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A Desserts & DIY Christmas Party is a great get together
to do with some of your girl friends!
Put out some simple yummy treats and do a crafty project together!
We had fun creating these glitter votives as hostess gifts…all with stuff we already had.
My Inspiration for this DIY was from this post over on Glitter Guide. Love them!
Glitter Votives Tutorial
Use any glass containers you have..I used these leftover from our wedding!
Wrap with double sided tape..pour/spread glitter on them!
Done. Wrap these babies up and eat a cupcake. ;)
I had NO TIME when it came to
desserts for this get together..
I had already been baking up a storm for cookie exchanges and cookie decorating parties..
So it was perfect that I could pull out a Duncan Hines Mix
and Duncan Hines Frosting from my pantry
and make up something yummy fast!
Mini Cupcakes bake up quick..and the ready to go frosting was made
extra special with a little green food coloring.
(I used the whipped frosting and piped it out of a ziploc bag with the bottom corner tip cut off)
Just to go with the Dessert & DIY theme..
One thing we need to remind ourselves during Christmas preparation..Keep Calm. ;)
We had little ones at our feet wanting to join in the fun..
So I put out crayons, glue sticks and paper for them to make their masterpieces.
And the mini cupcakes were a HIT with them.
And they appreciated the cuteness too…requesting photos with their cupcake. haha.
Sophia of course was a big helper..
being a little mommy. :)
The finished product!
A perfect hostess gift…or a grouping of them to decorate a table for a party!
I might make some more up to use at my cookie exchange party this week.
Text your friends to come over for chocolate and DIY’s.
Go..right now.. ;) Merry Christmas!
Remember to check out Duncan Hines’ website www.duncanhines.com to find some great recipes for your holiday get-together! I was selected for this sponsorship by the Clever Girls Collective
femmefrugality
December 11, 2011 at 12:45 amThe cupcakes are cute…the candles are even cuter! Good to read another Pittsburgher’s blog!
Cherry Blossoms
December 13, 2011 at 12:47 amThank you so much for stopping by my blog today! Yours is amazing and I love all the inspiration you give to us readers!
:) Heidi
Michelles Tasty Creations
June 21, 2012 at 11:07 amHi,
I found your blog through Pinterest and I would love to invite you to share this, and any other posts you would like to, at my Creative Thursday Link Party at http://www.michellestastycreations.blogspot.com. (Runs through Monday each week)
Have a wonderful day,
Michelle
Tara
October 18, 2012 at 11:43 amHi there! I loved this so much that I featured it in my “100 Jolly Christmas Crafts & Decorations”! Have a great day! http://www.aspectacledowl.com/100-christmas-crafts-decorations/
Cara
November 28, 2014 at 7:36 amLove the mini cupcakes, love the design, loooove the pictures. :) You all seem to have so much fun! Great! Thank you so much for this post! :)
Cara