Good Morning Everyone,
Today I am sharing with you two treats we like to have here in our home. I think that you will love these and with a little Christmas music playing in the background they make get you in the spirit of the season.
The first one is Frozen Hot Chocolate; I love to make this and top it with Whipped Cream and crushed chocolate mint candies.
1/2 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
1/2 cup White Chocolate Chips
2 Tablespoons Butter
2 Packages of prepackaged hot chocolate mix
2 tablespoons of sugar
3 cups of milk
3 cups of ice
In the top half of a double boiler place Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips and White Chocolate Chips, butter, prepackaged hot chocolate mix and sugar stirring constantly until the chocolate and butter begin to melt. Slowly add 1/2 cup of milk to the mixture continuing to stir until you have a creamy mixture.....try your best not to dip your finger in :)
In a blender mix together ice and the chocolate mixture. Add about half of the milk and blend until ice begins to crush, add the remaining milk and blend until you have the consistency of a frozen drink.
Pour into a glass and garnish with any or all of the following:
Whipped Cream
Crushed Peppermint candy
Chocolate shavings
Marshmallows
Santa likes his "Hot Chocolate" hot, so this is the recipe I make for him.
1/2 cup of chopped chocolate candy with mint, I use Andes chocolates
1/2 cup of Semi Sweet chocolate chips
1 small can condensed milk
2 tablespoons Hershey's Coco Powder
1 1/2 cups milk
In the top half of a double boiler place both the chopped candy and the chocolate chips and half of the can of condensed milk. Stir constantly until chocolate begins to melt and smooth, add the remaining condensed milk and continue to stir until you have a creamy smooth mixture. Transfer to a small boiler and add the 1 1/2 cup of milk stirring until combined well. Top with marshmallows or whipped cream.
Enjoy!
Mrs Claus
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Sunday, November 13, 2011
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Countdown to Christmas
Hello girls and boys,
Are you getting into the Christmas spirit yet? The time is coming quickly and your letters and cards have been filing Santa's desk so full that they are spilling out onto the floor. He reads each and every one of them and he loves to hear how good you have all been all year long. We have our tree up and the stockings are hung by the fireplace which is keeping us warm and toasty as the snow falls outside our window.
Thanksgiving is coming up in about a couple of weeks but Christmas is already in full force around here!
Mrs Claus is spending this weekend making some lovely stockings for some boys and girls. I have a Koala, a Polar Bear, Deer, Owls, Stars, Snowmen, and a special one for a precious baby who will be born very soon!
It makes Mrs. Claus very happy to have her stockings hang in your homes. I feel very blessed to be a part of your Christmas!
Merry Christmas,
Mrs. Claus
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Creating a Custom Stocking
Just a 3 years ago I was on the Etsy feature, Alchemy, and I answered a request to make 3 custom made Christmas Stockings. From that one little request I was off creating and loving every minute of it. It inspired me to open a second Etsy shop just for my Christmas Stockings.
Last year I created 37 stockings and each one of them was a one of a kind stocking. While I had a very successful season last year with my stockings, I found that I really did have people who didn't understand how the process worked. So I thought I would share with you all the process of ordering and creating a stocking.
When ordering from my shop you will need to have some information, or at the very least some thoughts. I don't mind at all, in fact I love, guiding you through the process. Each and every one of my stockings is a handmade original, no two are exactly alike.
Here are some things you should think about:
1.) Color of your stocking
2.) Color of your cuff and lettering.
3.) Which direction you want your stocking toe to face.
4.) Do you like more traditional designs or do you want something completely custom to you?
Other things to think about, interest or hobbies of yours or the person you are purchasing for. I can find a wide variety of designs and usually we can find one that you will love! Whether your daughter is in ballet, or soccer, a rock star or a collector of snowmen. Or if your son is a hunter, fishermen, football player, hockey, golf.
All of these things, and many many more, are available on a stocking.
You may want everyone in your family to have a similar design. I can show you design packs where we can choose a related design for each of your family members.
