Ribbons 'n punches 'n plates, oh my! Festive holiday gifting☺

During the Holiday Season, our neighbors and friends tend to be gifted with of our baking and candy making efforts. This is a fun and personal way to share your treats. Nothing says, I care, more than delicious offerings made with your own hands. There is no reason you can't go all the way☺ - presenting your delicious cookies or candies on a plate embellished with l♥ve.

Supplies for Holiday Ribbon Plates

• paper plates, any color or size (you can use plastic plates, but they’re MUCH  harder to punch)
• craft or hole punch
• ribbon, craft ribbon or curling ribbon
• treats
• children
• smiles
• a great imagination
  

Punch holes about every inch all the way around. Then pick a spot to start and thread the ribbon through each hole. There are a few ways you can thread the ribbon. It can be up and down or around and around. Both look pretty, so it just depends on your preference. It was easier for the grandkids to thread the ribbon around and around.

Once the ribbon has been through each hole, make sure both ends are even to tie it together in a bow

Now fill them with some of your favorite treats and they’re ready for family and neighbors and teachers and mailmen  and friends!I usually have a little supply on hand to fill with goodies when someone drops by. We sit down for tea and I fill a little plate of cookies for them to carry home.

If you would like to get really fancy you can fill with cookies or treats place one plate on top of the other and thread them closed. When you are set to tie your bow add a gift tag laced through and you are all set! This is a great method when little guys are carrying a holiday gift to school for their teacher. The goodies stay inside and clean!

PS: Yesterday as I was leaving comment on T's Daily Treasures (if you haven't met her, you should visit. A sweeter gal there isn't on this planet) I told her that these plates were cute as a button. That got me thinking - I'm going through my button box for some cute ones to add to the plates - or how about checking out JoAnn's for some Christmas buttons to add to the ribbon edges? Oh heck, just let your imagination run wild! It's good for the brain - keeps it limber and young☺

PS: Don't forget, if you need any hints or terribly delicious recipes for the holidays or for any day of the week, always check out my sidebar. DELICIOUS DECIONS. All of the recipes that I share on my food blog, Standing at the Kitchen Door, are updated here daily.