Tis the season for noshing and party munchies so I thought share how to make a Christmas Tree Shaped Cheese Ball. It's easily shaped by using a disposable icing bag, and 'greened' up with fresh herbs. It's the little things that help make holiday memories folks:@)
And since we're all looking for ideas, I thought I'd remind everyone about this oldie but goodie... Jimmy Dean Sausage Cheese Balls-very popular at parties!
And the dolls are getting into the spirit too... This gathered high collar party dress for Chelsea is another quick craft, and I have to say, one of my favorites so far:@) I was pleased that this dress for the small kid dolls was actually pretty easy folks! It's similar to my pillowcase dress, with the high collar being the main difference. Basically it's a tube with ribbon (or yarn) to tie it closed at the neck.
Chelsea is the 5"-ish doll in Barbie's world.
What I did:
- Cut 2 pieces of ribbon 4 1/2" long.
- Pull out wire if using wired ribbon.
- For both pieces:
- Fold top over 1" to wrong side. Sew 1/4" hem from top of fold straight across ribbon. Sew a second hem below it, give yourself at least 1/4", you'll run yarn or ribbon through this channel later.
- Fold bottom over 1/2" to wrong side, or as much as you'd like for desired length of the dress. Sew 1/4" hem.
- Place pieces right sides together. Sew hem from bottom up sides, stop about 1 1/4" from the top. Sew both sides. Mine was about 1/4", can sew closer to the sides for a wider dress.
- Turn right side out.
- Thread 12" yarn or thin ribbon onto needle, feed through the channel we made at the top. Go through the front piece, then through the back piece. This leaves two loose ends of yarn/ribbon.
- Dress doll from feet first. Place arms between where seam stops and ribbon starts. Pull both ends of the ribbon, scrunch the fabric together creating the collar, then tie the dress closed with a bow on the side of the neck.
Chelsea says, every girl likes to have a pretty party dress😎
~Have a happy weekend🎄
The Christmas tree cheese ball is so cute Lynn!! And who can pass up a sausage ball? What a great idea, and the ribbon dress is very creative, adorable!
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That's very cute cheese idea...loving the color on this! And who couldn't love that sweet little doll! Hugs, Sandi
ReplyDeleteA neighbor and I were just texting about those sausage balls last week! They were at every party in the late 80s, but I hadn't thought about them for years. A great retro appetizer for the holidays!
ReplyDeleteHow cute your cheese ball is, Lynn! Gosh, sausage balls were such a hit, and they’re such a standby appetizer from days gone by! Love the outfit made from ribbon!
ReplyDeleteDelicious looking munchies, Lynn! Everything tastes so good at Christmas time.
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