{Holiday Dough} - The Perfect Gift

I have several teen-agers on my gift giving list this year and instead of trying to figure out the right gift I thought this would be fun gift that would sure bring a smile to their face.  
Holiday Dough is "perfect" gift for these guys this year.  It is just the "right size and color".  lol!

If you'd like to make some of these for yourself -- enjoy this free printable. Right click on the image and save onto your computer; insert as a picture into a document and print.

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credit source: I saw this idea online at several different places so I'm unsure who to give the credit to for the original idea.  
gingerbread graphic ~ My Cute Graphics
p.s. the clothespins in the picture are for picture taking purposes only.  




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Recycled Can Santa Belly Christmas Arrangement

Happy Friday before Christmas everyone! 
I have a super simple idea to share with  you today and I'm not kidding.  
I saw a very similar idea over at Sew Many Ways {here} a few years ago and it always stayed on my "to do list".  When I needed something quick for my office I decided it was time to make my Santa Belly can arrangement.  Sorry I don't have "in progress" pics but I assure you it is super simple to do.
I used an empty coffee can, red duct tape, black duct tape and gold scrapbook paper.

I wrapped the entire can with red duct tape. I then wrapped a black duct tape around middle of can For Santa's belt buckle I cut out a rectangle and then cut out a smaller rectangle in the middle.
Fill can with various floral decor and you're all set!  





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Holly Jolly Toppers "on top" of Red Velvet Cupcakes!

These cupcakes are as yummy as they look and the Holly Jolly Cupcake Toppers I shared with you yesterday {here} add some extra cuteness.  
As I've mentioned before I'm a cake box mix baker and this Red Velvet mix from Duncan Hines is my absolute favorite.  Adding Cream Cheese frosting makes everything taste a little better and this did not disappoint.  

Supplies: Red Velvet cake mix Cream Cheese frosting holly candy sprinkles Holly Jolly cupcake toppers {seen here}
Bake cupcakes according to pkg. directions; top with cream cheese frosting. Insert cupcake topper and show them off! 





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I'm Back, Reflection & {Holly Jolly Cupcake Toppers}

Hello my sweet friends!  I've missed you all so much.  Things at the Wellmann household have been quite busy …..hmmm...some good and some not so good.  I took a little blogging break the week I was hosting my annual Christmas Craft Show and I guess my body was so worn down I got sick…then my oldest son got it…then last week it was passed onto my husband -- so needless to say our home has been full of snotty noses, doctor visits, antibiotics, allergy meds and lots of coughing.  I had very little energy to do anything but go to work and take care of us.   Spencer is the only one who has stayed well through this bug -- so far (crossing fingers and toes).  
….now onto the Connecticut School shootings …. my heart aches for all those involved.  Being the mother of a kindergarten student I feel especially close to this horrible event.  Being a christian I know that the "free will" God gives us is sometimes used for evil doings.  It simply breaks my heart.  We are all given the free will to make choices that can help, serve and care for others or we can be selfish and think the world "owes" them for something or another.  I do believe that mental illness/disorders is a real disease and have to rely on my faith that this person had to not be of sound mind and body to even dream up this horrific plan.  Prayer changes things and I will continue to pray for peace, grace and comfort in the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ during short days ahead and the long days that will surely never be the same for us.  I've seen so many life changing events during my lifetime, 1986 with the Challenger explosion, the bombing of the Oklahoma building, Columbine, Virginia Tech, 9-11 Twin Towers, Hurricane Katrina, Rita, Ike that forever changed Texas, Arizonia Representative Gabby Giffords shooting, Movie Theatre Massacre, Mall Shooting, now this…. do I think gun control will solve the issue?  Heck no.  I believe that we need to put God back into our schools and allow prayer to be a daily part of lives…..stepping down off my soap box now. 
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Now….on a brighter note…. I wanted to share some cupcake toppers I created for holiday cupcakes I took to work for our annual Christmas party.   I will share the actual cupcakes in another post as our party is later on today.  :)

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Elf on the Shelf ~ A Christmas Tradition! Linky Party

  I must have been hiding under a rock all of these years because 2011 was the first holiday season that I ever heard about the Elf on the Shelf Christmas tradition.  Yes, where have I been??  Last year….it was a little late in the season to get started so I figured I'd wait until this year to get our family a kit.  So I was thrilled when I saw them at a local shop (I paid $29.99 +tax) and am now searching online and pinterest for ideas to get our Elf as part of the family.  

