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Tis the Season….

December 23, 2008 By Spoonful of Sugar - 49 Comments

During the festive season, I have been up to lots of Christmas baking and crafting. In the last week of school, I made a cool wreath out of fabric strips and a wire coat hanger.


As a gift, I have made up a batch of chocolate fudge and have presented them in origami boxes made out of 5 inch pieces of origami paper. The recipe is here.

Yesterday we decorated some Royale Biscuits to look like mini plum puddings – we got the inspiration from It’s All About Us.

Tonight as a yummy treat I made some Candy Cane Frappes for the family, out of candy canes, ice cream, milk and ice. I presented them with a candy cane and a festive coloured straw.

We have been given loads of awards over the past week or so. Thanks so much to
Hannah – Hannah M Shaw
Val – Yarni Gras
Christy – Sweet Tidings
Kraftykash
Anya – Hills Creek Quilter
Julz – Julz Dezign
All of these sites are full of inspiration – please go and say hi!!

Mum and I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and health and happiness in the year ahead!

Posted by Sarah

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  1. Hoppo Bumpo says

    December 23, 2008 at 6:51 am

    It looks like you have been super busy! It all looks so beautiful (especially the cute frappes).

    Wishing you a merry Christmas and a very happy new year too. Your blog has been both a source of delight and inspiration and I am looking forward to seeing what you will both be doing in the new year.

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  2. periwinkle says

    December 23, 2008 at 6:55 am

    lovely wreath , good idea for the puddings too… merry christmas to you all
    lisa x

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  3. Vickie says

    December 23, 2008 at 7:03 am

    Pretty wreath, yummy puddings, and what delicious frappes! Great job, Sarah! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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  4. Suzanne says

    December 23, 2008 at 7:11 am

    Merry Christmas to you and your family. I loved all that you shared.
    The plum puddings would taste pretty good.

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  5. Dandelion Quilts says

    December 23, 2008 at 7:31 am

    Merry Christmas! Those mini plum pudding look alikes are ADORABLE as are those frappes. YUM!

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  6. Anina says

    December 23, 2008 at 8:33 am

    Yum! Everything looks so yummy! Especially the frappes.

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  7. melissa s. says

    December 23, 2008 at 9:48 am

    everything looks delicious! Merry Christmas to you, too!

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  8. Jessica says

    December 23, 2008 at 10:57 am

    I love that wreath! Have a wonderful Christmas!!!

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  9. Lisa Isaacs says

    December 23, 2008 at 11:05 am

    It all looks wonderful! Thank you for sharing it with us. Wishing you a very Happy Christmas and a wonderful, creative New Year!

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  10. Dancin' Puffin says

    December 24, 2008 at 3:42 am

    Lovely pictures and tips as always. Wishing you and your mum the best Christmas ever. Have a lovely time and I look forward to reading more from the Spoonful of Sugar girls in the New Year! X

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  11. holly says

    December 23, 2008 at 12:33 pm

    What a fabulous wreath. The frappes look delicious.

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  12. Tine says

    December 23, 2008 at 12:40 pm

    Candy Cane Frappes!!!? How cool are you?!
    HAve a great and happy holiday 🙂

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  13. Melleny Ams says

    December 23, 2008 at 1:20 pm

    You have been very busy. They all look wonderful. Thanks for stoping by my blog. Have a wonderful Christmas. Melx

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  14. Tinniegirl says

    December 23, 2008 at 1:24 pm

    Merry Christmas to your family. I made a wreath just the same as yours too.

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  15. Selina says

    December 23, 2008 at 1:25 pm

    Merry Christmas to you and your family. Take care and Enjoy!

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  16. lesley says

    December 23, 2008 at 2:53 pm

    Wow, you have been soooooo busy and it all looks wonderful, especially those delicious looking xmas puddings! Have a great Christmas and New Year. xx

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  17. Janellybelly says

    December 23, 2008 at 3:01 pm

    Have a Very Happy Christmas Lisa & Sarah. May your creativity continue to inspire us in 2009 🙂
    Love and Blessings
    Janelle xx

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  18. our shabby cottage says

    December 23, 2008 at 3:30 pm

    OO, we are doing the chocolate Royales today! They look so great. Hope you all have a very Happy Christmas, Kathryn. XX

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  19. LollyChops says

    December 23, 2008 at 4:53 pm

    Merry Christmas Sarah! Wishing you and yours the very best in the year to come!

    Lolly

    P.S. I have never had plumb pudding before (mini or otherwise)but it sure does sound good!

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  20. Christy says

    December 23, 2008 at 5:36 pm

    I love the bright happy things you’ve made- the wreath, the super cute plum pudding, frappes and of course your christmas packaging ideas are always the best!

    Merry Christmas !!

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  21. Linda says

    December 23, 2008 at 6:27 pm

    wow Sarah you have been soooo busy, it’s all gorgeous! Merry xmas to you, your mum and the rest of your family, have a great holiday break too!!! Can’t wait to come back next year and see what you girls are up to!!

