gift – Champagne and Sugarplums https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com Let's Celebrate Together Thu, 13 Apr 2023 16:22:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.6.12 https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cropped-Icon-Transparent-Dark-Version-40x40.png gift – Champagne and Sugarplums https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com 32 32 Easy Volcano Valentine with Free Printable https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/easy-volcano-valentine-with-free-printable/ https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/easy-volcano-valentine-with-free-printable/#respond Wed, 18 Jan 2023 17:38:08 +0000 https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/?p=7348 Our Easy Volcano Valentine with Free Printable is an easy and inexpensive valentine that kids are going to love. Simply print out the FREE printable (found below) and attach it to a sealable snack bag filled with a fun, STEM activity! Kids will love it when the “volcano” begins to bubble up! See how easy these valentines are to make with our tutorial below. This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week. These valentines are not only cute and easy, but they’re also educational! These STEM Valentines are a perfect way to show children what happens when you mix certain materials together. Making this a great opportunity to introduce the fascinating world of chemical reactions! But remember, when creating the volcano at home, be sure to have adult supervision as well as a plate or plastic mat to catch the “lava.” Like with most crafts or science experiments, things can get messy! What do you need to make a Volcano Valentine? White vinegar Red food colouring Baking soda Glitter in pink, red or purple Small, sealable, snack bags Small liquid containers Free printable Stapler Watch as the STEM volcano erupts! How to make an easy valentine: Add vinegar to a small liquid container. Then add a few drops of red food colouring to the vinegar. In a small dish, add baking soda and a variety of glitter colours. Mix to combine. Put the baking soda mixture into a clear, sealable bag. Add the bottle of coloured vinegar. Print out and staple the free printable label to the top of the bag. Give to your valentines! Enjoy! Tutorial: How to make a Volcano Valentine with FREE Printable Add vinegar to a small liquid container. Then add a few drops of red food colouring to the vinegar. Place the cap back on and shake the mixture to combine the colour. In a small dish, add baking soda and a variety of glitter colours. Mix to combine. Put the baking soda mixture into a clear, sealable bag. Add the bottle of coloured vinegar (be sure the bottle is dry and clean of any spills!) Print our and staple the free printable label to the top of the bag. Hand out these fun Valentine’s Day gifts to your favourite valentines! Enjoy! How to create a STEM Volcano Valentine Science Experiment at Home! Add the baking soda mixture to a tall, clear bottle or jar. Place the jar in a pie plate or bowl to keep the “lava” contained! When everyone is ready, add the red vinegar mixture to the baking soda. Watch as the STEM volcano erupts!! We hope you love this Easy Volcano Valentine with Free Printable as much as we do! If you’re looking for more Valentine’s Day fun, check out our other Valentine’s decor, crafts and recieps! The Best Valentine’s Day Recipes Easy No-Bake Valentine’s Day Truffles Pink Amaretto and Cream Cherry Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing THE BEST Valentine’s Dessert Recipes Berry In Love Mocktail Easy Valentine’s Day Crafts and Decor The Best Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids to Make Easy Valentine’sDay Treat Bags FREE PRINTABLE Valentine’s Cards Valentine’s Kids Craft – Popsicle Stick Frame

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]]> Our Easy Volcano Valentine with Free Printable is an easy and inexpensive valentine that kids are going to love. Simply print out the FREE printable (found below) and attach it to a sealable snack bag filled with a fun, STEM activity! Kids will love it when the “volcano” begins to bubble up! See how easy these valentines are to make with our tutorial below.

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Easy Volcano Valentine with Free Printable by Champagne and Sugarplums

These valentines are not only cute and easy, but they’re also educational! These STEM Valentines are a perfect way to show children what happens when you mix certain materials together. Making this a great opportunity to introduce the fascinating world of chemical reactions!

But remember, when creating the volcano at home, be sure to have adult supervision as well as a plate or plastic mat to catch the “lava.” Like with most crafts or science experiments, things can get messy!

Easy Volcano Valentine with Free Printable by Champagne and Sugarplums

What do you need to make a Volcano Valentine?

  • White vinegar
  • Red food colouring
  • Baking soda
  • Glitter in pink, red or purple
  • Small, sealable, snack bags
  • Small liquid containers
  • Free printable
  • Stapler

Watch as the STEM volcano erupts!

How to make an easy valentine:

  • Add vinegar to a small liquid container. Then add a few drops of red food colouring to the vinegar.
  • In a small dish, add baking soda and a variety of glitter colours. Mix to combine.
  • Put the baking soda mixture into a clear, sealable bag. Add the bottle of coloured vinegar.
  • Print out and staple the free printable label to the top of the bag.
  • Give to your valentines! Enjoy!

Tutorial: How to make a Volcano Valentine with FREE Printable

Easy Volcano Valentine with Free Printable by Champagne and Sugarplums

Add vinegar to a small liquid container. Then add a few drops of red food colouring to the vinegar. Place the cap back on and shake the mixture to combine the colour.

Easy Volcano Valentine with Free Printable by Champagne and Sugarplums

In a small dish, add baking soda and a variety of glitter colours. Mix to combine.

