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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. 😀

Click HERE to check out all of the 12 Days of Christmas and leave comments to be entered for the Give Aways.

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230 Comments

  1. This is a great project. I wish I had the bow maker, that is awsome.

  2. What a great gift giving idea Joy! Love the idea of a cozy blanket! Thanks for hosting this blog hop, off to the next one!

  3. dixonmommy says:

    This is amazing, I really love the bow! What a cute idea and I think it is ok if you gift it to yourself! Who else will appreciate all the work put into it? HA HA

    Thanks for the great ideas!

    Holly

    hollyshobbie at gmail dot com

  4. What a sweet (pun intended) little gift!!! TFS

  6. I LOVE this idea! TFS.

  7. What a terrifically warm and cozy idea! TFS

  8. greenscrapinmachine says:

    What a great idea! This is going to make someone nice and warm for sure! TFS 🙂

    Have a great day!
    Heather

  9. Joy,
    Just wanted to let you know that I went through the blog hop and was very pleased with it. I got a lot of great ideas from some great crafters. Thanks again for all you do.

  11. That’s an awesome gift. Who could not love hot chocolate!!! I absolutely love the bow. The colors are so, so, so beautiful. I definately need to get that die. TFS

    stacy at mycraftingtime dot com

  12. I have so enjoyed your 12 days of ideas and to end with a blog hop, thank you . I have a suggestion…”if” you empty the chocolate cans you could still decorate them and fill them with something else. Love the warm, snuggly theme.
    Cathy S

  13. Wow Joy, These are too cute. I love how you dressed them up and the colors are too pretty!

  14. I love your idea. So clever! I really love the bow. Thanks for all the info.

  15. Ragsnpaint says:

    Absolutely great idea with the cocoa cans. Now to find some of that yummy brand!
    I have so enjoyed your 12 days of Christmas theme. Lots of great ideas and ways to use our cartridges.
    Thank you!

  16. I just love giving and getting snackers!

  17. You come up with the cutest ideas. Thank you.

  18. I just can’t get over how cute the home made bows are. I need to get that for sure. Thanks for sharing another idea with us 😀

  19. I love the bow. I will have to look for this die. A great gift idea. Mmmmm chocolate.
    Kerry

    mommakcrafts.blogspot.com

  20. Great gift idea. Don’t think I’ll be undertaking the bows, way too much work. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win some awesome blog candy.
    [email protected]

  21. Wowww… Joy I really do Love this Project! I think they would Love it as much as the treats inside! Love the Sizzix Bow Maker too! Great Work!
    TFS…
    Sweet Holiday Creations…
    http://www.sweetdelightspapernmore.blogspot.com
    e-mail:(the number two)marla at msn dot com

  22. Thank you so much for a chance in participating!!! The hot chocolate gift idea is too cute!! I love the bow specially with the tree brad!

  23. This is turned out so beautiful Joy! And this is the best paper bow I’ve seen yet.

  24. jennyplace26 says:

    Another great gift ideal, love the warm winter colours and the pretty bow. TFS!

  26. this is a GREAT gift idea!!!!!! TFS…..

  27. HI Joy!

    LOVE THIS IDEA! I also LOVE that bow maker… now I need one! I can’t believe you just broke it out. Mine is going to have permanent residence right next to my Big Shot, once I get one.

    Ruthie 🙂

  28. Hmm.. I just tried posting a comment, but I’m getting a lot of “database” error messages on your page today. I hope this doesn’t post twice. Anyway, I love this idea, and love your bow!

  29. Yep! Your bows turned out perfectly. Love that tree brad…
    This 12-days has been fun!

  30. What a great idea… perfect for teachers gifts!!! TFS

  31. CuddlyBunny says:

    Your decorated cans are wonderful!

    And those bows are fabulous (they really need the two-sided paper)!

  32. Ticketgoddess says:

    I am so excited about your blog hop…I am in NEED of neighbor gifts…I think this is a wonderful gift…will have to make two…LOVE hot chocolate!!! Thanks, Bev B

  34. iluv2craft says:

    This is very Cool! I always save a ton of cans, and look for new ideas. Thanks for Sharing!

  35. honeybearz says:

    Just a quick note joy. I added your blog hop to my blog.

  37. Joy I LOVE all your work! And dressing up the cans they way you did is AMAZING! (I need that cart!)

    TFS
    {{HUGS}}

    tjsgal at gmail dot com

    (I hope this is not posting more than once keep getting a database error)

  38. clairbear3 says:

    Love this idea….actually LOVE all your ideas! thanks for the chance to win!

  40. Love this idea thanks for sharing!! I think I’m going to have to “borrow” it!

  41. Love the bow die! Thanks for sharing!

  42. What a great idea. I’m feeling abit more cozy as we speak 🙂 I love that bow maker. I see a scrappy purchase in my near future.

  43. Love this! Awesome Job on the bow too 🙂

    Thanks,
    Tanya
    phenis2031 at yahoo dot com

  46. Scrappycat says:

    Awesome tin and Love, Love, Love that Bow!!!
    Debbie

  47. cruella63703 says:

    I love making decorated cans out of baby formula cans. I hope the person that receives this recycles and uses the empty can as a gift holder, kind of like the paint tins. tfs

  48. ScrapHappyGirl says:

    So cute and so simple! Thanks for great ideas to give as thank you gifts to parent helpers in my classroom!

  49. sy3_smith says:

    I still love those bows haha! <3

  50. First time on you site, love your idea, super cute ! TFS

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