Category Archives: Holidays

repost: christmas packaging …

December 19, 2010

here is another re-post of my christmas packaging / wrapping from last year.

a big part of the fun of gift-giving for me is the packaging.

i used a lot of my favorite things: vintage music sheets, paper doilies, lots of lace, buttons, ribbon, kraft paper, my old school type writer, and bakers twine.

i am hopping to get all our presents for this year ready and wrapped in the next few days.  wish me luck!

how are you wrapping your presents this year?!

chocolate covered cinnamon santa’s …

December 16, 2010

i am a huge fan of chocolate covered cinnamon bears.  so, when i was thinking of a fun holiday treat to make, i thought, why not chocolate covered santa’s?!  i’ve been seeing them around my local grocery stores, and thought it would be a fun twist.  although, i guess it’s kind of hard to tell they are santa’s, but the thought is there, right?

i used chocolate flavored almond bark, because i like it’s smooth texture.

but, i am sure you could use any good melting chocolate, even white chocolate would be great!

you could immediately dip them in crushed candy canes, add sprinkles, or drizzle on other colored chocolate over the top, there are really a lot of options.

Chocolate Covered Cinnamon Santa’s
Ingredients
2 16 oz packages Cinnamon Santa’s {or Bears}
1/2 package Almond Bark in Chocolate Flavor
2 wooden skewers
melt the almond bark by putting have a package of squares broken up in a small microwave safe glass bowl.
melt the chocolate for 90 seconds.  stir until smooth.  if you need to melt it more, do it in 15 seconds increments in the microwave.
after melting the chocolate.  i like to simmer some water in a sauce pan, and place a large bowl on top with my small bowl inside.  this just keeps the chocolate gently heated so it won’t get hard during the process of dipping.
place the wooden skewer in the bottom of the Santa until it holds sturdy, then dip in the chocolate, and tap of the excess chocolate.  place of wax or parchment paper to completely dry. (i use the second wooden skewer to gently slide the Santa off the other skewer)
package up cute and hand out to all your loved ones.  it will be a hit!
xoxo,

{photos by me}

christmas gift boxes …

December 14, 2010

packaging gifts is definitely on my mind lately.  i have a pile of gifts to be wrapped, and hopefully i will get to them soon.

here’s a little pillow box gift box i made using my die cut machine from lifestyle crafts.  they have a fun little pillow box die cut that you can make any kind of paper into this little pillow box.  i topped the pillow box with a topper that i made from folding up vintage music sheets accordion style, then i glued on a simple circle and snowflake.

a perfect little box to gift your tiny treasures, like jewelry.   and, speaking of jewelry.  i’ve been working like crazy, but i have sent out all my orders that i have received since yesterday.  i still have been getting them out within about 1-2 business days, and it takes 2-5 days to mail in the usa.  so, there is still a little time for last minute gifts from the armelle jewelry shop for your holiday needs.

anyhow, i hope you are enjoying all the hustle and bustle!
i hope to share some more fun holiday packaging soon!  and, maybe some fun treats and other DIY’s!