Easy Volcano Valentine with Free Printable by Champagne and Sugarplums

Put the baking soda mixture into a clear, sealable bag. Add the bottle of coloured vinegar (be sure the bottle is dry and clean of any spills!) Print our and staple the free printable label to the top of the bag.

Easy Volcano Valentine with Free Printable by Champagne and Sugarplums

Hand out these fun Valentine’s Day gifts to your favourite valentines! Enjoy!

How to create a STEM Volcano Valentine Science Experiment at Home!

Easy Volcano Valentine with Free Printable by Champagne and Sugarplums

Add the baking soda mixture to a tall, clear bottle or jar. Place the jar in a pie plate or bowl to keep the “lava” contained!

Easy Volcano Valentine with Free Printable by Champagne and Sugarplums

When everyone is ready, add the red vinegar mixture to the baking soda. Watch as the STEM volcano erupts!!

Easy Volcano Valentine with Free Printable by Champagne and Sugarplums

Easy Volcano Valentine with Free Printable by Champagne and Sugarplums

We hope you love this Easy Volcano Valentine with Free Printable as much as we do! If you’re looking for more Valentine’s Day fun, check out our other Valentine’s decor, crafts and recieps!

The Best Valentine’s Day Recipes

Easy Valentine’s Day Crafts and Decor

Happy Valentine's Day from Champagne and Sugarplums

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]]> https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/easy-volcano-valentine-with-free-printable/feed/ 0 How to make a Pea Pod Pendant https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/how-to-make-a-pea-pod-necklace-for-mothers-day/ Sat, 10 Apr 2021 21:17:00 +0000 http://192.168.0.28:8010/?p=926 This DIY Pea Pod Pendant for Mother’s Day is a great gift for mom’s and grandmas’s alike. Materials for this craft are easy to come by, find them in the local dollar store. This DIY jewelry is customizable too, the beads can can be any colour and you can add as many “peas” as you have children or grandchildren!  This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week. Finding the materials for this Mother’s Day gift is easy and the project doesn’t take long to complete.  It can be tricky to wrap the wire around the the beads, but the finished pea pod pendant is well worth the effort.  We used a shiny black floral wire for our pod but you can easily use silver, gold or even green. Floral wire comes in plenty of colours and sizes. How to make a Pea Pod Pendant, a Mother’s Day Gift Idea What Do You Need to Make a Pea Pod Pedant? Floral wire Beads (any colour and number) Jump ring Long nose plier Side cutting plier How to Make a Pea Pod Pedant Firstly, using the long nose pliers, cut a straight piece of wire and create a loop at one end, thread your beads onto this straight piece and make a second loop on the opposite end to secure the beads in place.   Secondly, wrap some wire around the beads to create the pod.  Start at one end make your way down to the bottom, making sure the beads are secure. To give the pod some character wrap the wire loosely and tightly against the beads, this will help give a “woven” appearance. You can add small sparkle or letter beads to the top of the pendant (initials are perfect for personalization!)  To do this, use another small piece of wire and secure it to the top of the pod pendant, thread on the beads and fold the exposed tip to hold the beads in place.   Finally, attach a jump ring to one end.  There you have it, a perfect pea pod pendant for Mother’ Day.  So easy to make and beautiful to give. We hope you loved our How to make a Pea Pod Pendant for a Mother’s Day tutorial. If you’re looking for more Mother’s Day gift ideas certainly check out our How to Make an Easy Macrame Plant Holder or our something for the mom that has everything – Mother’s Day Mason Jar Kit Ideas. Happy Crafting!  

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]]> This DIY Pea Pod Pendant for Mother’s Day is a great gift for mom’s and grandmas’s alike. Materials for this craft are easy to come by, find them in the local dollar store. This DIY jewelry is customizable too, the beads can can be any colour and you can add as many “peas” as you have children or grandchildren! 

This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week.

How to make a Pea Pod Pendant by Champagne and Sugarplums

Finding the materials for this Mother’s Day gift is easy and the project doesn’t take long to complete.  It can be tricky to wrap the wire around the the beads, but the finished pea pod pendant is well worth the effort.  We used a shiny black floral wire for our pod but you can easily use silver, gold or even green. Floral wire comes in plenty of colours and sizes.

How to make a Pea Pod Pendant by Champagne and Sugarplums

How to make a Pea Pod Pendant, a Mother’s Day Gift Idea

What Do You Need to Make a Pea Pod Pedant?

  • Floral wire
  • Beads (any colour and number)
  • Jump ring
  • Long nose plier
  • Side cutting plier

How to Make a Pea Pod Pedant

Firstly, using the long nose pliers, cut a straight piece of wire and create a loop at one end, thread your beads onto this straight piece and make a second loop on the opposite end to secure the beads in place.  

Secondly, wrap some wire around the beads to create the pod.  Start at one end make your way down to the bottom, making sure the beads are secure. To give the pod some character wrap the wire loosely and tightly against the beads, this will help give a “woven” appearance.


You can add small sparkle or letter beads to the top of the pendant (initials are perfect for personalization!)  To do this, use another small piece of wire and secure it to the top of the pod pendant, thread on the beads and fold the exposed tip to hold the beads in place.  

