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Snowman Hot Cocoa Jars

Crystal Kikel

A stack of mason jars filled with marshmallows and peppermints.

Supplies:

(3) 4 oz jars with black lids
Black & Orange Paint
Paint Brush
Glue
Packing Tape
Holly
Fabric for scarf
Scissors
Peppermint Candies
Mini Marshmallows
Cocoa Mix
Paper, printer, paperclip(s) and a hole puncher for Cocoa Mix instructions (optional)

Directions:

- Using the black and orange paint, take one jar and paint on the eyes, nose and mouth. Let the paint dry.

- Fill the first jar with peppermint candies, second with cocoa mix*, and the third with mini marshmallows.

- To assemble the jars tape the cocoa mix jar to the top of the peppermint candies jar, then tape the mini marshmallow jar to the top of the cocoa mix jar.

- Glue the holly to the top of the marshmallow lid.

- Cut a strip of fabric for the scarf and tie it around the lids.

- Add paper to your printer and print the instructions to make the cocoa mix. Attach the instructions to the scarf with a paperclip.

This is a great holiday gift of stocking stuffer.

*Make sure to figure out how much cocoa mix is in the jar so that you can give instructions on how to make the cocoa.

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