Holiday Coffee Lover’s Blog Hop
Holiday Coffee Lover’s Blog Hop. Welcome to the Holiday Coffee Lover’s Blog Hop! I am so excited that you have joined us today as we participate in this blog hop as both a sponsor and a participant. Make sure to grab a cup of coffee or your favorite hot beverage and get hopping with us because there are lots of great prizes you can win. We have lots of sponsors and inspiration to help get you in the holiday spirit. So lets go ahead and get started.
Welcome to the Holiday Coffee Lover’s Blog Hop has 27 generous sponsors that are giving away some AMAZING prizes and one of those sponsors is Add a Little Dazzle! I’m giving away a $25 Metal Sheet Gift Pack!
For your chance to win a prize from one of the sponsors all you have to do is link up a newly created holiday coffee and/or other favorite hot holiday drink project. The InLinkz is available here on my blog below – starting today Wednesday, December 10th and it will be open until 11:55 pm pacific on Friday, December 12th. So make sure you play along and link up!
Prizes to Be Won!
Amy Tsuruta will also be awarding 5 prizes to people that comment on ALL of the linked blogs!
Leave a comment on my blog for an additional chance to win a $25 Gift Pack of Add a Little Dazzle Craft Metal Sheets found in the Add a Little Dazzle Boutique. In order to enter for a chance to win, you MUST leave a comment in this post. In addition, please make sure to leave your contact information so I can contact the winner. You have until 11:55 PM EST on Sunday, December 14th to leave a comment for your chance to win my blog candy!!!
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Gift Ensemble
I love giving gift ensembles and so for my holiday project I decided to create on with my favorite drink Hot Cocoa. I am a firm believer in presenting your gift in beautiful packaging and so that is where it all started for me. I wanted to be able to place a handmade mug, homemade Hot Cocoa Mix, and Ghirardelli Chocolate in this box. Honestly, I wanted it to look like something you would find in a fancy store.
My first goal was to find a box that was big enough yet not expensive. I was excited to have found this box for about $3.50 in the holiday section at Walmart. I knew this was a great starting point and so to dazzle it up I used the Snowflake Cutting Plate and Golden Glimmer Craft Metal Sheets to create the beautiful box cover. This cover box was actually designed by my 10 year old son! 🙂
Inside the Box
Take a look inside this box. This was the fun part for me. I purchased this white mug from Dollar Tree and created it into a beautiful holiday mug using the Silhouette and Vinyl. The cool thing is that this vinyl is permanent and will not come off. I will have all the details in my newsletter. 🙂
Do you love it as much as I do? In addition, I added some Ghirardelli Chocolates and dazzled it with Metal Embossed Wrappers that I created using Scarlet Red and Golden Glimmer Craft Metal Sheet. See that beautiful jar? You can find a delicious recipe in there. Keep reading!
Double Chocolate Peppermint Hot Cocoa Mix
I love Hot Cocoa! You know the kind that tastes yummy and sugary and full of calories that are out of control. The problem is I can’t stop drinking Hot Cocoa and it gets so out of control that the scale starts going the wrong way. This year I am determined not to blow all the hard work I put in this year to lose 61 lbs. With this AMAZING RECIPE in hand I will be able to enjoy Hot Cocoa without the added calories yet without sacrificing taste. Believe me! Nobody will EVER believe this is healthy.
When I made my first batch this weekend, I decided to use my three children and husband as my taste testers to see what they thought. I knew that if they could tell it was healthy, fat free, and sugar free I was doomed. Guess What? My three children were devouring the Double Chocolate Peppermint Hot Cocoa and so was my husband. They actually said it was the best Hot Cocoa they had ever tasted.
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Gorgeous presentation for your gift! Beautiful red and gold combo!
Your gift ensemble is so elegant and professional looking!
I’d love that Hot chocolate mix recipe 🙂
oh my goodness!!! stunning gift box!! i LOOOOVE the red and gold!! it’s so elegant!! wow!! and the coffee cup in side is awesome!! and peppermint hot chocolate is my FAVORITE!! mmm!!
Amazing gift! Wow for the details and colors 🙂 Your metallic sheet is absolutely great for this project.
What a gorgeous gift set! That mug is amazing!
Oh my…how elegant and gorgeous! Lovin’ that gold.
Monica, this is over the top amazing! Your creative packaging knows no bounds! Beautiful, beautiful work!
Wow what an amazing give away you are sponsoring. Beautiful card. Will have to go and check out your store now 🙂
Wow – such creativity and a truly beautiful gift! Love the colors and presentation.
What a stunning gift set! Love the color combo-will have to check out your healthy recipe too! Thanks for being a sponsor!
This is a great gift set! Nice idea!
Gorgeous project & FABULOUS giveaway!
Wow! This is absolutely gorgeous!
Such an awesome gift set! WOW! SO creative! XX
So.Very.Cool!!! Very cool giveaway and thanks for the chance to win!!!
