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Kezp84

Hi everyone, a quick question for all those making chocolate candy cane sleighs. Which chocolate are you using to go on them? I'm having trouble deciding and really want to get started. Thankyou

pinknfluffy28

Own_My_Own wrote: »

:eek: That is my worse fear. That people will look at my gifts and think of overpriced and poundland :eek:

I have just made my poop gifts (That doesn't sound good does it ):rotfl:

Anyway here goes





For some reason, I really struggle with kids gifts. They never look like I think they should.

I am not sure if I am going to put them on FB or just take them to the 2 PARTIES I HAVE HAD BOOKED :j:j:j

please dont worry, your makes look absoloutly fab!!! I would happily pay for nice homemade gifts, but as an example, one stall was selling the xmas mugs with small soft toys ive seen in our local £land for £2.50!! And another was selling a sandwich bag with a dozen or so blackjacks & fruitsalads for £1 !!! there was no thought gone into any of it, just a few stalls knocking out whatever they could get there hands on for at least double the price! not one homemade gift in sight, i couldnt even find any baubles, it was sooo dissapointing! maybe next year you should set up a stall in my town, your gifts would fly out, cos i wasnt the only one complaining about the lack of "christmas" themed gifts!! :rudolf:

mandco

just raided one of the caburys selection packs(were b1g2f but sains are selling £1.50 1/2 price now) and noticed the tray they come in actually has embossed? pictures on the bottom so melted some cheap choc and left to set volia lovley xmas themed choc bars. will def be making a few more for xmas.

omo all your make are great and wth kids anything involving sweets usually gets few complaints so dont worry

rosalie-lavender

Kezp84 wrote: »

Hi everyone, a quick question for all those making chocolate candy cane sleighs. Which chocolate are you using to go on them? I'm having trouble deciding and really want to get started. Thankyou

I am going to have a go at making the sleighs. I have gone for a red and yellow/gold theme. I have bought Kit-Kats for the base and then ordinary and caramel rocky bars and club biscuits and mini twix and some gold coins to put on top with a mini santa to drive it. I will let you know how it turns out.

Mine are for boys so I can't go too girly and pink.

jeningers

Hi everyone and thanks for all the kind words it is so very much appreciated and love and hugs to all those who have been through somethng similar.

It reminds me of the time I mc first time round baby was due on mums birthday at end of January. I was not looking forward to it coming round ony to find out on that date that I was pregnant with my now ds. I know things happen for a reason.

Anyway boss has been on phone iwth me telling m eto take as much time off work as i need, so I think this week wil be full on Christmas preparations!

rosalie-lavender

I don't know whether these have been mentioned already-I don't have time to keep up with all the posts-but candy cane reindeers sold very well at a craft stall I was helping with.
http://christmas.organizedhome.com/crafts/christmas/candy-cane-reindeer

Betsie2010

So sad to hear your news Jeningers. Take the time off offered.

Own_My_Own

mandco wrote: »

just raided one of the caburys selection packs(were b1g2f but sains are selling £1.50 1/2 price now) and noticed the tray they come in actually has embossed? pictures on the bottom so melted some cheap choc and left to set volia lovley xmas themed choc bars. will def be making a few more for xmas.

omo all your make are great and wth kids anything involving sweets usually gets few complaints so dont worry

Thanks for the choc tip :T

Ds and dd ate a box today. I have just grabbed the tray out of the recycling bin.:rotfl:

I was worried about making a few kids gifts, as they are sooo different from anything else I make.

One of the parties I have booked, is at my cousins house; and I know she will find the poop gifts hilarious. So I have made one of each to take with me. Here's hoping.:)

Kezp84

rosalie-lavender wrote: »

I am going to have a go at making the sleighs. I have gone for a red and yellow/gold theme. I have bought Kit-Kats for the base and then ordinary and caramel rocky bars and club biscuits and mini twix and some gold coins to put on top with a mini santa to drive it. I will let you know how it turns out.

Mine are for boys so I can't go too girly and pink.

Thanks they sound like they will be great. Mine are mainly for adults as a treat as we are all big kids really!

mandco

Jeningers thinking of you its such a tough thing to go through without such appalling nhs treatment maternity services suck anyway but thats no excuse.at least your boss is much more understanding def take as much time as you need to and take it easy for a few days.