don't open 'til Christmas...

Happy Day 10 of the 12 Days of Christmas blogging fun...today Mish and I are have included Dawn McVey and Heather Nichols in the grand celebration and we're focusing on stocking stuffers for girls....can't wait to see what they've dreamed up.

It should come as no surprise to you, that I kind of love spoiling my little one.  She finds such delight in the smallest, most unexpected things...so to fill her stocking with bitty gifts is one of my most favorite things to do.  Today I'll show you just a couple of things I have ready to tuck safely inside her stocking.

First up are these little bags I sewed to hold lip gloss....Hello Kitty holiday flavored lip gloss no less.

The bags are made using Papertrey Ink's Tag Sale 2 die, Vintage Cream felt, fabric, and a bit of vintage trim.  

I simply tied the lip gloss together with scrunched seam binding from Memrie Mare and embellished the center of the bow with a tag, satin angel wings, and a little raspberry to match.

I love making pretty things for her, but what excites me most about these little bags is that I have a feeling she'll be using them as sleeping bags for her Polly Pockets afterwards...she always finds creative uses for her treasures...I so enjoy her sweet imagination.

Next up is a metal tin all dressed up to hold some tiny fingernail polishes.

The tin was painted Celery and then I just attached a scrap of fabric, scrunched seam binding, a foil snowflake, bitty bottle brush wreath, foil wings, and another sweet raspberry.

Hmmmm....wonder what will become of the tin after she opens it??  I'll let you know.

Today's recipe will make your taste buds dance...I can't wait to try these next week.

(Photo and recipe from Stephanie's Kitchen)
These little devils look so innocent....I don't believe they are...but I am going to try some and find out for myself.  The recipe comes from Stephanie's Kitchen and is called Chocolate Dipped  Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites.

Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites
makes about 45 sandwiches

1 cup of peanut butter (creamy works best)
2 Tbsp softened butter or margarine
1/2 cup powdered sugar (you may need more)
3/4 cup brown sugar (you may need more)
Pretzels (the waffle shaped ones)
1 bag good quality chocolate (I like milk)

Using a mixer, combine peanut butter and softened butter and beat until smooth. Add the sugars and stir to combine. At this point if the filling will roll easily into balls without sticking to your hands you’re ready to go. If not, add more sugar ( a little bit of each) until you reach a consistency that is easy to roll. Use a teaspoon measure to scoop the filling. Roll each portion into a small ball and set on a cookie sheet. I like to roll all the balls and then sandwich them between two whole pretzels. When all the balls are rolled and successfully sandwiched, stick the whole tray in the freezer for about half an hour.

Pour the chocolate chips into a microwave safe bowl and heat at 30-second intervals, stirring occasionally until completely melted. Remove the pretzel sandwiches from the freezer and quickly dip each half-way into the melted chocolate. When all are dipped, return the tray to the freezer to set up completely. Store the sandwiches in the refrigerator until serving time.

Thanks so much for stopping by once again.  Be sure to visit Mish's, Dawn's, and Heather's blogs for more fun ideas.

Melis

 

 

 

Comments

[sharon curtis]

I have a feeling your little angel will be delighted when she opens those gorgeous treasures on Christmas morning x

[Stella]

Sierra will be thrilled.And you're right; sometimes it's so much fun to spoil them a bit.... And these little gift bags and that tin are the perfect gift wrapping. They are absolutely stunning and I LOVE them!

[Lisa Dolson]

Oh, Melissa, those are the most darling little pockets!! Even though my sweet girl is a little older than yours, she loves this type of gift also. I must get busy! Thank you for sharing your talent, and may God bless you and yours this holiday season. (I'm sure with another Santa Coke and some chocolate we can both get everything done...and if we don't, we'll be happy anyway I'm sure!) I'm going to try those yummy pretzel bites this weekend too.

[dee]

what delightful little treats!! Enjoyed the post very much.

[Betsy]

What a lucky little girl! I've always been like Sierra, loving little things.
I spied the celery paint on the tin box before you mentioned it...just love that color! I bought a can of it and am having such fun finding things to spray.
Have really enjoyed your Christmas projects...each of your daily postings is so looked forward to. Thanks for adding your part to my enjoyment of small, simple pleasures in life.

[sandy]

Those little stocking goodies are so cute. I always loved opening my stocking. Thank you for doing this series this year...I love it when I see you have posted.

[Patty O'Malley]

These little treasures are so adorable! I know Sierra will be so excited when she receives them. It is wonderful how much she appreciates what you make at such a young age.

[Kelly in Canada]

Your little gifts make me wish I had a wee girl to make a stocking for but for me, it is all boy! My boy would love the lip balm but would probably wonder what all the fuss was about with the darling pockets! Will you have ideas for boys too?
Kelly

[mish]

Oh Melis, the felt pockets are genius. I think I will be making some for Valentine's Day with some small goodies. And the spray painted tin, love! Thanks for sharing your goodies today.

[Cathi Coutu]

I have sooooo looked forward to your post all month!! I have not crafted in almost 2 years...a divorce, move, son off to college, me going back to school..., but have inspired me to unpack my craft things and set up my work area! Thank you for the inspiration!
Also, on those pretzel bites...you can use Rolo candies in place of the peanut butter... just place a rolo on one of the pretzels, pop in the over at 350 for about 5 mins and then, as soon as you take them out of the over, place the other pretzel on top to make a sandwich cookie or instead of another pretzel you can put a whole pecan half on top...delish and super, super easy!

[Patty M]

The fabric pockets are adorable. I can think of so many little trinkets to hide inside. Unfortunately, I'm running out of time but there's always a holiday just around the corner! Have a blessed Christmas.

[Susan from Colorado]

Your creations are darling and I just gained 10 lbs reading that recipe. Merry Christmas Melissa

[seemycrafts]

so cute. i love the colors and patterns. great. and the nail polish...awesome, when i was young there wasn't so sweet polish :)

[Kathy Martin]

Too stinkin' cute!

[Tiffany]

Super cute tags and love all the crinkly ribbons!

[Diane Jaquay]

What a sweet Momma you are, making these little pretties for your daughter to hold her treasures :) I so relate to what you said about her using the little box as a Polly sleeping bag, that's something my little girl would totally do too :)

[Alice W.]

i can imagine the smile on your girl's face when she sees these adorable treasures. so so sweet and creative. thanks for the inspiration. i may have to borrow the idea of making a pocket using fabric and the tag die! love love this! =) have a lovely and cozy weekend! =)

[Viola Mahr]

Oh, how I've missed reading your wonderful updates this whole week while away... now I am happy again! I'm kissing all the pretty things poppin up on the screen, and my heart hurts looking at your BEATIFUL "love lives here" set! Thank you Thank you Melis! I want to get one really soon!