Finally, attach a jump ring to one end.  There you have it, a perfect pea pod pendant for Mother’ Day.  So easy to make and beautiful to give.

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We hope you loved our How to make a Pea Pod Pendant for a Mother’s Day tutorial. If you’re looking for more Mother’s Day gift ideas certainly check out our How to Make an Easy Macrame Plant Holder or our something for the mom that has everything – Mother’s Day Mason Jar Kit Ideas. Happy Crafting!  

Happy Mother's Day from Champange and Sugarplums

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]]> Personalized New Home Gingerbread House Ornament https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/personalized-new-home-gingerbread-house-ornament/ Mon, 11 May 2020 21:33:28 +0000 http://192.168.0.28:8010/?p=1568 We always have so much fun putting up the Christmas tree every year. Every year we try to add a new ornament to reflect on something that happened that year.  Sometimes it’s a trip, maybe a new pet, one year was our wedding. This year, it was moving into our home, which is when we came up with this sweet gingerbread house ornament.  It’s also a great gift if you know someone that has recently moved into a new home. This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week. What You’ll Need: Parchment Paper (wax paper or tin foil will also work) Oven Bake Clay Gingerbread House Cookie Cutter Snow-Tex Paint Silver Acrylic Paint Brown Acrylic Paint White Acrylic Paint Paint Brushes Clay Working Tool or BBQ skewer Scissors Ribbon House Key What you need to make your own Personalized Ornament: Press into the cookie cutter mould on top of the parchment paper, pushing it into all of the corners. Carefully push the clay out of the cookie cutter. Take a house key and press it firmly into the clay on one side of the house. Use a flat blade or putty knife to gently lift the key out of the clay and then make two holes in the chimney of the ornament for the ribbon to hang the ornament.  Bake in a 275 oven for 30 minutes (or follows the directions on the clay packaging). After cooling, paint the key impression in silver and then let dry. Paint the rest of the ornament brown and then add snow to the roof, chimney and ground using Snow Tex. Try dabbing the Snow Tex onto the clay rather than brush, to get a texturized snowy look. Paint the door shape around the key impression and a window beside it. Lastly, add the date above the door as the house number. Cut a length of ribbon and thread though the holes in the chimney.  Either hang your gingerbread house ornament on your tree or wrap it up to give to special someone to make this Christmas a little extra merry, happy crafting! For more personalized DIY ornament inspiration check out our Wedding Invitation Ornament.

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]]> We always have so much fun putting up the Christmas tree every year. Every year we try to add a new ornament to reflect on something that happened that year.  Sometimes it’s a trip, maybe a new pet, one year was our wedding. This year, it was moving into our home, which is when we came up with this sweet gingerbread house ornament.  It’s also a great gift if you know someone that has recently moved into a new home.

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Gingerbread house ornament hanging on a tree by Champagne and Sugarplums

What You’ll Need:
  • Parchment Paper (wax paper or tin foil will also work)
  • Oven Bake Clay
  • Gingerbread House Cookie Cutter
  • Snow-Tex Paint
  • Silver Acrylic Paint
  • Brown Acrylic Paint
  • White Acrylic Paint
  • Paint Brushes
  • Clay Working Tool or BBQ skewer
  • Scissors
  • Ribbon
  • House Key

What you need to make your own Personalized Ornament:
Cutting clay with a gingerbread shaped cookie cutter by Champagne and Sugarplums

Press into the cookie cutter mould on top of the parchment paper, pushing it into all of the corners. Carefully push the clay out of the cookie cutter.

Collage of stamping a key into a clay gingerbread house by Champagne and Sugarplums

Take a house key and press it firmly into the clay on one side of the house. Use a flat blade or putty knife to gently lift the key out of the clay and then make two holes in the chimney of the ornament for the ribbon to hang the ornament.  Bake in a 275 oven for 30 minutes (or follows the directions on the clay packaging).

Painting a key stamp silver on a Gingerbread house ornament by Champagne and Sugarplums

After cooling, paint the key impression in silver and then let dry.

Painting a gingerbread house ornament brown with white embellishments by Champagne and Sugarplums

Paint the rest of the ornament brown and then add snow to the roof, chimney and ground using Snow Tex. Try dabbing the Snow Tex onto the clay rather than brush, to get a texturized snowy look. Paint the door shape around the key impression and a window beside it. Lastly, add the date above the door as the house number.

Adding ribbon to a gingerbread ornament by Champagne and Sugarplums

Cut a length of ribbon and thread though the holes in the chimney. 

Gingerbread house ornament hanging on a tree by Champagne and Sugarplums

Either hang your gingerbread house ornament on your tree or wrap it up to give to special someone to make this Christmas a little extra merry, happy crafting!

For more personalized DIY ornament inspiration check out our Wedding Invitation Ornament.

