Patsy Reiter

Writing stories for children and adults for over fifteen years

Christmas Tree Craft

For unto you is born this day…a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.         Luke 2:11

If you need a cute last-minute Christmas tree craft for children, this fork painted tree is fun. I found the original design on Pinterest. You can tweak it and let children create with their own ideas. We made trees in our preschool church class. The children’s director creates handmade cards and used stamps and punches for the star and gifts under the tree. Children can use scraps of paper. Supplies needed are listed below. Have fun.

   

Supplies:

  • white cardstock
  • green craft paint
  • plastic forks
  • confetti for bulbs
  • blow dryer (dry tree slightly before adding confetti)
  • glue
  • colored cardstock or scraps of paper
  • large piece of scrap paper to work on
  • optional:  stamps and punches for the star and gifts

    Merry Christmas

and

Happy New Year!

Crock-Pot Candy Turtles

My friend, Becky, shared a wonderful crock-pot candy turtle recipe. I knew right away I wanted to make this for Christmas. It’s an easy and yummy treat/gift for someone special on your list. Great for shut-ins, secret Santas, co-workers, or an overdue thank you.

I packaged mine in boxes and Christmas tins.

Crock-Pot Candy Turtles

Ingredients:

  • 1 (16 ounce) package dry roasted salted peanuts
  • 1 (16 ounce) package unsalted dry roasted peanuts
  • 1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate bits
  • 1 (4 ounce) German chocolate bar
  • 32 ounces white almond bark

Directions:

Put peanuts in bottom of crock-pot; add other ingredients.

Cook on low setting for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

Place rounded spoonfuls onto wax paper and allow to cool.

Enjoy!