Serving Tray
(As we displayed at MOPS!)
This is a simple and inexpensive gift!
Here is what you will need:
A picture frame (at least an 8 x 10)
Fabric, pretty paper, pictures, quotes, ticket stubs, or child artwork, etc. Whatever you decide to "frame" in your tray!
Mugs (The Dollar Store has very nice mugs and you can get a decent frame there too!)
Hot Cocoa (I bought a large canister of hot cocoa at Walmart for $1.78?!)
Marshmallows
Baggies
Ribbon
Pretty Jar (The Dollar Store is where I bought mine!)
Candy Canes (Yep Dollar Store!)
Holiday straws (This was just an extra touch if there are kids in the family!)
You could also add to your tray a little box of chocolates or cookies or even a relaxing instrumental CD! (I have seen all of these in the Dollar Store, but also in the dollar section at Target!)
Small card or gift tag - to attach to jar to write cocoa directions Ex: add 2 Tablespoons to 8 oz of warm milk.
Optional: Shrink Wrap
Optional: Felt
What to do:
1. Place what you decided to use as your art work in your tray (frame). Get creative! Add ribbon, buttons, etc.
2. Pour your cocoa in your jar ~ don't forget to tie a ribbon and your tag or card with cocoa directions!
3. Put a few marshmallows is a baggie ~ tie closed with ribbon.
4. Arrange mugs, cocoa, and marshmallows on your tray.
5. Put a candy can in your mugs and straws (if desired).
6. Add a box of cookies or chocolate (if desired).
8. Also you can add felt or cloth to bottom of your tray (frame) to prevent it from damaging furniture!
7. Optional ~ make this gift sparkle and look professional by wrapping it in shrink wrap and adding more of your ribbon
A simple, inexpensive gift from the heart!
