New Craft Club!!!

Hello Ladies!!! We are starting a craft club. We will meet the first Thursday of each month and do a fun, inexpensive craft that will make your home inviting and festive! For the month of February we are doing this fabulous LOVE sign sure to inspire a little "loven" in your home ;0) The project will cost $6. It is about 9" tall and about 21" wide. Paint and wire are included. There isn't much time to order this month so HURRY-Don't Delay!!! You can bring your money Sunday or, in an effort to make paying easier, we have included a PayPal button! Now you can pay for your craft from home! Simply press the PayPal button and it will take you to a log-in page where you can sign-in to your own PayPal account, or create one if you have not done so. With no time to spare, we are meeting Feb. 4th, 8pm, at the Campbell's home to create your masterpiece. We will see you there and as usual, please call Vanessa Campbell with any questions.

Neighbor Gift Ideas

The following are the websites containing the sayings displayed with the various things I found, mostly from the dollar store. Enjoy!

http://www.tipjunkie.com/2008/12/neighbor-gift-ideas-candy-grams.html

http://www.heart4home.net/93giftideas.htm

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,650206865,00.html?pg=1

http://opossumsal.homestead.com/Household/103.html

Bread: The Bread Of Life
Just as the Babe of Bethlehem was born, humble and low, then
exalted to glory, common, everyday, humble bread has been
raised to a lofty station.
Consider that:
Bethlehem, where He was born, means “House of Bread”.
His first temptation in the wilderness was “to turn stones to
bread”.
Instead, He turned temptation into teaching: “Man shall not
live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth forth
from the mouth of God.”
As an example to us, He prayed to the Father in the manner:
“Gives us this day our daily bread”.
He fed five thousand disciples with only 5 barley loaves, then
seizing the opportunity, declared to them on the following
day, “I am the living bread come down from Heaven.”
Embodied in the bread, He broke with His apostles in the
memory of His sacrifice and His Father’s gift to the world.
Bread-this highest and lowest food can serve as a meal for
insects or a sparrow, as well as a Sabbath feast for priests and
prophets.
Bread-this most common food was chosen by the Savior
Himself as a remembrance of the most uncommon life.
Bread-a symbol of His birth and death; reminder of His
temptations and teaching; a sacred memory of His sacrifice
and sufferings.
My Christmas wish is that this small gift and these great thoughts
will help you feel the spirit of Christ, and remember Him and all
that He has done for us through this beautiful Christmas Season.

M&M Christmas Story
by Pam Ridenour
M&M Christmas StoryAs you hold these candies in your hand and turn them, you will see....

The M becomes a W, an E, and then a 3.

They tell the Christmas story it's one I'm sure you know.

It took place in a stable a long, long time ago.

The E is for the East where the star shone oh so bright.

The M is for the Manger where the baby Jesus slept that night.

The 3 is for the Wiseman bearing gifts, they say they came.

W is for Worship, Hallelujah Praise to His name.

So as you eat these candies or share them with a friend,
Remember the meaning of Christmas,

it's a love story that never ends Merry Christmas

Gifts in a Jar

Our wonderful friend Lyndsey Owen has included all the recipes for the gifts in a jar we offered with Super Saturday. Here they are and the web sites I found for the Chocolate chip and M&M cookies in a jar. All recipes listed here are to be packed into a Quart sized jar.



Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy
(Layer in this order)
2/3 c graham cracker crumbs
1 ¾ c powdered sugar
1/3 c packed brown sugar
1 ¾ c chocolate chips in Ziploc bag



1. Remove bag of chocolate chips from jar. Set aside.
2. Empty jar into large bowl. Blend well.
3. Add: ¾ stick of butter or margarine, melted
1 1/3 c peanut butter
4. Mix until well blended. Press firmly into 9” x 13” sprayed pan.
5.Place chocolate chips in a microwave safe dish. Microwave on high 30 seconds, then stir well. Microwave at 15 second intervals, stirring well each time, until completely melted. Spread this chocolate over peanut butter layer.
6. Place in fridge for an hour to set. Cut into squares – if it has been in the fridge, let it set out to soften before cutting.
Store in fridge.
Makes 48 pieces.





Peppermint Stick Cocoa
(Layer in this order)
Powdered Milk 1 cup
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder 1 cup
Granulated Sugar 1 cup

Salt 1 teaspoon
Mini Chocolate Chips ½ cup
Crushed Peppermint Candy ½ cup


*Mix contents in a large bowl. For each serving, place 1/3 cup cocoa mix in a mug and stir in 1 cup of hot water



Classic Cocoa
(Layer in this order)
Granulated Sugar 1 cup
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder 1 cup
Powdered Milk 1 cup
Salt 1 teaspoon
Mini Chocolate Chips ½ cup
Mini Marshmallows ½ cup

*Mix contents in a large bowl. For each serving, place 1/3 cup of cocoa mix in a mug and stir in 1 cup of hot water.





Instant Baked Potato Soup Mix in a Jar

1 box sour cream and chive potatoes
Chive Sauce packet from potatoes
1 packet dry cheese sauce mix from boxed macaroni and cheese
1 tablespoon bacon bits

Remove packet of potatoes from box and use a roller or your fist to break most of the dry slices up into smaller pieces.

Combine all ingredients and put into a jar or decorative container. Attach the following instructions on a gift tag:

Instant Baked Potato Soup

Combine contents of jar with 2 cups milk and 1 cup water.

Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer 8 to 10 minutes.





