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A Lifesaver at Christmas Time…..

December 6, 2009 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 35 Comments

As Christmas is approaching, I made up some covered Lifesavers to give to my friends at school. I got the inspiration from the Candy Coins on the Martha Stewart site.


I wrapped rolls of Lifesavers in white wrapping paper, and then wrapped some thin ribbon around the rolls and secured it with double sided tape. I finished it off with some clear cellophane, with the ends twisted, and then tied with pieces of ribbon.


I only have 9 days of Primary school left – can’t wait for the summer holidays!


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Posted by Sarah

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  1. Karin says

    December 6, 2009 at 2:32 am

    That looks so cute. I only have no idea what lifesavers are. Candy? Oh well, whatever is inside, the little presents look so lovely wrapped that they will be a feast to receive anyway 🙂

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  2. méri says

    December 6, 2009 at 3:42 am

    What a good idea, Sarah!
    Thanks!

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  3. K-Sue says

    December 6, 2009 at 3:50 am

    These are very cute! What a good job you did! My daughter and I may borrow this idea for gifts for some of her friends. Thank you for sharing.

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  4. Catherine says

    December 6, 2009 at 3:53 am

    I love this idea they look great! Thanks for sharing. I hope you enjoy your last week of school, yeah for holidays I say.:)

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  5. Anita says

    December 6, 2009 at 4:07 am

    Ooooooh! I know what lifesavers are and what a great idea. Only 9 more school days and my tribe are on holidays as well as me. Have a great holiday. Kind regards, Anita.

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  6. Simone de Klerk says

    December 6, 2009 at 5:14 am

    Such a lovely present for your friends at school, Sarah! Your count down has started for the summer holidays!

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  7. texmorg says

    December 6, 2009 at 6:34 am

    Sarah these look lovely and what a great gift for your friends. I am doing the holiday countdown as well cant wait.
    Linda

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  8. Whatever Dee-Dee wants says

    December 6, 2009 at 8:05 am

    They look darling! Lucky friends!

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  9. Shannon says

    December 6, 2009 at 8:58 am

    These candy rolls are so bright and festive looking; great idea and lovely application!

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  10. SewCalGal says

    December 6, 2009 at 9:20 am

    I love your Lifesaver gifts & wrapping. Very cute. I’m sure all your friends at school will love them. You are very thoughtful. Thanks for sharing your inspirational gift idea!

    SewCalGal
    http://www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  11. Celestial Charms says

    December 6, 2009 at 9:26 am

    Sarah, great idea. I’m sure your friends are going to love this.
    Maureen

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  12. Heleen says

    December 6, 2009 at 10:22 am

    Great idea! Thanks for sharing!!

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  13. Carrie P. says

    December 6, 2009 at 11:48 am

    How cute! A great way to dress up lifesavers.

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  14. goldenbird says

    December 6, 2009 at 1:03 pm

    The lifesavers looks beautiful. What a great idea!

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  15. Mom's Place says

    December 6, 2009 at 2:12 pm

    How fun and easy!!!! Great idea!

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  16. Mad about Craft says

    December 6, 2009 at 2:54 pm

    They look lovely but what are lifesavers?

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  17. Bloom says

    December 6, 2009 at 5:23 pm

    Sarah, these are gorgeous! A great idea. What lucky friends. Have an awesome summer holiday & a great time in Year 7! Best wishes, Bloom.

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  18. Janellybelly says

    December 6, 2009 at 7:08 pm

    Isn’t it wonderful to have Martha on channel 72!
    Enjoy your last days in primary school (I still have my year 7 t-shirt with all the signatures on it), hoping for exciting new adventures for you next year sweetie.

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  19. Terriaw says

    December 6, 2009 at 7:08 pm

    What a great way to wrap these! This technique would be a great way to wrap stocking stuffers too. I love the use of wrapping paper since I always have those extra little pieces cut off the bigger presents.

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  20. Carolyn says

    December 6, 2009 at 9:12 pm

    Almost too pretty to eat! Great idea!

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  21. Becky says

    December 7, 2009 at 8:48 am

    Cute Cute Cute! I think my daughter and i will have to borrow this idea for her Kindie class. I’m wishing we were heading into summer holidays – instead we are in the middle of winter and it is about 5 degrees here today.

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  22. LollyChops says

    December 7, 2009 at 9:06 am

    What a cute idea!!!!

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  23. Wendy says

    December 7, 2009 at 1:25 pm

    Very cute! Love how festive they look!

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  24. Andi says

    December 7, 2009 at 3:35 pm

    What a fabulous gift!!!

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  25. Gina says

    December 7, 2009 at 3:49 pm

    What a beautiful idea, so professional and charming looking!

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  26. em's scrapbag says

    December 7, 2009 at 5:43 pm

    These are so cute.

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  27. Tracy says

    December 8, 2009 at 6:33 am

    These are sooo sweet, Sarah… a beautiful idea! Happy Days to you all ((HUGS))

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  28. my2angels says

    December 8, 2009 at 5:23 pm

    What a cute idea – better than having endless candy canes.
    Tracy 🙂

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  29. shabbydreaming says

    December 8, 2009 at 5:42 pm

    What a Fantastic idea!! they almost lok too pretty to eat!! great idea!
    Mandii

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  30. Laura in Paris says

    December 9, 2009 at 9:41 am

    You love pink – and I do too!

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  31. Becca @ Blue Cricket Design says

    December 9, 2009 at 10:08 am

    Too cute!!! Summer Holiday!!!! It’s hard to imagine Summer at Christmas Time but on the opposite side of the world there you go… So Do you have surfing Santas?

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  32. Dogwood says

    December 12, 2009 at 6:48 pm

    Darling and so cute. Love lifesavers and what a cute gift idea. Actually, the colors are good for Valentine’s Day and Easter!

    Merry, fun times to you.

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  33. Katherine says

    December 13, 2009 at 8:47 pm

    Cute gift idea! These would make great stocking stuffers….

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  34. ekskurzia dubai says

    June 21, 2012 at 3:24 am

    Your Lifesavers are very nice. It’s nice to have such a present for christmas time 🙂

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  35. Katia Cilene Oliveira dos Reis says

    October 17, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    Nossa, quantas ideias legais.
    Parabéns pelo site meninas:)

    Abraço.

    Reply

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