crafty for christmas 2008

barbeka

Shaz - you said it was a mayo jar, can you give me an idea of it's size? I'm thinking of doing something like this for a craft group I go to & so always have 10 small gifts to make at Xmas. I've got about 7 mayo jars so far & a couple of months to get the rest but have been looking at all the recipes in the gift in a jar thread but they all need much bigger jars, so am interested in your recipe.

Was thinking about using the recipe in some of the cakes in a mug as I thought the quantities might fit better, but layering the ingredients instead of putting them in a bag, depends if I can find a recipe that will layer well iykwim!

Anyone got any ideas how long in advance these could be made? I'm guessing since they're dry ingredients in air tight jars it could be well in advance.

BTW great thread - given me far too many ideas!

rainmac

shaz_mum_of__2 wrote: »

Twinks Hobnob Biscuits


8oz SR flour
8oz oats
½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
8oz margarine
8oz sugar
1 Tablespoon syrup
1 Tablespoon hot water


Melt syrup, margarine and water gently in a pan; add all the dry ingredients stir well until it forms dough

Place walnut size balls onto a baking sheet and flatten with a fork, bake gas 6 for about 10 minutes until golden leave to cool on tray a couple minutes before removing

i used half the ingredients except i still used all the syrup but no water and added 50g white choc chunks and 50g dried cranberries i also used 2 different types of brown sugar for visual effect in the jar ie 2oz each

dead easy taste lush

Shaz

Think we're going to make these on Xmas Eve for Santa! They sound really delicious

shaz_mum_of__2

barbeka wrote: »

Shaz - you said it was a mayo jar, can you give me an idea of it's size? I'm thinking of doing something like this for a craft group I go to & so always have 10 small gifts to make at Xmas. I've got about 7 mayo jars so far & a couple of months to get the rest but have been looking at all the recipes in the gift in a jar thread but they all need much bigger jars, so am interested in your recipe.

Was thinking about using the recipe in some of the cakes in a mug as I thought the quantities might fit better, but layering the ingredients instead of putting them in a bag, depends if I can find a recipe that will layer well iykwim!

Anyone got any ideas how long in advance these could be made? I'm guessing since they're dry ingredients in air tight jars it could be well in advance.

BTW great thread - given me far too many ideas!

It was a mrt t light choices mayo jar i think

has a volume of 500ml (filled to brim with water)

hope that helps


OMG theres a gift in a jar thread .....................where ??

Shaz

MrsTinks

Jar Thread

CandyB101_2

Here's a gag gift that I have just put together. Going to use them as stocking fillers

1 x Toilet roll, wrapped, ribbon'd and bow'd up ........


Labels Read:

Money is scarce and times are hard,
So I'm giving you this, instead of a card.
Christmas cards are a bit of a farce,
But this will be handy, for wiping your ..... nose!

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I bought this little gift for you,
I thought it was unique.
I bet you can't guess what it is,
So trendy and so chic.

You'll never get caught short again,
Now that you have this chum.
He's 'Charmin' and he's funny,
And he'll help you wipe your .... nose!

scattymam1

That is fantastic, and how money saving can you get?!?! Have to do these.

shaz_mum_of__2

I have made a start on my knitted nativity i have done the bodies of 2 wise men and a shepherd

i will post a pic once my mum comes back off hols and sews them up i am useless at that bit i dont think it will take me as long as i though i only started on saturday

heres what it should look like finished



also the designers site has free patterns to download inc christmas socks

http://www.jeangreenhowe.com/patterns.html
the halloween ghosts are so cute

Shaz

sammy_kaye18

Hi All

Everything on this board is looking fab.

Am loving the idea of a christmas eve gift box. Think I might get this special little gift together for my son from his magic christmas visitor - it may even arrive as he is having his bath - ie pyjamas, plate, drink, carrots, book, magic dust for reindeer etc and on christmas eve morning his magic friend can give him the biscuit recipe i think to leave out for father christmas

think iwill go off to have a nosey through the gift in a jar thread

mary43

candy - love the loo rolls............I'm going to have to do that one............lol:rotfl:

shaz - nativity scene will look brilliant when its done :T

susan946

shaz_mum_of__2 wrote: »

I have made a start on my knitted nativity i have done the bodies of 2 wise men and a shepherd




Shaz

I have this one on my to do list as well. I also want to make the Cinderella doll in the same booklet for my great neice (now doesn't that make me sound old:eek: ). At the moment knitting wise I want to finish a guernsey sweater first otherwise it will get left forever. So much to do so little time!!!!

Sue