24 Festive Christmas Appetizers You Can Make-People Will Talk!

We found some wonderful recipes for Christmas Appetizers. Did you know that you can take any ordinary food and make it more FESTIVE by the way you put it together...your presentation? It's pretty simple and will add a lot to your holiday table.  Instead of a cheese ball make it into a Christmas wreath. Instead of a vegetable plate make it a veggie wreath.  Instead of a fruit plate make it a cascading fruit centerpiece.  Instead of putting rolls in a basket make a Christmas tree out of your rolls. How you present your food will make all the difference.  People will be so impressed! Click on the titles below to go directly to each recipe.

Vegetable Wreath w/Dip      Pizza Poppers    

Double Chocolate Fondue      Cascading Fruit Centerpiece

 Appetizer Wreath     Baked Spinach Dip in Bread Bowl   

  Creamy Red Pepper Dip      Three Cheese Fondue   

 Pina Colada Fruit Dip   Christmas Tree Dip  

 Easy Coconut Shrimp   Ham-n-Cheese Quiches

 Christmas Fruit Kabobs   Chicken Salad in Baskets

Honey Barbecue Wings   Crisp Cheese Twists

 Blue Cheese Logs   Bacon Cheese Wreath w/Crackers

Party Pecan Pies   Honey Orange Chicken Wings

Festive Vegetable Dip   Christmas Tree Savory Rolls

Party Cheese Bread   Honey Lime Fruit Dip

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Freebies Christmas Hershey Nugget Treat Tray Printables

Our Halloween Hershey Nugget trays were so popular for Halloween treats we decided to make up a Christmas version. These little treats can literally be given to anyone in your life....friends, family, neighbors, teachers, mailman, lawn man, hair stylist etc.  They are very easy to make. We supply you with all the paper designs and the tags, you supply the Hershey Nugget candies and clear pretzel bags (bags can be found at Walmart, JoAnn's, Hobby Lobby, Michaels etc) and paper for the back of the tag and tray and you're good to go!

Discontinued.....These Christmas Nugget printables are no longer available. We are unable to get the author of the blog that has been hosting a link to these wraps for the past 6 years. Sorry about that.

Put the ho ho ho Hershey Nuggets with the Santa Tag. The snow nuggets go with "I'm dreaming of  a white Christmas"  We've designed 16 different sets of papers for you to use.

The joy nuggets go with the "Joy to the World" tag. Put the bell nuggets with "Every time a bell rings an angel gets his wings"  The snow nuggets can be put with the "I'm dreaming of a white Christmas or "Let it snow" tags.

We put the brrr nuggets with "Let it Snow"  The star nuggets go nicely with "Joy to the World".  For the Xmas nuggets add a "Merry Christmas" tag.  We've designed tags in the light blue and red to match the printables that are light blue and red.... and there's also tags designed to go with the red and green printables.

We've included some tags for the teacher and put the "Merry Christmas" nuggets with it.  The gingerbread nuggets in red and light blue go nicely with the "Merry Christmas" tags with the Santa on the paper--the tag on the present says "to teacher"  "Have a holly jolly Christmas" tag is atop a package of  nuggets wrapped up in Christmas themed cardstock.

Here's another version of "Let it Snow" atop the brrr nuggets. This is a red and green themed "Xmas" version with a red and green "Merry Christmas" tag. "Have a holly jolly Christmas" tag with the reindeer can go on most any of the nuggets.

There are the 12 different tags that we've put together for you to use on your Christmas Hershey Nugget trays. Mix and match, it's totally up to you. We used several options for attaching the paper labels to the nuggets....glue dots, glue stick and tape. We found the Scotch satin finish tape (purple package) worked the best and it disappears into the paper, but you can also use regular tape. The glue stick would sometimes allow the papers to come open with time (as shown in one of our Merry Christmas trays above)  Glue dots are make it hard to adjust the paper if you don't have it quite right the first time. We used a 1.5" scallop punch for these tags and then a 2" scallop for the backing. You could use a round punch for each too. You could also cut these tags out using a 2" scallop or round and forget the backing piece.  Use the silver twist ties that come with the pretzel bags to wrap around the bag and close it. There's no need to use twine or ribbon to close the bag. Attach the finished tag to the pretzel bag with a foam dot or a glue dot.

What To Do with Leftover Turkey & Potatoes-Tons of Recipes for Turkey and 50 for Potatoes

Okay, I realize that we haven't even had Thanksgiving dinner...so why am I posting some fabulous ideas for leftovers?  Because you know you're going to have them, especially turkey. I love turkey, stuffing, potatoes and gravy but after a few days I'm ready for a change....but there's still turkey to eat. You could freeze it and have it at a later time or you could make up something equally delicious for the family using your leftovers. Below are recipes for leftover turkey AND potatoes. check them out.

