November 4, 2003
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We've gathered your favorite Home Made Simple crafts of the year and added a new Decorative Jar with Hot Chocolate Mix. So roll up your sleeves, turn on some tunes, and get crafty!
Decorative Jar with Hot Chocolate Mix Are you looking for a perfect small gift that's easy and inexpensive? For a few dollars and a little creativity, you can turn a plain glass jar into a delightful reusable gift and fill it with delicious powdered hot chocolate mix. This craft makes a great holiday gift for teachers and neighbors!
Materials: Glass jar with lid Paint or paint pens Stencil (optional) Stickers (optional) Paintbrush Dry hot chocolate mix (see our recipe below) Ribbon
Instructions: 1. Wash the glass jar inside and out and let dry.2. Decorate the outside of the jar with paint pens, a stencil and paints, or even stickers. If you use a stencil, you'll want to secure it to the jar with double-sided tape while you're creating your design.3. Fill with our dry hot chocolate mix and tie a ribbon around the top of the jar. You can attach a hole-punched index card with instructions for making the hot chocolate and the recipe. When the mix is gone, the recipient can use the jar for storage of small items, such as pencils or candy.
Hot Chocolate Mix Ingredients 1 8-quart box powdered milk 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 15 ounces powdered chocolate drink mix 8 ounces non-dairy coffee creamer Mini marshmallows (optional)
Instructions 1. Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container. Use 1/3 cup of mix per 8 ounces of hot water.2. For a unique taste, use a flavored coffee creamer, such as vanilla or Irish cream.
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