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  22. Carrie P. says

    December 23, 2008 at 7:13 pm

    Very cool wreath. Lots of sugar at your house. They all look so yummy. Merry Christmas!

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  23. crafty things says

    December 23, 2008 at 7:31 pm

    Merry Christmas. The wreath looks lovely and the little puddings look almost too good to eat.

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  24. Terriaw says

    December 23, 2008 at 7:39 pm

    Oh my, those frappes look divine! Have a Merry Christmas! Thanks for sharing all your wonderful ideas with us.

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  25. Michelle says

    December 23, 2008 at 10:52 pm

    merry christmas lisa and sarah,
    thank you for your wonderful blog which has given me such inspiration and joy all year…and looking forward to a new year with more crafty happiness to brighten my days…

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  26. rachelmp says

    December 23, 2008 at 11:56 pm

    Have a lovely Christmas Sarah and Lisa. Your cooking looks fantastic

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  27. Blossom says

    December 24, 2008 at 1:59 am

    Beautiful wreath Sara. Lisa, thanks for your comment on my blog. I too, am looking forward to lots more crafting in 2009. Enjoy your Christmas and New Year.

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  28. Jacoline (Lien) says

    December 24, 2008 at 2:01 am

    It looks all great!!! Merry Christmas and a happy new year for all of you.

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  29. smileykylie says

    December 24, 2008 at 4:10 am

    Merry Christmas to you both, thanks for being such a wonderful inspiration. blessings :)Kylie

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  30. The Faerie Queen says

    December 25, 2008 at 3:53 am

    Merry christmas to you and yours.
    Thank you for sharing all your great ideas for us, less imaginative people. xxx

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  31. Nantucket Dreams says

    December 24, 2008 at 5:45 pm

    those frappes look so yummy! merry christmas!

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  32. Kellie says

    December 25, 2008 at 5:42 am

    Hi Sarah & Lisa! Merry Christmas! You have given us all so much inspiration and pleasure this year! Thank you so much! I hope Santa was good to you both!

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  33. Niki :-) says

    December 25, 2008 at 7:25 am

    Have a Merry Christmas! *Blessings* Niki in AZ

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  34. A World in a PAN says

    December 25, 2008 at 10:01 am

    Greetings from Paris!
    Have a Happy and Healthy and Active 2009!

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  35. jillytacy says

    December 25, 2008 at 3:29 pm

    Merry Christmas! your Christmas goodies look yummy. Then again everything you two bake up and create is yummy looking! I hope you have a great holiday season and a wonderful 2009!

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  36. jacquie says

    December 25, 2008 at 4:41 pm

    i hope you had a very merry christmas!!!!

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  37. Tiff says

    December 26, 2008 at 6:59 am

    Sarah – Those Candy Cane Frappes look really good! Glad you and your family had a wonderful Christmas!

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  38. Cheryl says

    December 26, 2008 at 9:05 am

    Wow, wonderful eye candy as usual!
    And a lot of yummy goodness. Hope your day was wonderful!

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  39. Leanne says

    December 26, 2008 at 3:42 pm

    I hope you had a wonderful Christmas…must put those cute mini puddings into memory for next year.

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  40. Philigry says

    December 26, 2008 at 4:14 pm

    love everything! happy holidays to you guys!

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  41. QuiltedSimple says

    December 26, 2008 at 8:51 pm

    Love it all – happy holidays!
    Kris

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  42. mandapanda says

    December 27, 2008 at 1:09 am

    Oh wow the wreath looks fabulous! And the frappes! Yummy! Happy Christmas!

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  43. Knit and Sew City Girl says

    December 27, 2008 at 5:36 am

    The wreath, gift boxes, chocolates and pink drink looks lovely. You have been busy.

    I hope you had a good Christmas and have a great New Year

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  44. Tania - Jet Designs says

    December 28, 2008 at 4:08 am

    Love the wreath idea and the mini plum puddings – must remember that for next year – I hope you had a wonderful Xmas and see you in blog land next year – Cheers Tania

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  45. Gina says

    December 27, 2008 at 11:31 pm

    Ooooh, it looks so good to be with you on holiday! I love your wreath and treats, yummy! Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you!

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  46. happy hoops says

    December 29, 2008 at 2:46 am

    …and Happy New Year! Your Christmas goodies look wonderful…especially those little Christmas puddings!

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  47. Shannon says

    December 28, 2008 at 5:06 pm

    I love your wreath… too late to copy for Christmas, but with some bent wire it could be a cute Valentine’s project! (And I will totally give credit where credit is due!)

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  48. Amy says

    January 2, 2009 at 11:46 pm

    everything looks so yummy. I will have to try the peppermint frappes.
    Thanks for sharing, have a great wknd.

    Reply
  49. Suzy says

    January 5, 2009 at 4:00 pm

    I just saw these Christmas projects now, I will have to keep them bookmarked for next year.
    Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply

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