Happy Holidays written on a white background

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]]> PRETTY PEARL SNOWFLAKE PILLOW COVER https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/pretty-pearl-snowflake-pillow-cover/ Mon, 04 May 2020 20:28:14 +0000 http://192.168.0.28:8010/?p=1350 We love decorating with holiday pillows. They provide an easy way to add colour and a festive feel to any room. A clever idea is to make a pillow cover instead of a stuffed pillow, which means it can slip it over an existing couch throw for the season and then remove it after. It also makes for easier storage throughout the rest of the year and needs less supplies to make it. And our snowflake pillow cover is a perfect project to tackle while watching your favourite Christmas movie, as sewing the pearls onto the cover will take time, but it’s a simple task. What You’ll Need: Felt (a large enough square to cover your throw pillows) Decorative pearls Small gems Needle and thread Bead glue Sewing machine Cut the felt into two squares large enough to cover (with some extra space) your pillow and then sew three sides together. Cut six stripes of felt and then stitch them in pairs to the open edges, these will be closures for the finished pillow. Arrange the pearls into a design that you like and then stitch each of the pearl beads into place. Use bead glue to attach the gems in a decorative pattern. Let the glue dry and then slip your new Christmas cover over an existing throw pillow. We hope you love this pretty snowflake pillow cover, please share your version with us in the comments and happy crafting! Craving some more Christmas DIY? Check out how to make your own DIY wrapping paper or our personalized wedding invitation ornament. Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. There may be a small commission made by our recommendations, and/or link to products or services mentioned on this website. Your purchase will help us continue to bring you amazing content, step-by-steps, and product reviews.

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]]> We love decorating with holiday pillows. They provide an easy way to add colour and a festive feel to any room. A clever idea is to make a pillow cover instead of a stuffed pillow, which means it can slip it over an existing couch throw for the season and then remove it after. It also makes for easier storage throughout the rest of the year and needs less supplies to make it. And our snowflake pillow cover is a perfect project to tackle while watching your favourite Christmas movie, as sewing the pearls onto the cover will take time, but it’s a simple task.

Snowflake pillow cover on a bench beside a Christmas tree by Champagne and Sugarplums

What You’ll Need:
  • Felt (a large enough square to cover your throw pillows)
  • Decorative pearls
  • Small gems
  • Needle and thread
  • Bead glue
  • Sewing machine
The corner of two pieces of royal blue felt sewn together by Champagne and Sugarplums

Cut the felt into two squares large enough to cover (with some extra space) your pillow and then sew three sides together.

Strips of royal blue felt being sewn to the a pillow cover by Champagne and Sugarplums

Cut six stripes of felt and then stitch them in pairs to the open edges, these will be closures for the finished pillow.

White pearl beads being hand sewn to royal blue felt by Champagne and Sugarplums

Arrange the pearls into a design that you like and then stitch each of the pearl beads into place.

Clear gems glued to royal blue felt next to pearl beads by Champagne and Sugarplums

Use bead glue to attach the gems in a decorative pattern. Let the glue dry and then slip your new Christmas cover over an existing throw pillow.

Snowflake pillow cover on a bench beside a Christmas tree by Champagne and Sugarplums

Snowflake pillow cover on a white chair by Champagne and Sugarplums

Snowflake pillow cover on a bench beside a Christmas tree by Champagne and Sugarplums

We hope you love this pretty snowflake pillow cover, please share your version with us in the comments and happy crafting!

Craving some more Christmas DIY? Check out how to make your own DIY wrapping paper or our personalized wedding invitation ornament.

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]]> Easy, Fun, and Festive DIY Holiday Wrapping Paper https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/easy-fun-and-festive-diy-holiday-wrapping-paper/ Fri, 01 May 2020 21:54:17 +0000 http://192.168.0.28:8010/?p=1328 Finished shopping and now there’s a pile of gifts to wrap? First, you deserve a pat on the back for finishing so early!  You’re next task will be wrapping and because store bought paper could be a bit……boring, we have some easy DIY holiday wrapping paper ideas that will add some fun, creativity and flair to all of your gifts this year. Some of the designs are even perfect for involving little helpers, which will make giving presents for parents and grandparents even sweeter. What you’ll need: Craft paper in white and/or brown Paint Sponge Washi tape Stamps Ink pad Snowflake ornament This one is the easiest on the list as a black ink pad and a stamp are all you’re going to need. No clean up needed here with strips of self-sticking washi tape, creating geometric lines is all you need to do for this paper. By faaaaaaar and away the messiest of them all, but also the most fun! Dip your kiddos hands into paint (one colour at a time, let dry between colours if you can) and let them stamp them randomly all over the paper. A super pretty design using a snowflake ornament as a stencil. Sponge paint all over and around the ornament, sponge on a highlight colour and then add hand painted accents.  Create an abstract pattern from the tissue paper and then glue into place, simple and stunning. We hope you have a ton of fun creating and gifting with DIY holiday wrapping paper, happy crafting! If your holiday cards have started to arrive then we have two unique DIY displays you should check out. Try our wall display and pin board and our card display boxes. Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. There may be a small commission made by our recommendations, and/or link to products or services mentioned on this website. Your purchase will help us continue to bring you amazing content, step-by-steps, and product reviews.

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]]> Finished shopping and now there’s a pile of gifts to wrap? First, you deserve a pat on the back for finishing so early!  You’re next task will be wrapping and because store bought paper could be a bit……boring, we have some easy DIY holiday wrapping paper ideas that will add some fun, creativity and flair to all of your gifts this year. Some of the designs are even perfect for involving little helpers, which will make giving presents for parents and grandparents even sweeter.

