Ornaments, Traditions and HistoryOrnaments take many different forms, from a simple round ball to highly artistic designs. Ornaments are almost always reused year after year, rather than purchased annually, and family collections often contain a combination of commercially produced ornaments and decorations created by family members.Gingerbread Birdhouse Ornaments- December 14, 2006 Gingerbread Birdhouse Ornaments 1 recipe Basic Gingerbread Cutout Cookies Egg wash (1 egg yolk mixed with 1 teaspoon water) Square cookie cutter Heart cookie cutter Tiny round cutter or pastry tip for the "door" Sprinkles Cinnamon sticks, cut thin and into 12-inch lengths Ribbon or gold cord Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spritz 2 cookie trays with nonstick baking spray. Make Basic Gingerbread Cutout Cookie dough according to recipe directions. Cut 4 squares from the dough...http://www.ornament-shop.net/gingerbread-birdhouse-ornament.htm Christmas Wreath Made of Dog Biscuits- December 12, 2006 Christmas Wreath Made of Dog Biscuits 1 (10-inch) diameter willow or grapevine wreath Hunter green acrylic paint Round brush 10 to 12 dog biscuits Green florist's wire 3 yards 14-inch wide Christmas red paper ribbon 1 yards 1 12-inch wide Christmas print paper ribbon Wire cutter Glue gunglue sticks Spray wreath with warm water until saturated. Apply acrylic paint to all surfaces. Allow paint to dry completely. With florist's wire attach biscuits to wreath. Tie 8-inch pieces of...http://www.ornament-shop.net/christmas-dog-wreaths.htm Christmas Coffee Mug Craft- December 7, 2006 Christmas coffee mug 1 packet hot cocoa mix Individually wrapped muffin Cellophane-wrapped candy cane Place all of the items in the mug for a quick gift breakfast. Place in a clear decorative plastic bag and tie with a ribbon.http://www.ornament-shop.net/christmas-mug.htm Christmas Recipes- December 5, 2006 Great collection of Christmas Recipes and Holiday Crafts. Follow these simple steps to get into the holiday spirit and create magnificent dishes and gifts for friends and relatives.http://www.ornament-shop.net/holiday-recipes.htm |