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Snowman Soup: Easy Holiday Gift Idea

11/25/2017

One of my favorite Christmas gift ideas is Snowman Soup! It’s so darling, easy to put together, and perfect for neighbors, teachers, friends, co-workers, and more!

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What is snowman soup you ask?   Ingredients include a packet of hot chocolate, two mini candy canes, and a little bag of mini marshmallows, and when you put them all together, it makes the most adorable gift idea.  I love it because it’s super easy to put together for one person, or a whole group of people.

There are so many ways to put them together! I’ve used a mason jar or a cute mini paper sack to hold individual gifts, and for families, I’ll put all the ingredients in a paper lunch sack or clear treat bag. Add the super cute tag around the top, and you’re set to go!

For the mason jar, I piled the marshmallows on the bottom of the jar, then layered in the candy canes and hot chocolate packet.

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When I’m putting together a package for a group of people (or when I use paper sack), I like to bundle the marshmallows together in a plastic snack bag with the zipper/top cut off, and tied closed with baker’s twine or ribbon.

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 I like doing these for neighbor gifts, and if I’m packaging it for a whole family, then I use brown paper lunch sacks. I fill it with as many packets as there are people in their family, add the candy canes and small bags of marshmallows.  Those bags fit a lot!  You can do the same thing to close it–use a clothespin, ribbon, etc.  I’ve also used cardboard takeout boxes, which are always super cute, but they won’t hold more than 2-3 servings. They also look cute in large mason jars!

snowman soup | simplykierste.com

And it’s your lucky day…I’m sharing not one, but two different versions of the fun snowman soup tag!

OPTION 1:

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Horizontal Tag

Vertical Tag

OPTION 2: I created two different sizes of printable–one about 3 3/4 inches, the other is larger at 5 inches.  To download the tags, click on the link, and save the pdf file to your computer.  Print on cardstock (white or cream)!

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Large (5 inches)

Small (3 3/4 inches)

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Filed Under: All Crafts, Christmas, Crafts, Gift Ideas, Holidays, Printables, Winter | 40 Comments

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  1. Laurie says

    12/03/2013 at 3:15 pm

    Love love love this…. thank you for sharing

    Reply
    • simply {kierste} says

      12/03/2013 at 9:16 pm

      You are so welcome!!! xoxo

      Reply
      • Cathy Mattinson says

        11/27/2015 at 8:57 am

        Ive made these over the years with GREAT success .. BUT, I personalized my cups for each individual .. AND U can use the same “poem” but for those who do NOT like Hot Chocolate, use Apple cider and a cinnamon stick .. “they” love the gifts I give every year

        Reply
        • