Christmas – Elisabeth Johnson

Posted on December 19, 2013 by BeautyBlondie

DIY Christmas Gift Tags

Christmas comes but once a year, which means it will come again next year.

Each and every year I get so many beautiful cards from all of my friends and family. I hate the thought of throwing them out after Christmas is over although I just can’t keep them all.

A few years ago I had the idea of reusing the cards by making them into gift tags. It worked out so nicely that I have been doing it ever since.

So naturally, I wanted to share my idea with you.

DIY Christmas Tags from old Christmas cards. Here are the some of the cards that I will use to turn into tags.

You will only need your old Christmas cards and a tag punch. (I got mine from Michael’s)

Make your own Christmas Tag from Last Years Cards
I love that you can use any card or color to get all different types of tags.

I love this idea of making your own Chrtisam Tags out of your old cards
First you will need to line up your card in the center of your tag punch.

When you have it lined up just the way you like it, press your fingers and thumb together.

The last thing you need to do is side the tag out of the punch.

It is as easy as 1, 2, 3. (Card, Cut, Tag.)

They turn out perfect every single time.

This is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to make Christmas gift tags.

Does this seem like something that you would be able to do?

Now all I need to do is finish my wrapping!!

Posted on December 20, 2012December 20, 2012 by BeautyBlondie

Writing My Christmas Cards

I can’t believe that Christmas is just around the corner. I feel like thanksgiving was yesterday and Halloween was the day before that. I don’t know where the time is going. It is crazy!

I am not not sure if I told you but I had my wisdom teeth out 2 weeks ago and I had to stay in bed for a few day. I am so glad I utilized my time as well as I did. Otherwise I would not have had time to write all of my Christmas cards this year.

There is something so special about walking out to the mail box around Christmas time. Just the thought of opening it up and finding Christmas cards with your name on it. I don’t know what it is, maybe it is the child in me coming out but I absolutely love it. I don’t know if everyone feels the same way that I do but when I write a card I hope it brings back a piece of their childhood or at least a good Christmas memory.

I love sitting down with a BIG cup or tea while I write my cards.

Writing my Christmas Cards

You can’t forget the Christmas music in the back ground. It really gets you in the Christmas Spirit!

This year I also included a cookie recipe that I thought everyone would enjoy!

Do you still write Christmas cards? Are you like me and love the thought of getting some in the mail?

Posted on December 20, 2012December 20, 2012 by BeautyBlondie — 1 Comment

Wrapping Your Christmas Gifts!

I love the idea of the entire Christmas season, there is so much joy in the air. I love the smell of all of the freshly baked cookies, the sound of the Christmas music in the background and the beautifully wrapped gifts under the tree. Gifts are a great way to show someone just how much you care about them. What I love about wrapping a gift is the excitement on the persons face who you give it to. When a gift is wrapped nicely it almost makes the gift a little bit more than what is inside. I can’t tell you how many times people have complimented me about the wrapping on my gifts I give. Not only that, now people have been asking me to wrap their gifts for them.

Here is a video showing you just how I wrap a a Basic Box.

I love adding thing to the top of my gifts. It not only adds a pop of color but to make the gift look finish and complete.

This year I used different kinds of peppermints, bows, flowers and ornaments.

Here are step by step instructions on how to wrap your basic box.

My siblings love helping when it comes time to wrap.

I just love the end result.

How do you wrap your gifts for Christmas?

Do you have a favorite Christmas color this year?

I hope you are all done shopping and ready to wrap your gifts. I hope this helps!

Parties I am at this week:

Some Day Crafts

The Thrifty Home

Seven Thirty Three

Posted on December 11, 2012December 18, 2012 by BeautyBlondie — 2 Comments

Cranberry Muffins–A Must Try!

If there is one thing that you just couldn’t go without during the Christmas season, what would it be? Ok, let me narrow that down a bit; If there is on type of treat that you just could not go without, what would it be? I know what mine would be. I wait all year for cranberries to be in season and then I buy a bunch and freeze them for the rest of the year. Who am I kidding? They never make it more than a few weeks in my house. This is a recipe that we have been using for years. It is simple but delicious!

Here is a short video showing you just how I made these delicious cranberry muffins.

You will need:
1 ¾ Cups All-Purpose Flour
½ Cup Sugar
2 ½ Teaspoons Baking Powder
¾ Teaspoon Salt
1 Beaten Egg
¾ Cup Milk
⅓ Cup Cooking Oil
1 Cup Coarsely Chopped Cranberries

I cut the cranberries into fourths and they turn our perfect.

In a large mixing bowl stir together the dry ingredients. Make a well in the center. Combine egg, milk and oil. Add egg mixture all at once to the flour mixture. Stir just until moistened; batter should be lumpy. Fold in cranberries.

Grease Muffin cups or line with paper baking cups: fill 2/3 full. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 20 minutes or until golden. Remove from pans; serve warm. Makes around 12 muffins.