Yes, you read that right, 50 mashed potato recipes. Take your leftover potatoes and add  some yummy ingredients for a totally new dish.  Click HERE to see all 50 recipes

Click  Here for these top 10 recipes for leftovers. One of these may become your family's new favorite recipe! Try one, try all!

Doesn't this turkey pot pie look delicious.  Click HERE to get the recipe

Or this turkey pot pie from Paula Deen. She uses puff pastry for the topping and doesn't it look delicious!  Click HERE for the recipe. There's even a video to show exactly how it's done. 

This "Bird to the last drop" turkey vegetable soup looks amazing! Click HERE for the recipe

 

Potato Croquettes (I've never tried them) look yummy. Leftover potatoes can be delicious served entirely different. Click HERE for the recipe

Kick up your turkey sandwich by adding avocado, cheese, bacon etc.  Click HERE for the recipe

These turkey spring rolls sound like a nice change of pace. Click HERE for the recipe

Click HERE for the top 10 recipes for turkey leftovers over at  Taste of Home

Click HERE for 58 recipes for turkey leftovers at Cooks.com

Click HERE for the top 20 recipes for turkey leftovers at  Allrecipes.com

Click HERE for tons of recipes for turkey leftovers from Betty Crocker

If you still haven't found the perfect recipe just Google "leftover turkey recipes" 

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{Tutorial} Thanksgiving Pumpkin 3D Place Card-Super Simple To Make

We stumbled upon a tutorial for a cute card with a 3D paper pumpkin and knew we had to make it up in a place card for the "Adult" table for Thanksgiving. But then we thought it would also work nicely for a Halloween place card.  You could just use paper that is more Halloween themed.  It was pretty easy to make and assemble. The four circles only measures 2.5" so you could use up your orange scrapbook paper from Halloween

You can use a solid paper or one with a design. We ran the stripes going up and down on one pumpkin and then side to side on the other. There are a lot of pretty Thanksgiving scrapbook paper out there to choose from. To make sure all the name tags looked alike we cut a piece of white cardstock the same size as the tags, cut the end and used it as a template for all the tags.

We used a 8" x 3 3/4" piece of white cardstock and folded it in half.  The pumpkin is centered and on the bottom so there was room for the name strip, which measured 3" long x 3/4" wide. We used vinyl lettering for the names but you could certainly write the names onto the name tag. We followed the tutorial exactly with regards to the size of the pumpkin. We cut out our own leaves and stem freehand, no template. And SURPRISE! No inking. I know, you're shocked.

Here's a close-up of the top of the 3D pumpkin. I used glue dots to attach the (1st) tendril to the pumpkin, (2nd) leaves and (3rd) the stem and then to attach the entire pumpkin to the white card.

CLICK Here  for the INSPIRATION and TUTORIAL for these Thanksgiving place cards.  Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

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Ideas for your Thanksgiving Decor, Including the Dinner Table

If you need some fresh ideas for your Thanksgiving decor then you've come to the right place.  Thanksgiving decorations can be inexpensive....You can re-purpose everyday things into a Fall or Thanksgiving theme by changing the color or adding embellishments such as pine cones, pumpkins and acorns etc.  Check out the photos below and see if they inspire you to use something you already have on hand.

Here's a fun way to set the Kid's Thanksgiving table. Our turkey utensil holders are so adorable, the kids are sure to like them.  CLICK HERE

Oh, how beautiful!  Can you just see these autumn leaves in these fun fall colors going down the center of your Thanksgiving table or on your buffet table. They could be placed anywhere and make a fabulous fall statement.   Raw Bone Studio

Such a darling way to mark each place setting and soooo Thanksgiving!  All you need is a little paint and a pot.  Get all the details over at  Better Homes and Garden

Our Thanksgiving Turkey toes make a great addition to the Thanksgiving place settings, especially fun for the kid's table. It's a kit that comes all cut out and ready to assemble.   CLICK HERE

Such a simple and inexpensive way to decorate. Use mini pumpkins and platters, candlesticks etc for display-So pretty! Better Homes and Garden

Perfect for your Thanksgiving table.  The only thing I would add is a name so this could be  a place card for the table.   The Craft Patch

These amazing leaves would look great going down the middle of your Thanksgiving table, or in an arrangement or even inside a glass chimney with candles. Love the colors-You decide what they look like.   A leaf banner using these would be nice too. Get all the instructions over at  Better Homes and Gardens

Here's a fun tradition to begin this Thanksgiving. It's a Thankful Roll. Easy to do and fun for the kids.  Get all the instructions over at  The Idea Room

