Packaging ideas for Christmas treats

Amanda from Swish and Swanky suggested I share some ideas and resources for presenting your yummy homebaked treats in this Christmas.

Iced Cookie Boxes $12.99 for 6 from Martha Stewart Crafts

Tall Goodie Boxes $12.99 for 6 from Martha Stewart Crafts

Similar Noodle Boxes $8.80 for 25 from The Packaging Place

Set of six treat boxes for $4.75/$5.75 from Bake it Pretty

Red spot cake tins on eBay. Don't forget to line with a matching tea towel or co-ordinating tissue paper.

Burken Jar $3.99 from Ikea

Aspen Jar $29.95 from Brown Button Trading

Then tie a ribbon with a pretty ribbon. There are so many places to find gorgeous ribbons ...

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Last year I made these Cookie Jars as gifts (I used the Ikea jars). I filled them with dry Cookie premix and tied a cookie cutter to the lid. I also made up directions for how to mix, bake and decorate. They were a hit. A wonderful activity for children to do with Mum or Dad during the holidays.

Hope I've inspired you to start your Christmas baking!

Our Christmas

I know it's a little late, but here is a peek into our first Christmas in our new home.  We had the most relaxing two weeks together, too lovely for words really.  Not a contractor in sight (I think that was the best part).  Just lots of swimming, reading, DVD's and quality family time.  

Our Christmas tree with multi-coloured trim inspired by the Martha Stewart Living magazine cover from Dec 2006.

Our vintage ornament wreath hanging proudly on the front door - a collection that I plan to add to each year. All ornaments where purchased from USA eBay.

Gifts we gave to family and friends.  Cookie Jars complete with mix, recipe card and cookie cutter.

Each Christmas I like to wrap our gifts in a different colour theme.  I managed to use existing supplies this year and found a use for some lonely scrapbooking bit and pieces that have been sitting around for far too many years.  I love the mercury glass hearts and the quilted paper the most.

All images Sharnel Dollar