Once you have decided on the colors and orientation of your stockings, and you have given me some thoughts on designs, I will begin my research. This is the most fun part of the process. I will take a few hours, look through designs and then send you links that show the designs I think you will like. You can then let me know what you like and don't. We will keep this up until we find exactly the right designs for your stockings.
The next step is for me to create. Stockings are generally created within 72 hours of your purchase. I strive to provide a very timely production and shipping time line. I will send you pictures once your stockings are complete.
I provide a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied with your stocking, let me know!
The wonderful thing about my stockings is the only limit on design is your imagination! I don't think I have had a request yet that I wasn't' able to fulfill.
Not only do I machine embroider, I also create other wonderful stockings using re purposed fabrics and other materials.
Do you have a favorite old quilt that has been in the family for years but is now showing wear, or maybe you want to share it with your other family members. I can re purpose it for you and make stockings that you will use for many Christmas's to come. My favorite project last year was turning a families matching nightgowns into fully lined flannel stockings for a family of 7. It was wonderful to give them a way to hang onto their family memories for years to come.
So drop in and check out my shop, or Facebook page. There are many pictures of all the different stockings I have created. If you have an idea, email me and we can discuss it! I look forward to exploring your ideas and creating a special holiday item for your home and family!
Till next time............
Mrs Claus
http://www.facebook.com/mrsclaussewingroom
http://www.etsy.com/mrsclaussewingroom
mrsclaussewingroom@gmail.com
Last year I created 37 stockings and each one of them was a one of a kind stocking. While I had a very successful season last year with my stockings, I found that I really did have people who didn't understand how the process worked. So I thought I would share with you all the process of ordering and creating a stocking.
When ordering from my shop you will need to have some information, or at the very least some thoughts. I don't mind at all, in fact I love, guiding you through the process. Each and every one of my stockings is a handmade original, no two are exactly alike.
Here are some things you should think about:
1.) Color of your stocking
2.) Color of your cuff and lettering.
3.) Which direction you want your stocking toe to face.
4.) Do you like more traditional designs or do you want something completely custom to you?
Other things to think about, interest or hobbies of yours or the person you are purchasing for. I can find a wide variety of designs and usually we can find one that you will love! Whether your daughter is in ballet, or soccer, a rock star or a collector of snowmen. Or if your son is a hunter, fishermen, football player, hockey, golf.
All of these things, and many many more, are available on a stocking.
You may want everyone in your family to have a similar design. I can show you design packs where we can choose a related design for each of your family members.
Once you have decided on the colors and orientation of your stockings, and you have given me some thoughts on designs, I will begin my research. This is the most fun part of the process. I will take a few hours, look through designs and then send you links that show the designs I think you will like. You can then let me know what you like and don't. We will keep this up until we find exactly the right designs for your stockings.
The next step is for me to create. Stockings are generally created within 72 hours of your purchase. I strive to provide a very timely production and shipping time line. I will send you pictures once your stockings are complete.
I provide a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied with your stocking, let me know!
The wonderful thing about my stockings is the only limit on design is your imagination! I don't think I have had a request yet that I wasn't' able to fulfill.
Not only do I machine embroider, I also create other wonderful stockings using re purposed fabrics and other materials.
Do you have a favorite old quilt that has been in the family for years but is now showing wear, or maybe you want to share it with your other family members. I can re purpose it for you and make stockings that you will use for many Christmas's to come. My favorite project last year was turning a families matching nightgowns into fully lined flannel stockings for a family of 7. It was wonderful to give them a way to hang onto their family memories for years to come.
So drop in and check out my shop, or Facebook page. There are many pictures of all the different stockings I have created. If you have an idea, email me and we can discuss it! I look forward to exploring your ideas and creating a special holiday item for your home and family!
Till next time............
Mrs Claus
http://www.facebook.com/mrsclaussewingroom
http://www.etsy.com/mrsclaussewingroom
mrsclaussewingroom@gmail.com
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