Here's the story behind the tradition…..
Adapted from Wikipedia - the online dictionary Every day from Thanksgiving until Christmas Eve, each family's scout elf watches over the children and then at night, once everyone goes to bed, the elf flies back to the North Pole to report back to Santa about what activities, good and bad, took place throughout the day. Before the family wakes up each morning, the scout elf flies back from the North Pole and hides. By hiding in a new spot each morning around the house, the scout elf and the family play an on-going game of hide and seek. The Elf on the Shelf explains that elves get their magic by being named. In the back of each book, families have an opportunity to write their elf's name and the date that they adopted it. Once the elf is named, the scout elf receives its special Christmas magic which allows it to fly to and from the North Pole. However, the magic might go if touched, so the rule for The Elf on the Shelf states: "There's only one rule that you have to follow so I will come back and be here tomorrow: Please do not touch me. My magic might go, and Santa won't hear all I've seen or I know." Although families aren't supposed to touch their scout elf, they can talk to it and tell it all their Christmas wishes so it can report back to Santa accurately. [read the rest of the story here>>]

I figure that our Elf on the Shelf kit will "arrive" around Thanksgiving Day addressed to Spencer (my 6 year old).  I'm going to wrap it in kraft paper and "address" it to Spencer….leaving it in a safe place near the backdoor for him to "find".  It's all in fun!  Since it has a story book included I think this will be a wonderful start to our holiday season.  Spencer will get to name our Elf and learn all about the tradition.    I'm planning to get my oldest son involved in some of the moving of our Elf.  I'm not sure if our Elf will participate in mischief because I don't want to confuse Spencer ….but I'll see how it goes.  I know some may not agree that the Elf should do mischief -- but that's the beauty of the tradition; you can make it what you want it to be.       I've collected a few ideas for our Elf on the Shelf tradition and thought I'd share them with you too. Pinterest Elf on the Shelf Ideas  

  I can't wait to share our journey with our Elf on the Shelf (yet to be named).   If you have ideas, pictures to share or posts you've written please share them on the linky party below. Elf on the Shelf Links only please =)
        graphic credits: My Cute Graphics



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{After Christmas} Organization Tips!!

With Christmas over…. now begins the daunting task of putting all of those decorations away.  urgh.  I hate un-decorating.  This year I've decided to help myself out a little by organizing my christmas decor when I put it up so that next year I will be more organized.  Wish me luck!  I first saw this post over here which led me to the website offering fabulous organizational printables.  Score!……….click the {read more link below}….


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Country Christmas at Craft Junkie Too!!

Hi everyone!  I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas -- we sure did.  Lots of family time and lots of yummy food, entertainment, and all around good times.  Its great to get together and have fun!


I wanted to share a few pictures of my Country Christmas decor with you.  I'm a true country crafter through and through and it works for me!


My tree has tons of ornaments…..I actually put on ornaments for days - literally….I'd do a few, quit and return later or the next day.  It was so fun.  I have a EZ Rotating Tree stand (got mine at Garden Ridge Pottery about 5 years ago and paid 89.00 -- they've come down about 20 bucks since then) and my whole tree rotates -- I love sitting on my sofa watching my tree and admiring all of my special ornaments.  It's definitely one of my essential Christmas decorating items I must have!  Most of these ornaments were given to me, handmade by friends, a few are purchased but not many.  



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Merry Christmas from Craft Junkie Too's family!

Wishing you and your loved ones a
 joyous season!

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