Tis the Season

My husband made this Christmas star for our ward Nativity. He's so creative and exact. He cut out the eight pointed star from foam board. Then spray painted it silver. Once it was completely dry, he glittered the design in silver and adhered the star to a black painted dowel. It is very glimmery when the light hits it.  We also made up some graham cracker gingerbread houses. So simple.

     Graham crackers, candies and royal icing. I didn't have meringue powder and omitted it from the recipe. I didn't use egg whites either, just powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. It held the houses together really well. The kids had a good time designing and decorating their own confectioneries. It was a nice evening.I have still yet to do my baking and final touches on Christmas. Hopefully this week will be both fun and productive. 
Happy Holidays.

~Christie