
5. Adjust ribbon and trim ends as necessary.
These make beautiful embellishments for a shower gift or charming decorations when placed in small
flower pots with candy!

February 2012

 Chocolate Dipping Kits

Materials:
32 pcs or ½ cup of Wilton melting chocolate
4 sourdough pretzels
4 large marshmallows
4 sandwich cookies
2 heaping tsp of toffee bits
2 heaping tsp of chocolate sprinkles
6 plastic sandwich bags
1 small clear rubber band
1 large decorative cellophane bag with twist tie
1 length of ribbon
 Instructions:
Take sandwich bags and pack all food items individually. Use the rubber band to tie the bags of
toffee bits and sprinkles together and prevent leaking. Arrange all food items in cellophane bag.
Fold instructions and place in bag. Secure with twist tie. String tag onto ribbon and affix with bow to
cellophane bag.
Line a cookie sheet with wax paper. Microwave chocolate on 50% power or timed defrost for 1 minute intervals. Take out and stir chocolate after each minute. Microwave and stir until smooth. Dip items and tap on the edge of the bowl to remove excess. Lay on wax paper to cool for at least 20 minutes or place the cookie sheet in the refrigerator for 5 minutes.
Other suggestions for dipping: Pound cake, strawberries, dried cherries, cheesecake bites, graham
crackers, etc.
Enjoy with your family or bless a teacher or friend this Valentine’s Day!

January 2012

Hot Cocoa Mix

 

Materials:

6 ½ cups of powdered milk

1 (5 oz) package of non-instant chocolate pudding mix

1 cup of powdered chocolate drink mix (I used Nesquick)

½ cup powdered non-dairy creamer

½ cup of confectioner’s sugar

½ cup of unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions:

1.You will need 1 large or 2 small baby food jars.

2.Take one clear rubber band, one 4x4 inch square of fabric, one ribbon, and one tag for each jar you
will be decorating.

3. Fill each jar with cocoa mix using the plastic teaspoons provided. Leave enough room for your
flavoring.

4.You will need two teaspoons of flavoring for each serving. So for a small jar leave room for about two
teaspoons and for the large jar about four.

5. Flavoring options:

Red Hot Cinnamon-Two teaspoons of red hot candies per serving.

Salted Caramel-Two teaspoons of toffee bits and a pinch of sea salt per serving.

Classic Marshmallow with a Twist-Dust the marshmallows with gold pearl dust by shaking them in a
plastic sandwich bag or scent them in the bags containing peppermint or orange oil.

6. Secure the lid.

7.Use the rubber band to hold the fabric square, adjust and center.

8. Write the name of your custom hot chocolate flavor on the tag along with the following instructions:
For small jar: Dissolve in 1 cup of boiling water.

For large jar: Divide mixture into two mugs. Add 8 oz of boiling water to each cup. Dissolve.

9. Thread tag onto ribbon and tie to lid with a bow.