Chocolate Chip Cookies in a Jar

2 cups flour

1 tsp salt

1 tsp baking soda

3/4 cup brown sugar

3/4 cup white sugar

Chocolate chips



Filling the Jar:Use a small funnel to layer the ingredients in a quart size canning jar in the order listed. Use enough chocolate chips so the jar is full to the top. Pack down all ingredients.



Instructions for recipient (write or print on card & attach to jar)

1 cup butter or margarine softened

1 egg, slightly beaten

1 tsp. vanilla



Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Thoroughly blend together the butter or margarine, the egg, and the vanilla. Pour jar of cookie mix into this mixture. Mix until completely blended. Drop teaspoons full of batter about 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Bake for 8 - 10 minutes or until lightly browned.



http://christmas.organizedhome.com/printable/gifts-in-a-jar/mm-cookies-gift-tag



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Christmas Crafts and Gifts Kids Can Make

OK I was just swamped with fun things to do for Super Saturday so I didn't get to make any samples, but here are some FANTASTIC web links to crafts and gifts that kids can make. There are also wonderful sites to download and print coloring pages, puzzels, mazes, word finds, etc. Check them out!!!!

http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/holiday-seasonal-crafts/christmas-gifts-cards-decorations/homemade-christmas-gifts/

Printables:
http://crafts.kaboose.com/holidays/christmas/xmas-printables.html

Kids Craft index:
http://www.allfreecrafts.com/christmas/index.shtml#kids

http://www.dltk-holidays.com/xmas/advent.html

Apple sauce ornaments- http://www.allfreecrafts.com/christmas/cinnamon-applesauce-ornaments.shtml

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/christmas/

http://www.daniellesplace.com/HTML/christmas.html

http://www.dltk-holidays.com/xmas/crafts.html

http://www.blackdog.net/holiday/christmas/bingo/index.html

http://www.robinsfyi.com/holidays/christmas/activities/christmaskidcraft.htm

http://familyfun.go.com/christmas/homemade-christmas-gifts/christmas-gifts-kids-can-make/

Souper Saturday!!! Nov. 7th 9-1pm

We are so excited for this year's "Souper" Saturday!!! Below you will find pictures of the projects we are offering. Included is a rough estimate of how long each project should take if you were slightly craft-challenged. If you know your way around a glue gun, you can expect to finish in much less time!

We are in need of volunteers to help with light sewing or painting, as well as a few good ladies to trade off helping on "Souper" Saturday itself. Money, order forms and any questions can be turned in to Vanessa Campbell.

Bring a dessert to share. Lunch served at 11:00. You can look forward to fun Classes including: Setting your holiday table, by Sis. Evertsen, and Candy Making, by Sis. Earl.

Also on display: creative gift wrapping ideas, Kids holiday crafts, and neighbor gift ideas

We will be sending around sign-up sheets for volunteers to bring soup and desserts.

I Wish Snowman - $10 small $15 large

The small snowman is 25 inches tall, the large one is 38 inches tall

This delightful snowman will literally light up your home this holiday season. It comes as a kit, snowman already painted white, with the garland, snowflakes, and strand of twinkle lights you see here. Approx. finish time is 1 hour

Country Nativity - $4.00

10 inches high x 9 inches across

This sweet little family would love a place in your home. It comes with base colors pre-painted, hair and fabric for the heads. You assemble and apply the faces!

Approx. finish time 30 min to 1hr.

The Flakes, family of three - $12.00; $3.00 each additional small snowman

These guys are 17, 13, and 9 inches high. They are made of Chenille, stuffed and ready for you to decorate!!! The hats are pre-made making assembly a breeze. The craft-challenged ladies can plan on an hour, but you can get 'er done in less!

Approx. 1 hr

Santa/snowman treat bags - $2.50

Approx. 8 inches tall when tied

These bags make a sweet treat even sweeter! Just decorate these pre-made bags and take home to fill with the treat of your desire. They will be a big hit for teachers, co-workers, and neighbors alike. Like I said, the bags are pre-sewn, as are the noses and mustaches. You simply glue on eyes, nose/mustache, and blush the cheeks. Assembly- 15 min. a bag

Gifts in a Jar - $5.50 each

Flavors offered: Classic Cocoa, Chocolate Peanut butter Candy (Reeses Bar), and Instant Baked Potato Soup. We will assemble the recipes you order at Souper Saturday as well as give you the recipes for several others.

Glass bulb snowman ornaments - $4.00 for 10
These glass balls are so easy you won't believe it! Blush the cheeks, paint on the nose, and draw the face on. These can easily be done in stages between your other projects. Approx. time 15-30 min. cumulative

Teach the Children Family Home Evening Kit - $5.50

Kit includes 10 ornaments to go along with the complete FHE plan and a bag of Cookie mix.

Bags are sewn, ornaments painted unless you would rather paint them yourselves! This item is simply assembling the items, tying bells on the string, and tying the bag closed.
Approx. time 10 min.

Holiday Place Cards - $1.00 per set of 4; Christmas or Thanksgiving

size approx. 3inches high x 4 inches wide

When times are tough we are all in need of the smaller things that make the holidays special. The addition of these cute place cards will give you that extra touch without costing a lot or tons of work. Use them for names of the people or dishes at your holiday party. All items are pre-cut, you simply assemble. If you would like to have names printed on the white cardstock, write them on the back of your order form and they will be waiting for you when you arrive!

Approx. time 20 min. a set