Creative Crafts

Festive Butter Cookies Gifted in Treat Bags

Festive Butter Cookies

Cookies are always a good idea whether it's the holiday season or not. These super delicious butter cookies are a joy to create. Get the kids involved in making their own shapes and gifting them to friends and teachers.

Ingredients 

• 10 oz butter
• 1 egg yolk
• 3.5 oz powered sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 11 oz all-purpose flour
• 4 oz corn starch
• 2 tablespoons full cream milk

Cinnamon Candied Pecans Gifted in Black Tie Treat Bags

Cinnamon Candied Pecans

This is one of our absolute favorite recipes for the holiday season. Your kitchen will begin to smell of cinnamon, a reminder of the festive season ahead. Just remember to make a batch for your family too, as they are guaranteed not to make it past the front door!

Ingredients 

• 1 lb (450g) pecan halves 
• 1 large egg white 
• 1 tbsp water 
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 
• 1 cup granulated sugar 
• 1 tsp cinnamon 
• 1/2 tsp salt

Sugared Snowballs gifted in Treat Bags

Sugared Pecan Snowballs

Treat your family and friends with edible gifts made with love this holiday season. These delectable Snowballs will be the talk of the party and the best part is how easy they are to make. 

Ingredients 

• 2 cups of pecans
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar (powdered sugar)
• Extra confectioners’ sugar for dusting

CHRISTMAS WREATH – BY GLENDA @ EDMONTON STORE

What You Will Need

• 1 Package of Paper Eskimo Paper Plates
• 1 Roll of Mesh Wrap – Silver
• 1 Roll of Mesh glitter Ribbon
• 1 Package of Red Cupcake wrappers
• 3 Deco Christmas Picks
• 1 Twist Tie
• 1 Hot Glue Gun

Teacher’s Gift – By Donna, Creative Packaging @ Edmonton Store

• 1 Clear Cube 4x4x4
• 1 Chalkboard Sign
• Lime Green Shred
• ½” Black Organza
• Supplies for Teacher
• Chalk, Scissors

Wedding Gift Idea – By Donna, Creative Packaging @ Edmonton Store

Here’s what you will need

• Jewelry Box – color & size depending on your card
• Ribbon of your choice
• Scissors 

Father’s Day Gift Bag – By Donna @ Edmonton Store

Here’s what you will need

• 1 Black Shop Bag  8x10
• 3 Sheets Tissue (2 black; 1 white)
•  1” Black Satin
•  1” White Satin
• 1 Sheet White Paper
• 1 Extra Large White Tag
• Metallic Studded Ribbon
• Ruler, Scissors
• Hot Glue Gun

Pansies for Mom - By Yvonne @ Edmonton Store

You will need:

1. 8 x 10 white shopping bag
2. Tissue paper colours of your choice, but you will need a dark tone and a light tone.  For the dark tones I used Purple, Dubonnet  and Black.  One sheet of each colour will make many flowers!  Light tones were Lilac, Dandelion and French Vanilla
3. Raffia. I used a strand each of purple, dandelion and green.

   I found a great image of “how to draw a pansy” online, the size was perfect too!

   http://www.dragoart.com/tuts/5903/1/1/how-to-draw-a-pansy.htm

4. scissors
5. mod podge glue

Easter Bunny Bag – By Donna @ Edmonton Store

Here’s what you will need

• 1 White Shop Bag 8x10
• Template of Bunny face, ears & paws
• 2 Small Strips Faux Jewel Metallic Ribbon - Silver
• 1 Small Piece Faux Jewel Metallic Ribbon - Fuchsia
• 2 Sheets Pink Tissue; 1 Sheet Purple Tissue
• White Tulle
• Stretch Puff Loop – Light Pink
• Scissors, Double Sided Tape

Western Valentines bags by Yvonne @ Edmonton Store

• I sheet of Bandana Red Tissue paper
• Shop bag non woven paper white 13x6x15
• Glue stick or hot glue gun
• Very sharp craft knife and metal ruler