Thank You Gifts Blog Hop 12 Days of Christmas DAY TWELVE
What’s better than a hot drink on a cold day? CHOCOLATE!
These decorated cans of hot chocolate are simple to make and great to have on hand as “Thank You” gifts for those special people who have been invaluable throughout the year. I’m also going to use one in a theme gift I’m making. Let’s get started!
These will be “Thank You” gifts & one will be part of a theme gift.
For my theme gift, I first bought a couple of blankets, one in red and one in green. Then I bought these cans of Ghirardelli Hot Cocoa Mix. Are you sensing a “be snuggly” or “warm winter wishes” theme? That’s what I was going for. 🙂 As snuggly and festive as the red and green blankets are, I just didn’t think throwing an unadorned can of hot cocoa mix into the gift box was equally as festive. So, I added some fun and easy upgrades using my Cricut. 😀
You know all about me and double sided paper, right? Well, I LOVE IT because it makes crafting so much easier. I used just a few sheets of paper, but was able to mix up the patterns by flipping the paper over to the other side for variety. I’m using paper from Stampin’ Up. I cut everything out at 3-1/2″ using the Winter Woodland Cricut cartridge. I cut the paper for the cans at 5″ x 11″ and it fit the can perfectly! YAY!
I used the Snowflakes Cuttlebug embossing folder to emboss the background for the sentiment. I ran all the lettering through a little Xyron. That made it so easy. I get tired of adding adhesive to each little piece. Sometimes you just want to run it through an adhesive machine and be done with it, you know?
I used Stickles on everything except the background. Do you want to know more about Stickles? Click HERE to read a post I made about the different kinds of Stickles. Click HERE to find out what Stickles are if you don’t know. You’re going to love them! 🙂
I used the Sizzix Create-A-Bow Die yesterday (click here to see that post) and I’m using it again today. I’m better at it the 2nd time around. I made a multi-colored bow today!
I found the Christmas tree brads at Michael’s.
TA DA!!! I just love this! Hmmm…I love it, it’s chocolate… Do I really need to give this away? Ok, you’re right. Not only should I give this one away, but I should finish the other cans to give as “thank you” gifts too. What would I do without you? Besides be covered in chocolate powder with empty cans littering the area around me.
You’ve GOT to SEE what all of these Talented Ladies Have Created! A huge SUPER HUG to all of them for participating. 😀 ENJOY!!
Joy https://joyslife.com You Are Here! 🙂
Ruthie http://septemberninth.blogspot.com/
Angela http://creativecraftin.blogspot.com
Carrie http://thegreenbeanscrafterole.blogspot.com
Denise http://cricutmyway.blogspot.com/
Gale http://www.thehappystamper.com/
Janis http://pausedreamenjoy.blogspot.com
Jen http://scrapaholicjen.blogspot.com
Jenny http://crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com
Jin http://underacherrytree.blogspot.com
Julie http://cricutchick.blogspot.com
Lori http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com
Mari (Momo) http://madebymomo.blogspot.com
Misty http://abusyplace.blogspot.com
Natalie http://timelesslegacydesigns.blogspot.com
Raven http://love4stamps.blogspot.com/
Theresa http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/
Tracy http://www.craftjunkietoo.com/
Yolanda http://yoliebean.blogspot.com
On the 12th Day of Christmas & Thank You Gifts Blog Hop Joy Gave To One Winner….
Woo Hoo! One winner will receive my favorite of the recent seasonal Cricut cartridges – GINGERBREAD! Here’s a link to all the posts where I’ve used the Gingerbread cartridge!
To be eligible to win please leave a comment on this post. The winner will be chosen by Random.org on December 13.
SEE YOU TOMORROW FOR THE whole list of winners for all of the 12 Days of Christmas! Thank you SO MUCH to all of you for being here. 😀
wow I love them Joy so neat. Great Job on them. Good luck with the Hop.
This is so cute! It would be perfect in a basket with some mugs and homemade cookies! Thanks for sharing!
I love your container! What a great gift idea. I really LOVE that bow. Will the big sizzix dies fit in the Cuttlebug? Cause I really don’t want to buy another die cutting machine. TFS! Great job!
Dear Joy,
You are soooo clever. You have such a plethera of ideas. These decorated cans make fabulous gifts
With Warm
Dear Joy,
You are soooo clever. You have such a plethora of ideas. These decorated cans make fabulous gifts
With Warm Winter Wishes,
Carol Broney
what a great gift idea, who doesn’t love cocoa during the winter!
I just purchased my first Cricut and have yet to buy any seasonal cartridges, this would be great. Thanks for hosting the hop and sharing your wonderful creations.
This is so cool!!!
I love my Sizzix….. so much that on Black Friday all I bought was the Sizzix Pro!!!
have to get this die…enabler again!! lol
WOW! I have really enjoyed coming back everyday to see what wonderful new creation you have to share with us. Thank you so much! I hope you are feeling better. I would like to wish u a very Merry Christmas. Thanks for sharing.
