For this past Christmas, 2015, I planned my first cookie decorating party with a hot chocolate bar. I was really excited about putting this together, I may have it annually.
Etsy is a great place to start searching for those special details for any party. If you though it, someone made it. Keep in mind when you are planning an event, to purchase from Etsy a month in advance, due to each shops various shipping policies. I purchased the hot cup labels from an Etsy shop.
The lables gave my event that special touch. Your guest might be reluctant to throw it away and re-use or keep it as a souvenir instead. At least your spending isn't all a waste.
I used Orientaltrading.com for rest of the items, I did not have on hand. Gave the guests cookies in the take home gift bags. I also purchased the gingerbread desert paper plates, red and white paper straws, printed hot cups and the mini candy canes from oriental trading. I wrapped the kids boxed juices with holiday wrapping paper, which I already had on hand. Used this idea for my daughter's 4th Frozen themed party, earlier in the year. Wrapping isn't only for wrapping gifts anymore. I also had chocolate chips and marshmallows for the hot cocoa.
For the cookie decorating station I used the muffin tray to separate the cookie toppings. I made pipping bags for various colored icing.
Because of space and time, I pre-baked the cookies and had them ready for my guests.
I purchased the cookie cutters from, cookie kingdom. The cutters were pretty good, they are sharp and create a good impression in the dough. We had, stockings, presents, Christmas trees, wreaths, snowflakes, and holiday a hat. I baked simple sugar cookies by Betty Crocker, added organic vanilla extract to the mix. If I wasn't careful, would have eaten all the cookies, they are that good.
There goes my 4 year old, enjoying her art.
The event went well and we all had a great time. The holidays is more than just presents, but about creating memories and spending your time with family and friends.
That's all there was to that.
Please comment below with ideas from your holiday party.
Until the next project,
Jewelz!
