It’s time to start thinking about holiday yummies! Yep. Time to face it. Denial will not stop the 25th from coming any faster. You better get with it or you will be sorry in a few weeks…..Oh sorry, I was talking to myself again…..
All through this season, I am going to continue my current blog theme of super easy projects that pack a lot of wow factor. Because if you are like me, you are super lazy busy this year. Honestly, my goal is just to get it all done, and try to have some fun along the way. And eat a bit of yummy food. And taste a few special sweets. And have a cocktail. Or two. Or 20. Oops, talking to myself again, sorry. 😀
Ok, so do you guys know that Pier One commercial where the cute nick knacks “speak to” the lady shoppers and they have to buy them? (Love those commercials.) Well, it actually happened to me. I walked into Michael’s last week, and right at the front display were these precious Christmas tree ramekins. They started speaking to me in that cute nick knacky squeaky voice: “Ooooooh, please take us home! Think of all the cute things we can do together! We can be candy dishes! Or ring dishes by the sink! Or creme brulee ramekins! Or water bowls for Lucy! Please pleeeeeeeese take us home!” Well, I was sold, but when I looked at the price of $1.50 each, I bought about 298 of them. Yes, you read that right. $1.50 each!
Soooooo, you can thank me later for posting this so early in the season, so you can run to Michael’s to stock up on these dishes before they sell out. Well, don’t try my Michael’s cuz I bought them all, oops. (They also had precious little loaf pan shapes in other colors and designs as well.)
And this is what I made:
CUUUUUTE OR WHAT??
They are oven safe (booyah!), so I baked brownies right in them. When they come out the oven they will be puffed up a bit, so press them flat with a paper towel as soon as they come out. After they fully cool, decorate with your favorite piping tips. EASY.
This was petal tip 104. Rows of ruffles in alternating colors. Fun. Fast. Festive.
Star tip 18. A bunch of rosettes with some sprinkles. Cute. Quick. Quirky.
Star tip 18 and layers of shells. Finito. Belissimo. Bravo. Prettio.
These could easily be:
- individual desserts at your fabulous holiday dinner party
- boxed or wrapped in gift bags for the teachers, bus driver and mailman
- sold for money (yeah baby!)
thrown together real fast for a blog post.
Shake it like a Polaroid picture. (That has nothing to do with this post but I wanted to use this Photoshop element.)
You will be a hit when you make these. Your children will get straight A’s the rest of the year. The bus driver will drop your kids off in your garage. The mailman will hand deliver your mail every day, forever. You might even make a million dollars! No need to thank me; I find joy just in helping you guys out. 🙂
So, RUN now to go get your cute ramekins and tell them I sent you. Of course they will respond, “Sharon who?” But just ignore that, and then take your 378 ramekins home and make cute stuff!
Happy baking!
Sharon
www.sugaredproductions.com
Note: This post was originally posted in 2012, so these exact ramekins may no longer be available. But I usually see something similarly cute each year.
these are so cute and such a simple (but impressice to the recipients)gifts. Thanks for the cute idea!
I usually buy these cute little dishes for my dogs. They have different designs for every season. My husband laughs, but I think they’re cute =-)
What darling Christmas trees! Sharon, your blog always makes me smile. Thanks for all you do for all of us.
These are darn tootin cute, but seriously……. OMG you’re writing style cracks me up! Love it!
Sharon, they are way to cute! But unfortunately our Candian Michaels doesn’t have them :(((
OMG! These are SOOO adorable! Definitely will be making some next week! Thanks Sharon! 😉
Hey what a super great idea!!! I have a couple of those dishes already! Matter of fact I have some from each holiday, guess what I’m going to do with them. Thank you! I love you site and thanks for posting all your great work.
Wow! Thanks for the idea, really appreciate it. I’m new to this site and already love it as I do your great DVD. Thank you so much and have a wonderful Holiday season!
Sharon – Thank you!! You crack me up too! What a very cute idea. I can’t believe I was at Michael’s Saturday, saw these, and had a moment of hmmm…. what could I do and then walked away… Wish I was as brilliant as you are!!
Keep it up girl. U keep me laughing every time I read these!! I will be going to michaels and making those cuties.
Sharon, I recently watched one of your videos, enjoyed it very much. Had to order a few for myself so I can keep on learning.
Enjoyed your blog this morning, put a giggle in my throat. Great idea using those little ramekins, I see them and never know what exactly to do with such a small item. I am happy to know you have an over active compulsive behavior too, I can’t leave any on the shelf when I find a good buy like that. Your lucky I didn’t see them first. 🙂
What a great idea for a gift, am going to stop at my Michael’s on the way home tonight!
Your designs are so lovely and will definitely try my hands on them for my grannies who love these so much
Thanks so much more design please
Girl… you crazy… roflmbo and THESE are adorable. You can do this inside a cookie cutter too… they turn out so cute. Have a wonderful holiday Sharon … mwah !
Saw this post last night, drove like a maniac to Michael’s and bought about 30 trees. They are on sale for ONE DOLLAR!!!!
Sharon you are hilarious. I love it. Cute ideas. Thanks for your blog, newsletter, instructional videos and EVERYTHING. I have learned so much from you. I want to be just like you when I grow up! LOL … No seriously!! 🙂 You are fabulous! Have a fantastic holiday season.
God Bless
Hi Sharon, Thanks a million for the cute idea. We went and bought all the trees for one dollar a piece. Have a great holiday season.
love your way of talking with us enjoy all that you do also have all of your dvd’s.
Thank you for always sharing your wonderful ideas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
just saw these and they are soooooooo cute, on my way to the store in a few Thanks
Darn you Sharon! Went to Michaels..they’re on sale for 99 cents PLUS an extra 20% off coupon. Booyah! Lol.
Wow! I’m excited, my Michael’s has these on sale this week for only $1 each!