🎄 Christmas Wrapping with Pizazz:

I’ve never been a master wrapper—but I do love giving pretty gifts. Over the years, I’ve discovered festive tricks that make presents feel extra special, even if they’re not wrapped with precision. Whether it’s homemade candy or a heartfelt keepsake, it’s the presentation that turns a simple gift into a memory.

🍬 Peppermint Dishes: Edible & Adorable

One of my favorite holiday rituals is making Christmas candy, cookies, and other sweet sundries. To present these goodies with flair, I craft edible peppermint dishes using starlight mints. They’re festive, functional, and fun to make.

Here’s how:

Grab red and green starlight mints from Walmart and a roll of wax paper.

Preheat your oven to 350°F.

Unwrap the mints (the least fun part!) and arrange them on a wax paper–lined baking sheet or tart pan. Let the mints touch—they’ll melt together.

Bake for 5–8 minutes, watching closely. They melt fast!

For plates, let them cool completely. Be gentle—these candy dishes are fragile.

For bowls, while still warm, gently drape the wax paper over an inverted bowl. Let it cool and set.

Peel off the wax paper and voilà—a Christmassy mint dish!

Fill with treats, wrap in cling or cellophane, and finish with a ribbon and a sprig of pine. And when the dish is emptied? It becomes a snack itself.

🧦 Stockings: The Two-for-One Wonder

Stockings are a gift and wrapping in one. Choose one that fits the recipient’s personality, tuck in a small present, and add a candy cane for flair. No wrapping required—just heart.

🎄 Under-the-Tree Twinkle: Personal Touches

If you love the look of gifts under a twinkling tree, spice up your wrapping with personal touches:

Tie on a commemorative ornament or something the recipient loves.

For kids, add a candy cane or holiday Pez dispenser.

Just beware of placing food under the tree—dogs have a whiffer that can sniff out treats!

Gift Tags with Heart: Repurposed Christmas Cards

Want to up your gift tag game? Save those old Christmas cards and turn them into personalized tags that feel like tiny keepsakes.

Here’s how:

Cut out the front of the card, choosing a scene or design that makes your heart happy.

Trim it down to a tag-sized piece—any shape works!

Punch a hole in the corner, thread through a cheerful ribbon, and attach to your gift.

Bonus: write a little note or memory on the back to make it even more meaningful.

This is a beautiful way to recycle, commemorate past holidays, and add a sentimental touch to your wrapping. Each tag becomes a mini moment—like a visual whisper of Christmases gone by.