A collection of gifts wrapped in DIY holiday wrapping paper under a tree by Champagne and Sugarplums

What you’ll need:
  • Craft paper in white and/or brown
  • Paint
  • Sponge
  • Washi tape
  • Stamps
  • Ink pad
  • Snowflake ornament
Ink & Twine written on a red background with dog and stamp icons by Champagne and Sugarplums
Butcher paper stamped with Boston terriers wrapped in a bow with an ink pad by Champagne and Sugarplums

This one is the easiest on the list as a black ink pad and a stamp are all you’re going to need.

A gift wrapped in butcher paper stamped with Boston terriers with red twine around it by Champagne and Sugarplums

Washi Tape written on a red background with a tape icon by Champagne and Sugarplums
Lines of Washi tape on white paper with three rolls of tape beside them by Champagne and Sugarplums
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No clean up needed here with strips of self-sticking washi tape, creating geometric lines is all you need to do for this paper.

A gift wrapped in lines of patterned Washi tape with a red bow by Champagne and Sugarplums

Handprints written on a red background with hand icons by Champagne and Sugarplums
Two young girls putting their handprints onto white paper with red and green paint by Champagne and Sugarplums

By faaaaaaar and away the messiest of them all, but also the most fun! Dip your kiddos hands into paint (one colour at a time, let dry between colours if you can) and let them stamp them randomly all over the paper.

A gift wrapped in handprinted holiday wrapping paper with a diamond ribbon by Champagne and Sugarplums

Snowflakes written on a red background with three snowflake icons in white by Champagne and Sugarplums
Collage of snowflakes sponged onto butcher paper by Champagne and Sugarplums

A super pretty design using a snowflake ornament as a stencil. Sponge paint all over and around the ornament, sponge on a highlight colour and then add hand painted accents. 

A gift wrapped in snowflake printed holiday wrapping paper with a diamond ribbon by Champagne and Sugarplums

Tissue paper written on a red background with dots and wave icons in white by Champagne and Sugarplums
Pink and gold polka dot tissue paper glued in random patterns onto butcher paper by Champagne and Sugarplums

Create an abstract pattern from the tissue paper and then glue into place, simple and stunning.

A gift wrapped in pink and gold polka dot patterned holiday wrapping paper by Champagne and Sugarplums

A collection of gifts wrapped in DIY holiday wrapping paper under a tree by Champagne and Sugarplums
A collection of gifts wrapped in DIY holiday wrapping paper under a tree by Champagne and Sugarplums

We hope you have a ton of fun creating and gifting with DIY holiday wrapping paper, happy crafting!

Happy Holidays written on a white wood background surrounded by snow

If your holiday cards have started to arrive then we have two unique DIY displays you should check out. Try our wall display and pin board and our card display boxes.

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]]> Brownies in a Bottle – A Sweet Treat for Valentine’s Day https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/brownies-in-a-bottle-a-sweet-treat-for-valentines-day/ Fri, 01 May 2020 19:28:54 +0000 http://192.168.0.28:8010/?p=1307 What could be sweeter than getting a sugary surprise for Valentines Day? Brownies in a Bottle make an easy and fun treat for loved ones, friends, teachers and co-workers. If you’re getting married on the day of love then this little bottle could make a great favour for your guests. To make the bottles, simply collect all of the dry ingredients for the brownie recipe, layer them in a bottle then add some ribbon and a tag with baking instructions. Then its ready – sweet and simple. To prepare the bottle for gifting, layer the following ingredients into a 1 qt glass milk bottle or mason jar: 1/2 cup Flour 1/4 tsp Salt 1/2 cup Brown sugar 1 cup Sugar 1/3 cup Cocoa 1/4 cup Chocolate chips 1 cup Caramel chips 1/4 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts Write the remaining ingredients and baking instructions on a tag and then attach it to the bottle with some decorative twine or ribbon. 3 eggs 2/3 cup vegetable oil 1 tsp vanilla  Add some Valentine’s Day ribbon or stickers to decorate the brownies in a bottle and then gift to friends and family to sweeten their day. Happy crafting! For more Valentine’s inspiration check out some of our other easy DIY decorations with our easy heart puzzle or our yarn and felt wreath. Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links.  There may be a small commission made by our recommendations, and/or link to products or services mentioned on this website.  Your purchase will help us continue to bring you amazing content, step-by-steps and product reviews.

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]]> What could be sweeter than getting a sugary surprise for Valentines Day? Brownies in a Bottle make an easy and fun treat for loved ones, friends, teachers and co-workers. If you’re getting married on the day of love then this little bottle could make a great favour for your guests. To make the bottles, simply collect all of the dry ingredients for the brownie recipe, layer them in a bottle then add some ribbon and a tag with baking instructions. Then its ready – sweet and simple.

