I have done this post
a couple of times.
Several people said
I thought I would post before it
gets any later in the season--
gets any later in the season--
in case you want make these for
your own home.
I have been doing this since my
own kids were small.
I have been doing this since my
own kids were small.
You know how a front door says
WELCOME
when you come in?
By the way-
By the way-
Those sleigh bells are off the horses my
father drove as a young man.
So -there's my
Happy Hello!
BUT I like my door to say
GOOD-BYE
when someone leaves, too.
And I like to say it NICELY
How do I do that?
I let my visitors take a little memento
of their visit with them.
It is called
Cut and Run Take
Here they are my sweet little
GINGERBREAD BOYS
hanging in a row.
Here's how to make this
sweet little door hanging.
sweet little door hanging.
Roll out Saran Wrap about 2 feet longer
than the side of your door.
Lay your Gingerbread Boys in a line
on the center of the plastic wrap.
leaving about 4-6" between them.
You could also do this with any sturdy
cookie- like a sugar cookie cut
like a snowflake or star.
Flip them upside down making sure that they
are still in the center
Pull the plastic wrap to the back
overlapping it so they are enclosed
all the way around.
Gently flip them over and using ribbon
tie a knot above and below EACH one.
Hang some children's scissors on
some curly ribbon from the top
to cut the saran wrap.
When you cut them apart
you will cut between the ribbons
leaving each one fully encased
In plastic wrap.
In plastic wrap.
Here I am making a cut between the ties.
You start with the bottom one and
each person can cut off a gingerbread boy
to take along when they leave.
I hang them on a nail
hidden on top of the door jamb.
hidden on top of the door jamb.
I dressed the top
with some greenery and red balls.
with some greenery and red balls.
I love Gingerbread Boys, don't you?
Sometimes I feel sorry for them though.
Poor things.
pinterest image
The one on the right hears about like
MyHero does-especially when it comes
to trying to get a chore done!
Now- get in that kitchen and start baking!
As for me..
Well, I am trying not to BAKE
so that I don't EAT
Gingerbread Boys!
so that I don't EAT
Gingerbread Boys!
OH! And these are really cute with
SNOWFLAKE CUTOUTS
instead of
Gingerbread boys.
Have a Wonderful Wednesday!
I will be back soon with a
Pick Your Favorite Christmas Table....
PINKY PROMISE!
thanks for the cute idea. With the pandemic, maybe next year;)
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of the gingerbread cookies to take home. Thanks for the ideas for making fudge and caramels too.
ReplyDeleteAnd then there were CRAFTY people created!!!!! Good stuff I have always loved the Gingerbread man, even as a kid and the one I could not catch. LOL
ReplyDeleteSending love from a cool Florida (upper 30s last nite Y'all close the door!)
Sherry & jack
I remember this post and I think it's one of the most clever things to do during the holiday season!
ReplyDeleteHOW SWEET about your Dads horse bells!!!
Super great idea. The good news is I'll never have to do it because I don't bake anything at all and I also don't eat sugar and I would never ever be able to wrap that saran wrap around them it makes me antsy just thinking about trying to wrap all of them in that saran wrap. Saran Wrap is my enemy. That said I love the idea
ReplyDeleteI love your idea of having something to give guests as they are leaving. And am looking forward to seeing your Christmas tables. I also try not to bake too much as I'll be the one that winds up eating it all. But homemade cookies are just wonderful ! Hard to resist.
ReplyDeleteI have always loved this idea of yours!
ReplyDeleteNow that I read it, I remember it! Such a cute idea!!!
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That is so clever!!!
ReplyDeleteWhew when I read "A Sweet Good-bye" I thought you were leaving blogdom. My relief and happy level just soared.
I love this idea.
Good thing I use the garage door or those would be gone with my just getting the mail, haha.
Hugs.
What a sweet idea!
ReplyDeleteWould it be weird if I went in and out your door like a million times?
I always enjoy seeing this post!
ReplyDeleteThis is super clever and I don't remember it from before. I just wish I had company coming through -- this year, they'd just get moldy hanging by the door!
ReplyDeletePerfectly precious idea!~ xoxo
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great idea - I hope you will remind us of this idea this time next year as sadly, no one is coming, let alone leaving! I love this!!
ReplyDeleteI HAVE NEVER seen anything like this! It is amazing, and you are amazingly creative!! I love it!!!!
ReplyDeleteSo darn cute and creative. Love the ginger boys. Cutting your very own is so sweet. xoxo
ReplyDeleteWhat a GREAT idea, Diana! I love gingerbread too...:)jp
ReplyDeleteSuch a neat idea. I've not baked a single cookie...yet. I'll get to it.... ☺
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea. There are so many restrictions living in a complex. We can't hang anything like that outside or on our door. They do let me put a little decoration on the windowsil.