Make these tissue paper pumpkins for a place card. Super Easy and inexpensive to make but very cute.  Tutorial included  Little Miss Craft

Just an old wooden box filled with fabulous thanksgiving/fall items. Easy to do!  Bunches and Bits

How pretty these nuts look with the candles. Lovely arrangement and so easy too  The Langham Project

Vinyl letters on glass cylinders...how easy is that! You can buy glass cylinders like these at the dollar store.  Naptime Decorator

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This is more of a casual fall or Thanksgiving table. Love the plaid placemats. You can get a coupon for JoAnn's for 50% off a cut of fabric and make up some nice placemats or look at the dollar store.  A Little Lovliness

This little veggie turkey would be perfect for the kid's table.....If you make veggies fun they might actually eat them. Of course, you'll need a fabulous ranch dip too. Source

I love this look. Simply cut out some autumn leaves, or use silk leaves or gather some from the yard and attach to the ribbon that goes around the entire table. Nice!  BHG  See more Thanksgiving table settings at this link too. 

Happy Thanksgiving from November 1952. No, I wasn't born yet but I do appreciate this vintage cover, especially the Mom preparing Thanksgiving dinner in a dress with a lovely half apron. (what good is a half apron, in my experience it's always the top that gets food on it)  You go girl!   The Ward-O-Matic

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{Tutorial} Thanksgiving Crayon Holder/Place Card for the Kids Table

We've designed something for the kids that has a dual purpose. It's a place card AND a crayon holder. It's something that will make the kids table looks great and give the kids something to do while you're get dinner ready. It may be something the kids can help you put together too.

    There are two different turkey's in this tutorial plus a free tag....there are a lot of different ways to make up this box. See all the photos below.

 We put the kids names on a piece of paper measuring 3" long x 3/4" wide.(we inked it using chestnut brown ink from American Crafts)  I used vinyl lettering for the name but you could certainly hand print them. This box will hold 24 crayons. When I went to purchase the crayons the 16 count box was $1.29 and the 24 count box was $1.49. This way you give the kids lots of choices for coloring and they fit nicely inside the box.

 Instructions for the Thanksgiving Crayon Box/Place Card

Use your favorite autumn colored scrapbook paper and cut 6" x 4.5". Score in on every side 1 1/2".  Fold at the score lines. Cut out the piece on the top and the bottom as shown above.

I used a glue stick to put the box together and it didn't hold as well as the double-sided tape so I recommend the tape. Make sure the triangle shaped flaps are on the inside.

If you want to apply ribbon to the box cut out a strip 4" long and glue with double-sided tape to the box. I used a glue dot on each end of the bow piece. Meet each end of the bow piece in the middle of the ribbon and then, using another glue dot to attach the middle strip.

 Cut out the edge pieces with two measuring 3" x 2" and two measuring 2" x 1 1/2".  Then score each piece in at 1/2"

Use double-sided tape on the outside edge and attach to the box. Then put another piece of double-sided tape to the inside flap and attach to the box.

The finished box measures 3" long x 1 1/2" deep

Instructions for Scalloped Feathers Turkey 

For this turkey you will need a 2" scallop paper punch and a 1 1/2" scallop paper punch.

 Cut out two scallop feather pieces, one body back and a body front. The body front is in the shape of a peanut or a bowling pin (however you look at it)  It measures 2" tall and 3/4" wide. Cut out a small triangle for the beak. Instructions for cutting out the waddle are below. Use the smallest googly eye you can find, but you could just draw in the eyes if you like. EK Success has both sizes of scallop punches on their web site.

 Stack and stagger the feathers and the body back and glue together. We used paper with polkadots but you could also use a solid color and add another scallop feather piece.

Instructions for Multi-Feathers Turkey

If you don't have a oval paper punch (and I didn't) you can make them using a circle paper punch. We used a 2 1/4" round paper punch from EK Success.

First cut out a half circle for your feathers using a 2 1/4" or 2 1/2" round paper punch.

Put that half circle piece back into the circle cutter as shown above and you'll have your feather shaped pieces.

Shown above is a thin feather and a fat feather . I would suggest doing this step using scrap paper that you aren't using for your final feathers, just until you get the hang of it.

 We used a 1 1/2" scallop circle for this step but you could use a larger one too. Then put the circle back into the paper punch and just cut a small piece/edge for your waddle.

This is how you put your turkey together. Use as many feathers as you want, The top sample of feathers has been inked and the bottom ones are not.  

Now you've got something fun for the kids table. Something that is festive and will give the kids something to do while you get dinner on the table.  Be sure to include their name on the crayon box.  

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