Various baking ingredients and tools on a blue background

To prepare the bottle for gifting, layer the following ingredients into a 1 qt glass milk bottle or mason jar:

  • 1/2 cup Flour
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1/3 cup Cocoa
  • 1/4 cup Chocolate chips
  • 1 cup Caramel chips
  • 1/4 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts
A brownie with a powdered sugar heart on a plate beside a bowl of raspberries

Write the remaining ingredients and baking instructions on a tag and then attach it to the bottle with some decorative twine or ribbon.

  • 3 eggs
  • 2/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla 
A glass milk bottle beside a tower of brownies on a small pedestal

Completed brownies in a bottle with an recipe tag by Champagne and Sugarplums

Add some Valentine’s Day ribbon or stickers to decorate the brownies in a bottle and then gift to friends and family to sweeten their day. Happy crafting!

Happy Valentine's Day on a white background with arrows and hearts

For more Valentine’s inspiration check out some of our other easy DIY decorations with our easy heart puzzle or our yarn and felt wreath.

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]]> Father’s Day Art – Home, Hearts, Fabric, Frames and Dad https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/fathers-day-art-home-hearts-fabric-frames-and-dad/ Sun, 26 Apr 2020 00:41:55 +0000 http://192.168.0.28:8010/?p=1038 It’s the beginning of June and Father’s Day is coming up. For all the games you played together, the words of wisdom, for the unconditional love and support. Now is the perfect time to show how much you care. Any colour and pattern combination will work for this project – did someone say plaid? So, let your Dad know that Home is Where Dad is with art this Father’s Day. What You’ll Need: White cotton fabric at least 11” x 17” Iron on letters in two fonts Patterned fabric Small wooden or felt heart 11” x 17” frame Iron Double sided tape Glue Iron on fabric adhesive or fabric glue Paint brush Paint Cut out all the letters that you’ll need to spell out Home, Is, Where, and Is in one font and Dad in the other font. Lay the letters out on the white cotton for spacing before you start ironing them in place. When you are happy with the placement, follow the instructions of the iron on letters you bought. Most will ask you to cover the letters with a thin cloth and hold the iron on them for a few seconds. Iron on the letters one row at a time until the verse is complete. Cut out a simplified map of Canada. You can print an online map to trace onto the fabric if you like, or free hand it. Don’t worry about following all the bumps and curves of the coastlines and don’t worry about cutting all the islands out. Large simple shapes work best for this design. If you are using transfer paper, follow the instructions on the package. Use your iron to attach a large piece of transfer paper to the patterned map and then cut away the excess paper. If you are using fabric glue then use it now to attach the map to the art. Almost done your DIY Father’s Day Art Frame! Use the double-sided tape on the back board of your frame to attach the map piece. Paint the wooden heart in the colour of your choice (we used yellow). Let dry. Glue the heart onto the map, place it in on the map where you Dad lives. Prepare to make your Dad’s day with this heartwarming Father’s Day Art gift idea. Happy Crafting! Looking for more Father’s Day gift ideas that you can make? Certainly try our BBQ King Father’s Day Apron, perfect for the bbq’ing dad!

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]]> It’s the beginning of June and Father’s Day is coming up. For all the games you played together, the words of wisdom, for the unconditional love and support. Now is the perfect time to show how much you care. Any colour and pattern combination will work for this project – did someone say plaid? So, let your Dad know that Home is Where Dad is with art this Father’s Day.

Completed Fathers Day Art frame on a table outside by Champagne and Sugarplums

What You’ll Need:
  • White cotton fabric at least 11” x 17”
  • Iron on letters in two fonts
  • Patterned fabric
  • Small wooden or felt heart
  • 11” x 17” frame
  • Iron
  • Double sided tape
  • Glue
  • Iron on fabric adhesive or fabric glue
  • Paint brush
  • Paint
Layout for Father's Day Art by Champagne and Sugarplums

Cut out all the letters that you’ll need to spell out Home, Is, Where, and Is in one font and Dad in the other font. Lay the letters out on the white cotton for spacing before you start ironing them in place.

Collage of how to iron letters for Fathers Day Art frame by Champagne and Sugarplums

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When you are happy with the placement, follow the instructions of the iron on letters you bought. Most will ask you to cover the letters with a thin cloth and hold the iron on them for a few seconds. Iron on the letters one row at a time until the verse is complete.

Collage of how to cut out a map in fabric for a Father's Day Art craft by Champagne and Sugarplums

Cut out a simplified map of Canada. You can print an online map to trace onto the fabric if you like, or free hand it. Don’t worry about following all the bumps and curves of the coastlines and don’t worry about cutting all the islands out. Large simple shapes work best for this design.

If you are using transfer paper, follow the instructions on the package. Use your iron to attach a large piece of transfer paper to the patterned map and then cut away the excess paper. If you are using fabric glue then use it now to attach the map to the art.

Almost done your DIY Father’s Day Art Frame!
How to attach the completed fabric onto a frame backing for Father's Day frame by Champagne and Sugarplums

Use the double-sided tape on the back board of your frame to attach the map piece.

How to attach a heart shape onto a fabric map for a Father's Day Art frame by Champagne and Sugarplums

Paint the wooden heart in the colour of your choice (we used yellow). Let dry. Glue the heart onto the map, place it in on the map where you Dad lives.

