5th Day of Bloggy Christmas: DIY Fleece Scarf

On the 5th Day of Bloggy Christmas Miss Krista gives to you, a DIY School Spirit Fleece Scarf!

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I was trying to think of something fun I could make my kiddos for Christmas this year since it seems like lately everything we get them is from the store. Every Friday is school spirit day and I saw a few people wearing these at a football game I went to a few weeks ago and was totally inspired! So, I stopped at JoAnns, grabbed some soft and fluffy fleece in Blue and Orange (Go Colts) and some White to make the colors pop a bit. Not only are these scarfs super cute, but they were quick and easy to throw together.

Supplies:
Cutting Mat, Quilting Ruler, Rotary Cutter (optional but will make life so much easier)
Scissors
Sewing machine to sew one straight line or a needle and thread if you want to hand stitch
2 or 3 colors of fleece AP fleece

When making these scarfs first determine how long you want them to be.  I made mine 4' (48") long for my kids, they are only long enough to do a single knot. But I wanted the scarfs to be easy for them to put on without having so much extra fabric they didn't know what to do with it all.  If I were to make one for my self I would use about 6' (72"), that will give you enough room to double it over or tie it more intricately.

First cut a 5" strip from each color of fleece.  I made two that's why there are two orange strips in my picture.  Pick 2 or 3 colors.

Then layer the fleece in the order you want.

Are you ready for the hard part? Sew one straight line down the middle of the strip.  I didn't pin the fleece, and I used one of the lines on my sewing machine to keep a straight line.

Trim the edges to make a nice finished edge.

With a nice pair of sharp scissors cut 1" wide strips leaving about 1/2"-1" to the center line.

Flip over and repeat on the other side.

Fluff up the scarf and it's ready to wear.  Super easy and quick gift! I'm hoping my kiddos love them but since they are for Christmas I can't say for sure.  Cross your fingers :)

Krista @ A Handful of Everything

      

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3rd Day of Bloggy Christmas

On the 3rd Day of Bloggy Christmas Miss Heather gave to me   White Chocolate Dipped Cranberry Cookies!

Hello, it's Heather from My Sweet Mission and today I'm bringing you a delicious and pretty recipe for my White Chocolate Dipped Cranberry Cookies! I usually make these cookies with the white chocolate chips blended into the dough. But, the other day I thought I would dress them up for the holidays by dipping them in white chocolate and putting a dried cranberry on top - and they turned out great! These holiday cookies are buttery sweet with a little tartness - a perfectly dreamy flavor combination in my cookie world!

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Make the cookie dough and shape into small balls using an one (1) ounce cookie scooper.

Place the dough balls on an un-greased nonstick baking sheet about 1" - 1 1/2" apart. Put the cookie sheet in a preheated 360 degrees F oven and bake for 7-9 minutes, or until the cookies are a pale golden color on top. You can actually eat these delicious little cranberry gems right like this, but dipping them in white chocolate takes them over the top!

Carefully melt the white chocolate after the cookies are cooled. Dip each cookie into the melted chocolate and place on wax or parchment paper. While the chocolate is still wet place a dried cranberry on top. Just look at those scrumptious little Christmas cookies all lined up and ready for dessert platters! My original Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies are our son-in-law, Kenny's favorite cookie but he said dipping them in white chocolate makes them even better and he loved them. As a matter of fact, everyone loved them this way!

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White Chocolate Dipped Cranberry Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg, large
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup ground oats
• 1 1/2 cups flour, unbleached or all-purpose
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped

Ingredients for dipping:

• 3/4 - 1 pound quality white chocolate

Instructions for the cookies: Preheat oven to 360 degrees F, I prefer this temperature for most gourmet cookies.

1. In a large mixing bowl cream the butter, sugar and salt. Mix on low speed for about 45 seconds, then medium for an additional 45 seconds.
2. Add the eggs & vanilla extract. Mix on low until the eggs are blended in, then mix on medium for 45 seconds and then on high for another 45 seconds. The mixture should be a pale yellow color and very fluffy.
3. Add the ground oats, the first cup of flour, along with the baking powder and baking soda and blend on low or stir speed. This will insure the baking powder and baking soda are incorporated well and eliminates sifting. Continuing on low or stir speed, add the remaining flour and blend until the flour is incorporated. Then stir in the chopped dried cranberries.
4. Using an one (1) ounce cookie scooper, place the dough on un-greased nonstick baking sheets about 1" - 1 1/2" apart. Place in a preheated 360 degrees F oven and bake for 7-9 minutes, or until the cookies are a pale golden color on top. Cool completely before dipping in chocolate.

Instructions for the white chocolate dipping:

1. Carefully melt the white chocolate in a microwavable safe bowl, cooking at one (1) minute intervals at 50% power and stirring after each minute.
2. Dip each cooled cookie in the melted chocolate, tap the excess off gently and place on wax or parchment paper. While the chocolate is still wet place a dried cranberry on top.

Makes approximately 32 (1 ounce) cookies Heather's Notes & Tips:

• TIP: For perfect cookies every time, check out my top 10 tips for perfect cookies.
• TIP: Easily chop the dried cranberries with a food processor.
• Note: If you want your cookies a little less sweet, decrease the sugar by 2 tablespoons.
• TIP: When melting the chocolate, check and stir often to avoid burning it. 
• Note: Allow the chocolate to set up before storing in an airtight container.

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