ReplyDeleteI could take it along with me, and cut one for anyone looking for money at the off ranmps at the freeway. Maybe that's what I will do this year, since we are so limited on where we can go here in CA. Our Governor thinks he the King and can lay all kinds of "laws" on us. Perhaps he sould read the Constitution. Sorry...didn't mean to rant!!!
This is a fun idea. I can only imagine what Gibbs would think of yummy treats hanging by the door though
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea, especially if we actually could have people coming and going through out door! We just don't have that many visitors anymore, but I love the idea, and now I want to come and visit you just so I can have one of those Gingerbread boys!! If I travel all the way up there, you'd better still have some left! LOL. Love it.
ReplyDeleteI love that idea!!!
ReplyDeleteWon't be having anyone over this year but next I'll be sure to do this.
What a really cool idea. Thanks for sharing that.
ReplyDeleteWhat an absolutely perfect idea!! We love gingerbread cookies! Of course, I don't know how many of those would actually make it to the door for other people. 😆 I can see making that into a type of "goodie bag" (several small items/baked goodies) to cut off! Blessings to you, Diana!
ReplyDeleteThis is the sweetest and best idea ever. I love it. Have a great evening. xoxo Kris
ReplyDeleteI love this idea! They are just darling. xxoo
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea, Diana! Perhaps a rerun next year would be good to remind us again. Next year we will hopefully have more company visiting. This year... I would be cutting them apart two at a time and eating them every day. sigh!!
ReplyDeleteOh my! What a super cute idea....I love it!!!!!
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What a great idea! I can just imagine what a lot of fun Dancer kitty will have with that! :D
ReplyDeleteThat is clever! You could actually do this for any special occasion really!! Not gingerbread boys always...something for Easter maybe ... fill a plastic egg with a secret treat and voilà!!
ReplyDeleteLove the exterior too.
Fun idea!
ReplyDeleteI remember this post and it is a wonderful thing to do. I love Gingerbread:) Enjoy your day dear friend, HUGS!
ReplyDeleteSuper, super cute idea. My Mr. P. is like your Hero, doesn't like nails anywhere, but I do believe he'd be too busy cutting the gingerbread men, one at a time. For guests?, he'd say!
ReplyDeleteI always like to see your gingerbread boys. Even if I’ve seen it before it’s always fun. Good idea! Have a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteI remember you sharing this before and thought it was the neatest thing ever! Love it! Girl, you do the neatest stuff. Enjoy your weekend sweet lady. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteThese is so, so cute and I'm sure delicious!
ReplyDeleteGingerbread was never a Favorite of mine, but I love Sugar Cookies, Waiting for phone call from Dentist or Cardioligist to go off Blood Thinners so can get this Molar pulled. ! Like your Idea an decoration of your doorway !
ReplyDeleteDiana these are so so cute!! But I especially love your fudge post this year and last year too. I'm going to try that recipe here real soon. I love how you box it up so cute and I can almost taste it!! Peanut butter fudge has ALWAYS BEEN MY FAVORITE
ReplyDeleteHi, I remember this post and I pinned this idea. It is a great idea.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to my 12/12 birthday friend.
Lots of Love,
Carla
Fun idea Diana!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea; it is so cute! Unfortunately, the only visitors I'm going to have here this entire month are my mother and one of my best friends who has been in my "Covid circle".
ReplyDeleteI had to laugh about your husband and the nails ~ mine hates them, too. I try to rely on Command hooks as much as possible.
xoxo
Having cookies for your guests is a great idea.
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Janie Junebug
Hi Diana, It is early Saturday morning, still dark and 33 degrees outside here in Seattle. My usual morning routine is underway with my first cup of dark brew coffee and a look at the World Wide Web. Today, I decided to start by taking a look at some of my favorite blogs. It surprised me when I clicked on Nana Diana Takes a Break. Wow, you have a wonderful new header, perfect for the season. And then, thank you for the smile, the delightful idea of snip and take along gingerbread boys. :-) This is so cool! I’ve never seen anything like it, and you mentioned that at the beginning, so I must have missed those posts when you told us about this before. Anyway, this is just a great post and thank you for sharing. Hope you have a happy weekend. Stay safe and take care. John
ReplyDeleteI love this idea Diana! It's super cute though me and Alex would probably eat all the cookies before anyone else had a chance too lol! :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that! Just love the idea!
ReplyDeletewhat a charming idea, Diana! i love it!
ReplyDeletei sure wish that this year there would be people visiting our home. maybe next year....
~ deb @ homewardFOUND
I remember reading your idea awhile back and think this is just the cutest way of sending people home with something sweet! On day I'm going to do this. I do have gingerbread dough in my fridge right now. Maybe I'll try it!
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