I would love to win the prize you are offering….all my card creations could use a little Dazzle!
Sandi Pressley
ampressley at cfl dot rr dot com
I’m entry 294, I love your posted project and would be thrilled to win here.
such an elegant gift box, love the gold and bold red colour!
Your gift set is GORGEOUS! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for being a sponsor.
Crafty hugs,
D~
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Such a lovely gift! So fun and loving this blog hop!
how fun!
Oh wow Monica that is just a beautiful gift box and a super idea to include the mug and treats – will have to try the recipe. Cheers Robyn
Your gift ensemble is gorgeous! Everything is so beautifully coordinated (and I would love to have that recipe for healthy hot cocoa).
I love your sweet gift box!! The red and gold go together so well!!
Love the beautiful treat box and the cocoa sounds divine. Mmmm…
Love the foil snowflakes! Thanks for sharing and for the hope!
btw, i signed up for your email…nance459 at yahoo dot com.
I LOVE your idea for the challenge, I adore the metal sheets i got from you, they are so fun to use and make such awesome projects. TFS, nance459 at gmail dot com
GORGEOUS foiled snowflakes. Beautiful color combination!
Have a very Merry Christmas!
Heather
Awesome gift box. Love the Hot Chocolate idea. Holidays are hard on my weight loss goals as well. Can’t wait to try your Hot Chocolate.
What wonderful gift box, I just love everything. I also cannot have so much sugar and can’t wait to try your Hot Chocolate recipe.
So Great your blog and your invitation to participate in this fabulous hop!!! Thanks for everything!!!
Wow! You really did add some dazzle. Beautiful and it does look like it came from a fancy store. Thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas.
Great and elegant project – thank you!
This gift set is amazing! I’d love to receive something like it! The mug with the vinyl is too cute.
An elegant, classy gift! Someone will be wearing a mega watt smile when they open this up! Fabulous inspiration!
~c
Love the box and cup. Very nice!!
Fabulous gift set!
What an elegant gift set – so beautiful! Thank you for being a sponsor, too.
oh my goodness…this is so stunning…your work is just beautiful!
What a beautiful box, I love it! Thank you for the chance to win!
Love the Mug and love everything you did, it´s amazing all the great things you put in the box
Fabulous gift! Love how you decorated the box, the cup and chocolates. Thanks for being a sponsor with this hop! It’s soooo much fun to connect with fellow coffee lovers and fellow crafters!
What a talented son you have! Beautiful box! Thanks for sharing!
What a festive gift! It is super elegant. Double Chocolate…I am so in. That sounds delicious!
What an amazing gift! Would love to get a gift like that 🙂
What an elegant way to dress up just about anything..very interesting product. Thank you for sponsoring this great hop!
Your 10 yr old did a fantastic job designing this gorgeous box! Love it!
I love your gift ensemble and your son did a wonderful job designing the box cover!! I love giving gift ensembles. I signed up for your newletter so I can enjoy your creativity!!
Wow! Absolutely stunning gift set! So elegant and definitely dazzling!
What a great box with a great top designed by your son! The cup is adorable and the whole gift ensemble is wonderful!
Lovely gift set, Question can I get the recipes for this if I’m already signed up for the news letter and how? thanks for all the lovely inspiration!! love working with the metal I got from .
I love gift ensembles!
Very pretty gift…love the snowflake cutting plate. jeandonny2000 at hotmail dot com
What a fantastic gift set this would make! I always learn something new when I visit your blog, THANKS!
WOW! 61 LBS, THATS GREAT…KEEP IT UP! I’VE GOT TO GET ME SOME GOLD VINYL.
What gorgeous gifts and wrapping, Monica. I will check out the metal sheets! Thanks for being a sponsor and I hope you have Happy Holidays!
Gorgeous gift set!!! Thanks for being a sponsor.
Very pretty! Thanks for being a sponsor of this blog hop!
Fabulous gift basket, I love it. Thanks for the chance to win! hollysilva911@hotmail.com
This looks sooo sumptuous….& your mix sounds sooo healthy!! Win Win, I reckon:) Thanks for the hop:):)
GORGEOUS gift set, the red and gold just scream Christmas! Thanks for being a sponsor!
Love it. So pretty.
What a beautiful gift ensemble inside and out. The metal really makes it special.
slrdowney at hotmail dot com
The permanent vinyl is so cool! The possibilities are like endless–love!
What an absolutely beautiful gift package! I can’t think of a prettier way to present a nice gift!
Oh, this is such a gorgeous gift box set! Those colors are so rich and elegant!
Happy Holidays!
Hugs, Debbie!
Wow. I just love the gold metal sheets. SOO pretty. Such a beautiful snowflake card too. Thanks for sponsoring this fabulous hop!!!
I just love the beautiful gold with the red ribbon. Such an awesome prize pack!!!
What a gorgeous and delicious gift set! And thank you for your generous sponsorship of the hop. Your products are fab!
