Hidy Ho Stampers,
Boy has it been cold and snowy here. Don't believe me, just take a look here…
That is an ant! He's just covered with snow and yelling for help!!!
I think my little bee tells it all in this picture!
"enough is enough"!
Okay, So today is Sunday, January 5th and we were to drive our little granddaughter and her mom and dad to the airport (and we did)….only to find out that United Airlines cancelled their flights …..UNTIL THURSDAY!!!! Oh my gosh…she gets to stay with us for 5 – YES FIVE – more days!!!!!! Yipppppeeee….! That means…….
more baths with nana
more reading books with nana and papa
and quiet time with Uncle Jonny
chill time with Auntie K
more driving time
and playing with dolly time
what a wonderful family I have!
Okay back to work (deb needs to focus)! :0) Today I'm bringing you my Mini Coffee Cup Snowman! It's been so cold here and so snowy and with more snow to come tonight (the reason my baby girl gets to stay an extra five days)! that I decided to bring you a cute snowman project instead of showing you new stuff from the 2014 Occasions Mini Catalog. So here we go…
First off, here is the site for the mini coffee cups:
Mini Starbucks Cups: www.webstarantstore.com
9994W cup 4 oz pap hot white 50 per pkg $2.99
999L4W lid 4 oz white 100 per pkg $4.59
Inside this adorable snowman cup is my homemade Hot Chocolate
in one of our cellophane bags tied up with ribbon.
and here is the side view.
Supplies:
Ink: Tangerine Tango for sponging the nose
Accessories: #118309 Circle Punch from the Itty Bitty Punch Pack, #117191Bird Builder Punch, #126875 1/4" Real Red stitched grosgrain ribbon, #102892 stamping sponges; #102757 4" x 6" Cellophane Bags
And here is the video to show you step by step how to make this adorable giftable. If you are viewing this from your email, click here to see it.
So cute isn't it?!!!!
And here is the recipe I use (Paula Deen’s Dreamy Creamy Hot Chocolate)
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
Mini Marshmallows (optional)
You will need to add:
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
6 1/2 cups hot water
Directions
In a large saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, cocoa, vanilla and salt; mix well. Over medium heat, slowly stir in water; heat through, stirring occasionally. DO NOT BOIL. Top with marshmallows, if desired.
Tip: Chocolate can be stored in the refrigerator up to 5 days. Mix well and reheat before serving.
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Dawn Wendorf says
January 5, 2014 at 1:31 pmENJOY! ENJOY! your extra time with your granddaughter! What a blessing the bad weather has brought you! 🙂
Matti Taylor says
January 5, 2014 at 2:23 pmAlmost like you planned it…..5 more days….hum. You lucked out, Miss Deb.
She is a very pretty baby and looks like she is such a happy one.
The cup is cute but I have never had cocoa like that…with condensed milk.
A must try……and the cup will make it better.
Have a great (extended) time and enjoy the snow.
Jane Giggy says
January 5, 2014 at 3:01 pmThank you for the cute snowman mini coffee cup idea! Great especially this time of year.
Glenda says
January 5, 2014 at 4:52 pmCute project…so fitting for this snow globe we’re living in! Your granddaughter is a doll! Have fun with your frozen-in-place family. Lots of that going on these days…
Matti Taylor says
January 6, 2014 at 8:39 amLooks like my comment did not go thru’ so I will try again.
I just wonder if you did not just wish this delay into being…you wanted your grandchild so much (and of course her parents). She is so cute and looks so happy.
The cocoa sounds so good, but I have never had it made with condensed milk. I will have to try it…and the cup wil make it better. Thanks……….and enjoy that extra time with your family (and do not forget her parents are there also).
Matti Taylor
Deb says
January 7, 2014 at 12:04 pmOh Dawn thank you for your comment. It IS a blessing, I never thought I would EVER wish for a plane delay but this one was VERY welcomed! Thank you so much, you are so sweet.
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Deb says
January 7, 2014 at 12:05 pmOh Miss Matti, that is the BEST Hot Cocoa!!!! :0)
Deb says
January 7, 2014 at 12:06 pmThank you so much Jane for your lovely comment! It is sooooooooo cold here in New York! need something warm! It’s fun to stay inside and snuggle with Isabella!
Deb says
January 7, 2014 at 12:07 pmThank you so much Glenda for your sweet comment. It’s so cold here but I’m snuggling with my little Isabella! She is so much fun! I can’t stand to think of Thursday when we have to bring them to the airport again!!!Â
Deb says
January 7, 2014 at 12:07 pmSOOOOOOOOOO much fun!!!! she is a snuggler! Thank you friend.
Carol Carriveau says
January 7, 2014 at 6:04 pmLOL…thought you had plenty of focus in all of the wonderful pictures of your family and especially your adorable granddaughter! Know you are having trouble loving that they are with you for two more days! Your snowman cup is fabulous…thank you for sharing the hot chocolate recipe….yum! Happily for me and sad for you, we are in 60+ degree weather here in the Bay Area of CA….sorry, cannot think of trading places with you but hope you and your family continue to be safe and happily having more fun!
Carol Carriveau says
January 7, 2014 at 6:05 pmForgot to say how much I love the snow-covered Bee and Ant….
Deb says
January 11, 2014 at 12:14 amCarol you are so much fun! Thank you for your comments!! I miss my Isabella so much!