We no longer put up a large Christmas tree, since the cat will climb it and the dog will "visit" it. So now I have three little artificial trees that I decorate with little ornaments.
I made the hearts and stars on these two little trees with air-dry clay. It was my first time working with this kind of clay and it was a blast. The clay has a wonderful soft, squishy texture that is really easy to work with. I formed the hearts and stars with my fingers, poked holes through (like for a bead) and let them air dry about 24 hours. Then I painted them and poked wires through the holes and created little swirls (I love making little swirls on everything!) with the wires along the bottom of the ornament and formed a simple hook on the top.
I think I need to invest in a better camera at some point (or learn to use this one?!?) because you can't see the little lights on this little tree. I love the cozy light it gives off when all the other lights are turned off at night.
And finally, fudge! Here's a fudge recipe that I've been making a loooooong time. (Since 1979 - can that be possible?) It's easy and delicious.
Butterscotch Fudge
2 cups (12 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch morsels
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts
Melt chocolate chips and butterscotch chips with milk on top of double boiler or in microwave. Stir occasionally until melted and thickened. Remove from heat if using double boiler. Mix in extract and nuts. Blend well. Pour into foil lined 8" square pan and chill.