Wow!!! This is stunning!! It really looks like it came from a fancy boutique. Love that box cover. Gorgeous!
hmills22@gmail.com
Gorgeous wrapping and gift!!
Absolutely gorgeous projects!
WOW!! your packaging is awesome!! I love cocoa too, but as you I don’t want to gain the pounds I loose, lol!!
Thanks for sponsoring the hop!!
Merry Christmas,
Diana
Beautiful box and gift idea.
Wow never a dull moment over here a Add a Little Dazzle – challenges, inspiration, prizes and fun WOW!
What a fun little gift set you created. I love the mug! I haven’t ventured into vinyl yet. It seems scary!
Cute gift set!!!! Love the color combo.
love this gift box. The mug looks amazing!
What an adorable gift idea! I’m going to try this myself! Very pretty projects!
Beautiful project. TFS
Wow – such beautiful packaging! Too pretty to open! Thanks for sponoring the hop!
Super cool gift box!
Beautiful gift box – so neat that your son designed it and the insides are lovely too. So happy to be joining you as part of this blog hop. 🙂
Beautiful gift set! The red and gold is such an elegant combo.
love your fun gift set!!!! CUTE!!
What a beautiful gift set and wonderful package. TFS mghowell8@msn.com
Simplemente espectacular!!!
I love your ensemble. Red is such a bright, happy color and always makes a powerful statement when used in projects.
thanks for sharing a wonderful gift idea.
Love this! Whoever is getting it is one lucky person. You definitely hit the mark with wanting it to look professional! great job 🙂
Such fun along the coffee blog hop! Thanks 🙂
This is such a great coffee-lovers gift! I love how you jazzed up the mug.
What a gorgeous gift! Truly stunning!
Stunning gift set! Just gorgeous!
Your box is absolutely stunning!! Anyone would be honored to receive this box and gift! Thanks for sharing with us 🙂
What a amazing gift set!
seeing all these gorgeous creations makes me want to pull out a dictionary so I can learn new words instead of “awesome” “gorgeous” “beautiful” “stunning” “wow” LOL!!!! <3
What a fabulous gift to give and a super fun blog hop!
beautiful gift set, someone will be lucky to recieve
WOW! That is one amazing gift, Monica! LOVE that mug. Thank you for sponsoring the hop!
thisday at ne dot rr dot com
Awesome, nothing like a fun blog hop and something else is my favorite…Coffee! Great sponsorship thanks!
Wow!! You could put almost anything into that box and it would elevate the gift to spectacular!
THUD! The coffee mug you created… WOW! I LOVE IT! It’s fantastic! You have a way with the vinyl…. You did a fantastic job. I totally want that mug, I am a mugaholic. Your packaging is awesome! I wish I created some awesome packing as you. Thanks for the inspiration.
What a gorgeous gift! Thanks for sponsoring!
Such a lovely and gracious cocoa gift set!!! Thanks for such a generous blog candy!!!
<3 J
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Oh my golly goodness. Metal sheets? Those look like fun to play with! Thanks so much for being a sponsor. Love your precious gift set!
Lovely ♥
Lovely, soooo sweet…
What a fun and festive project! Great color combo too!
Oh my goodness this set is amazing! I adore that cheery mug! Congrats on sneaking the healthier version of cocoa by your hubby and kids – there are enough calories in Christmas. THANK YOU for being such an awesome sponsor for this hop!
bexcruger at gmail dot com
That gift and package is beautiful my tip for special coffee is when I’m making a pot I just put a little cinnamon in with it
The package is just stunning. I also believe in really making an effort to have my packaging special, but this one that you did is a real knockout.
This is a really pretty gift ensemble. I love the gold and red together.
What a lovely gift to give. It seems like it’s time to order new metal sheets. I’ve used all the red ones. Sigh…I’d be happy to receive this as a gift at any time during the year. Much love and thought went into it.
Gracious, this is a beautiful post! I can’t wait to subscribe! I did a mug too and it was a super fun project! rbkhandcoatgmaildotcom
This gift is ABsolutely AMAZING. All the work and details that you put into it is perfect!!!!!
Thank you so much for being a Super Sponsor♡
Wow…love this gift set…those mugs rock!!! Wonderful colors! Thank you for being a sponsor of the hop!
Very pretty! All that dazzle:) Thanks for being a sponsor of this blog hop!
Sweet gift and absoulutely stunning gift box.
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So pretty and oh, it would be so good right now! I’m not a fan of winter, especially the wind. This would be a great gift, especially with that pretty packaging!
OH WOW! This is so pretty! I am in LOVE with that mug! Thank you for being a sponsor for this exciting hop! Hugs!
Wow this is stunning love it.
This is awesome, I love how it looks like!
Monica, this is a truly lovely gift set. anyone would be thrilled to receive it!
Soooo pretty and sweet!!! Love it!
This is stunning….love the pretty presentation and what a fun gift!