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Candy Canes & CDs Gift Idea

Submitted by: GALE OSBORN  11/11/2009 12:08 PM
 
have you got a stack of cd cases? we did, and here's what we did with them:
we copied the poem "the candy cane" on card stock (one sheet makes 4 cards)
taped a small(in wrapper)candy cane to the side where the slot would be, shaped like the letter'j'and carefully taped it down. the case will close nicely.here's the poem:

the candy cane

it's just a little treat,but did you know
it resresents our savior,who lived so long ago
it's haped like a 'j'to symbolize his name
the 'white'is for his life,holy,without balme
and the stripe of 'red' is for his blood
so pure and freely given
that we might live forever with our 'lord' in heaven

soooooooo sweet,we made 50 to pass out and for as a stocking stuffer
ps we bought our cases at goodwill and yard sales
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Thank you for sharing this really lovely idea, Gale. I am glad to have the poem also.

We use the "Legend of the Candy Cane" story printed onto small cards, and full-sized candy canes (still wrapped), to decorate the small Christmas tree in the vestibule at church near the reception table by the door. Everyone is welcome to take a candy cane and card home after services as they pass by during the holiday season. It looks really cute and is inexpensive to keep stocked with the "ornaments."

Additionally, I keep a box of the small wrapped candy canes like you mention, in my car so that I can pop a few in my purse to give out while I'm doing holiday shopping and errands. You would be surprised how often an overworked and frazzled store or restaurant employee will smile with amazement when I hand them a candy cane and wish THEM a "Merry Christmas!" No one has ever refused one. It is a cost effective way to spread a little cheer and good will.
 
Posted by frugalgramma on November 19, 2009 7:56 PM
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