Pinned It Did It: Christmas Bark

One word. YUMMY! This recipe was super easy and super yummy! I came across it on Pinterest and you can find the original recipe at  Intimate Weddings.

Ingredients needed:
1 lb white chocolate chunks or chips (I used vanilla flavored almond bark)
1/2 cup of crushed candy canes
few drops of peppermint oil (I accidentally left this out, but it still tasted amazing)

I broke the chocolate up and melted it in the microwave, using a glass bowl. Microwave at 15 second intervals, until melted. Lay parchment/wax paper out on a cookie sheet. In the original recipe they tell you to crush the candy canes in a ziplock bag with a rolling pin. I did that too, however be aware that it will poke holes in the bag.
I used original peppermint candy canes and Hershey's Chocolate Mint candy canes. Umm, hello yummy! Once chocolate is completely melted pour onto your parchment/wax paper lined cookie sheet and spread with spatula. Sprinkle with your crushed candy canes and refrigerate for 45 minutes. Then remove from refrigerator flip upside down on a cutting board and break into pieces. 

Makes a great little candy favor for Christmas! We included some in a gift for Ronnie's occupational therapist. Super easy to make this and so yummy! Enjoy! 

 

Pinned It Did It: Reindeer Gift Bag

I came across the most adorable gift bag on Pinterest and it seemed perfect for Ronnie's occupational therapist. I found the idea at Fiskars.

Not only was it an adorable idea and so fun to make, it just seemed so appropriate. "Thanks for making my future bright" because she has helped our son more than she could possibly ever realize.

I picked up scrap booking paper at Hobby Lobby, they were running a 40% off deal. I also picked up the gifts bags 2/$1 and brown fuzzy sticks for .99. Find something circular and oval in your home to trace, glue on your bag and you're all set.

I twisted the brown fuzzy sticks (or pipe cleaners as some people call them) around one of the bag handles and that's how I made the antlers! Gosh, so cute!

We also made a bag for one of the other ladies at OT, Ronnie adores her too. She's super sweet and after his therapy she hands out stickers, which he loves! :)

Overall this was a very easy project and it turned out super cute!