DIY Father's Day Art frame by Champagne and Sugarplums

DIY Father's Day Art frame by Champagne and Sugarplums

Prepare to make your Dad’s day with this heartwarming Father’s Day Art gift idea. Happy Crafting!

Happy Father's Day from Champagne and Sugarplums

Looking for more Father’s Day gift ideas that you can make? Certainly try our BBQ King Father’s Day Apron, perfect for the bbq’ing dad!

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]]> Pretty Pressed Flowers from the Garden for Mother’s Day https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/pretty-pressed-flowers-for-mothers-day/ Mon, 20 Apr 2020 20:11:32 +0000 http://192.168.0.28:8010/?p=894 Flowers and Mother’s Day go together like hugs and kisses – which also goes with Moms. Today, let’s put a little twist on those pre-made floral arrangements and make some pressed flowers. Littles can help to make with this one, but only with the flower collecting, as the rest of the project involves handling glass. I recruited two of my little nieces out to the yard and we helped ourselves to some of Nanny’s blooms (although they were more interested in the dandelions!). Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. There may a small commission made by our recommendations, and/or link to products or services mentioned on this website. Your purchase will help us continue to bring you amazing content, step-by-steps and product reviews. Eventually I steered them to the garden and we collected enough flowers to put in our frames. One would be for their Mum (Christine) and one for Nanny. They picked out the ribbon and then I released them back to their mother. This way I could finish the frames without the fear of little fingers getting cut. Here’s how I did it: What You’ll Need: Little helpers Picked flowers Two pieces of glass (unused photo frames are a great option) Clear tape Ribbon Hot glue gun and sticks It’s just that easy – 10 minute pressed flowers (minus flower picking) gift any Mom – or Grandma. The girls were very happy to see their carefully picked flowers gifted to their mom and Nanny, and even happier when it was displayed on the wall! For another alternative to fresh flowers try our Springtime Flower Pop Pillow, a colourful DIY pillow for mom. Loving some potted flowers for Mother’s Day? Certainly check out our DIY Macrame Flower Pot Holder, a double pot holder made using simple macrame knots.

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]]> Flowers and Mother’s Day go together like hugs and kisses – which also goes with Moms. Today, let’s put a little twist on those pre-made floral arrangements and make some pressed flowers. Littles can help to make with this one, but only with the flower collecting, as the rest of the project involves handling glass. I recruited two of my little nieces out to the yard and we helped ourselves to some of Nanny’s blooms (although they were more interested in the dandelions!).

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Two small girls picking flowers for Mother's Day by Champagne and Sugarplums

Eventually I steered them to the garden and we collected enough flowers to put in our frames. One would be for their Mum (Christine) and one for Nanny. They picked out the ribbon and then I released them back to their mother. This way I could finish the frames without the fear of little fingers getting cut. Here’s how I did it:

Pansies in teapots, watering cans and pots by Champagne and Sugarplums

What You’ll Need:
  • Little helpers
  • Picked flowers
  • Two pieces of glass (unused photo frames are a great option)
  • Clear tape
  • Ribbon
  • Hot glue gun and sticks
A plain sheet of glass for the pressed flowers by Champagne and Sugarplums

Flowers sitting on a piece of glass by Champagne and Sugarplums

Flowers pressed between two sheets of glass by Champagne and Sugarplums

Adding tape to the bottom edge of two sheets of glass, holding pressed flowers in between by Champagne and Sugarplums
Ribbon being secured to the top edge of two sheets of glass holding pressed flowers by Champagne and Sugarplums
A glue gun adding glue to the bottom a sheet of glass holding pressed flowers by Champagne and Sugarplums

A completed project of flowers pressed between glass and decorated with ribbon by Champagne and Sugarplums

It’s just that easy – 10 minute pressed flowers (minus flower picking) gift any Mom – or Grandma. The girls were very happy to see their carefully picked flowers gifted to their mom and Nanny, and even happier when it was displayed on the wall!

For another alternative to fresh flowers try our Springtime Flower Pop Pillow, a colourful DIY pillow for mom. Loving some potted flowers for Mother’s Day? Certainly check out our DIY Macrame Flower Pot Holder, a double pot holder made using simple macrame knots.

Happy Mother's Day written on a pink background with pink and blush roses along the top edge by Champagne and Sugarplums

