It's the chill in the air that rings in the Christmas season. It's that same chilly air that got me thinking that it's time for some hot beverages.
Having a beverage station sitting there, reminds me to stop and take a break. Ever since I set it up, Neil and I've enjoyed a cup of hot chocolate, tea or coffee every night.
It's so easy to put together. I already had all the supplies on hand. It was as easy as going to the pantry. I had lots of hot chocolate packets that I just emptied into a vintage glass jar and hung a spoon with it. The coffee and sugar were already in their everyday glass jars.
I needed jars for my creamer and chocolate chips. That was easy, I keep lots of jars on hand. But they needed a little cheer. Just spray the lid with spray adhesive and wrap with Christmas paper and trim with ric-rac.
Now for a little labeling. The big jars called for a little bigger label. So I used some small doilies and laced them with bakers twine. Perfect for my red & white Christmas theme.
For the other containers, I just punched 2" circles and added glitter to the edges. For the cinnamon stick jar, I covered the threads on the top of plain jar by gluing on a chenille stem.
I filled a planter with a selection of teas. And you have to have a snack, so a little tray of crackers and a jar of popcorn is just right.
And yes, my coffee maker is old school. Do you hear that #Keurig & #Tassimo? This reviewer is talking to y'all.
Check out the Tole Tray to Christmas Serving Tray Makeover HERE and see more Christmas DIY HERE.
It's really nice to have a beverage bar set up during the holidays. It's self serve and so convenient when friends and family stop by.
Take a break and enjoy some cocoa y'all.
Hugs...
Hi Tracy, Aren't you the clever one, I love this idea... I am not a coffee or even tea drinker, but I do love Hot Cocoa, especially with a candy cane to stir it with..... Thanks for stopping by, glad you liked my Snowman & the Santa ~ I loved creating both of them, I lost count on how many bricks I rolled out of paper clay, cut, dried & painted before even gluing them all on and then piping between like Motar! Then the Santa & all the toys (the head of the clown was a cupcake topper) I just finished another Snowbody tonight for a friends B-Day, she had a moving sale not long ago & I took several things and incorporated 2 old tin molds & a Faucet handle & Celebrate sign.... I'll add a photo later this weekend.
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am the Messiest Crafter Ever!
xox
Cheryl
I can't believe you created that Santa in the chimney Cheryl!! That's so amazing. Girl you have wicked talent!!! I could give you a run for your money on that messiest crafter biz. :)
DeleteTracy, I love your hot chocolate and treat bar. I love how you set it up and decorated the jars, very clever indeed! All the special hot chocolate accompaniments like choc chips, peppermint, etc..it's all well organized and put together. A must do on my list.
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