What a cute idea. Great for teacher gifts! Thanks Joy!
What a wonderful gift idea, and I didn’t know Ghiradelli made Hot Chocolate, mmmmm! Thanks for sharing and Happy Holidays!!
Awesome gift Joy!! I am feeling warmer already!!
This is such a great gift idea for my staff, thanks for sharing, Suz
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What a clever way to jazz up the canister… Love it! Thank you for putting the Hop together and for always sharing such great ideas! AJ – [email protected]
OMG!!! I love this idea. What a wonderful gift idea. This would be a prefect in a gift basket with cookies, marshmellows and nice big mugs. Now off to the blog hop . So excited to see what everyone else came up with.
What a great idea, so pretty anyone would love this as a gift.
Cherylann (prinkles)
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They are lovely Joy!
Tracey J.
Thanks so much for posting the hot chocolate tin. I love it (and all your other projects for the 12 days of Christmas). Thanks for sharing and the chance to win. I am a follower.
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What a great gift idea!!
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I love the warm winter theme of your gift! I think I might just use this idea myself! Thank you for the idea!
I would love a chance to win the cartridge as well.
Happy Holidays!
Joy, I never think of decorating things like cocoa cans, etc. Thanks for helping me think outside the box. I so enJOYed your 12 Days of Christmas. You have such fun ideas and projects. Thank you so much for sharing. I don’t know how you make the time to do so much, but I’m so glad you share it with us. Now, off to the blog hop. (As I said, I just don’t know how you make the time. I need time management lessons from you. Could you do a tutorial on that — time management? LOL!)
So cute! I think I need that sizzix bow die! Thanks for sharing!
Robin
mcever4 at bellsouth dot net
This is a wonderful Idea Joy! It really dresses up the plain ol can. I have a bunch of old formula cans that I may use this idea and put in some type of candy. Thank you so much for sharing with us!
~Sarah
Love this idea!! =) Thx Joy!
Great idea, TFS! I love how all the colors work so well. Thank you so much for a chance to win! Happy Holidays!!
Terrie Barroso
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crafteecards.blogspot.com
Very cute idea!! Thanks for sharing!
What a perfect gift! And even better is that the tin can be recycled for something else once the chocloate is consumed!
NadiaP
Joy, love that bow! this is cute,great idea! joy
Great idea.
I just love this!! And that was a great deal you got on those cans of Hot Chocolate!! Maybe another “Secret Santa” gift for next week!!
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What a great idea! I would love to get this gift. (The little tree brad was a nice touch!)
What a great idea!! I so love the bow!!!
Joy, this is SO NEAT! I LOVE how you added the tree brad to the center of the bow….that is so cool! It has been so much fun seeing everything you have had for us the last 12 days, so I want to say THANK YOU! Take care!
THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS HOP
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOURS.
Rebecca Minor
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great idea, and again I LOVE the bows
Great project! Love the color combo!
I have been to all of the blogs and haven’t eaten breakfast yet. Though I did just pull it out of the oven. A couple of the blogs were not up as yet. Will check them again later. I love your bow (#2). Its so very cute. Your bow yesterday was also great and I love your comments as you were making them. Many thanks for sponsoring this bloghog. IT was great fun. Kelly ([email protected])
Wow-I have really enjoyed all of your ideas. Would love to have this cart! Thanks.
love it! gotta find a way to cut out those bows with the cricut :0)
Another great idea! Love the colorful bow! I guess Zipppy is still in trouble. 🙂 Thanks for sharing your great ideas! I have enjoyed all of your projects!
You did it again Joy. Was looking through cartridges last night only have a few Christmas images none fit the project I’m doing would love this cartridge. Thanks for the 12 days of Christmas………Happy Holidays
Awesome project. I love it, and not hard on the wallet when your looking for that extra little gift for someone. Thanks for sharing!
Love all of your project ideas. This is so cute, who doesn’t love Hot Chocolate. The bows are beautiful too. Thanks for sharing.
Love the project! Especially love the bow! Ghirardelli chocolate…you can’t go wrong! 😉 Thanks for sharing!
Oh how I want to win this one:)
Just want to say I have enjoyed your 12 days of thoughtful and wonderful gift ideas and projects. Your blog is like your project today, warm and inviting! Thank you, Thank you!
Have a fabulous, crafty day.
Monique
Wonderful project. I love decorating canisters also. I love your blog and your inspirations.
This is so cute! I love the tree in the middle of the bow!
Joy, your present is super cute! It would be such a wonderful teacher gift, I know I’d love to receive one!! The bow is AwEsOmE!!!
What a great gift! I love the way you coordinate the 2 sided papers. Where I shop 2 sided paper is very limited. 🙁 I am sad to see the 12 days end. I have enjoyed looking at all the projects. Please don’t wait too long to show us something else. Merry Christmas.