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]]> Amazing Mason Jar Gift Ideas All Mom’s will Love https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/mason-jar-gift-ideas-for-any-mom/ Sun, 19 Apr 2020 22:53:52 +0000 https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/?p=837 For many of us, Mother’s Day will be here next week, which still gives you plenty of time to create something special just for her.  With that in mind we’ve created some adorable mason jar gifts and we’re sure there’s one that every mom will love. Our Mom would definitely be the croquet jar! Each jar can be tweaked by you to make it extra special, after all you know your mom best, but here five ideas for inspiration. This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week. What you’ll need: A Mason Jar Ribbon Scrapbook paper Glue Lots of tiny gifts for Mom To get the jar ready, use the inner lid of the jar to trace a circle onto the scrapbook paper and cut it out, and then use some Mod Podge or glue to attach the paper circle to the lid and let dry. While the lid dries use your glue gun to attach the ribbon to the edge of the outer lid. Now that the jar is ready, let’s dive into contents.  We have four different jars that are themed to a specific hobby or interest: Baking, Spa, Crochet and Wine. If you have a mom who’s not in love with any of those, we have an Eclectic jar too.  This one has a bunch of fun, pretty and useful items that anyone would love!  Let’s check them out in detail… For those Moms who love baking, you can fill their jar with all things yummy.  Some other things your can sneak into this jar are chocolate chips, rolled oats or a favourite recipe card. Maybe your mom needs some pampering?  We think every mom does! Then this jar with everything she needs to relax in one spot is the perfect pick. You could also add candles, a sleep mask or her favourite facial scrub, mask or mosturizer. If your Mom loves to knit or crochet (like ours) this is the jar for her.  Other options are tapestry needles, stitch markers or a small paint brush roll to store all her hooks in. More gifts idea coming at you….. If your Moms hobby is drinking vino (tbh this is our speed, lol) then help her indulge with this jar made just for her.  You can also add some crackers, dried fruit or a small aerator.  Honestly, who can say no to cheese and wine?? Maybe your Mom doesn’t have a hobby or specific interest.  No problem – how about a collection of everyday, pretty and useful items?  You can put almost anything your Mom loves into this jar, as long as it fits through the top.  Think favourite stores, coffee, tea, candy and so much more! We hope these ideas were helpful and that you have an amazing Mother’s Day.  If your looking for more Mother’s Day gift ideas, check out our Springtime Flower Pop Pillow. Happy Crafting!

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]]> For many of us, Mother’s Day will be here next week, which still gives you plenty of time to create something special just for her.  With that in mind we’ve created some adorable mason jar gifts and we’re sure there’s one that every mom will love. Our Mom would definitely be the croquet jar! Each jar can be tweaked by you to make it extra special, after all you know your mom best, but here five ideas for inspiration.

This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week.

Mother's Day Gift Idea - Mason Jars by Champagne and Sugarplums

What you’ll need:
  • A Mason Jar
  • Ribbon
  • Scrapbook paper
  • Glue
  • Lots of tiny gifts for Mom
Collage of how to decorate the lid of a mason jar by Champagne and Sugarplums

To get the jar ready, use the inner lid of the jar to trace a circle onto the scrapbook paper and cut it out, and then use some Mod Podge or glue to attach the paper circle to the lid and let dry.

Collage of how to decorate the lid of a mason jar with ribbon by Champagne and Sugarplums

While the lid dries use your glue gun to attach the ribbon to the edge of the outer lid.

'The Contents' written on a pink background inside of a frame with roses and leaves by Champagne and Sugarplums

Now that the jar is ready, let’s dive into contents.  We have four different jars that are themed to a specific hobby or interest: Baking, Spa, Crochet and Wine. If you have a mom who’s not in love with any of those, we have an Eclectic jar too.  This one has a bunch of fun, pretty and useful items that anyone would love!  Let’s check them out in detail…

'The Baking Mom' by Champagne and Sugarplums
Examples for contents of a baking mason jar by Champagne and Sugarplums

For those Moms who love baking, you can fill their jar with all things yummy.  Some other things your can sneak into this jar are chocolate chips, rolled oats or a favourite recipe card.

Completed baking mason jar by Champagne and Sugarplums

'The Spa Mom' by Champagne and Sugarplums
Content examples for a spa mason jar by Champagne and Sugarplums

Maybe your mom needs some pampering?  We think every mom does! Then this jar with everything she needs to relax in one spot is the perfect pick. You could also add candles, a sleep mask or her favourite facial scrub, mask or mosturizer.

Completed spa mason jar by Champagne and Sugarplums

'The Yarn Mom' by Champagne and Sugarplums
Content examples for a yarn mason jar by Champagne and Sugarplums

If your Mom loves to knit or crochet (like ours) this is the jar for her.  Other options are tapestry needles, stitch markers or a small paint brush roll to store all her hooks in.

A completed yarn mason jar by Champagne and Sugarplums
More gifts idea coming at you…..

'The Vino Mom' on a pink background with an icon of three wine glasses by Champagne and Sugarplums
Content examples for a wine mason jar by Champagne and Sugarplums

If your Moms hobby is drinking vino (tbh this is our speed, lol) then help her indulge with this jar made just for her.  You can also add some crackers, dried fruit or a small aerator.  Honestly, who can say no to cheese and wine??

A completed wine mason jar by Champagne and Sugarplums

'The Everything Mom' by Champagne and Sugarplums
Content examples for an everything jar by Champagne and Sugarplums

Maybe your Mom doesn’t have a hobby or specific interest.  No problem – how about a collection of everyday, pretty and useful items?  You can put almost anything your Mom loves into this jar, as long as it fits through the top.  Think favourite stores, coffee, tea, candy and so much more!

A completed everything jar by Champagne and Sugarplums

We hope these ideas were helpful and that you have an amazing Mother’s Day.  If your looking for more Mother’s Day gift ideas, check out our Springtime Flower Pop Pillow. Happy Crafting!

Happy Mother's Day from Champagne and Sugarplums

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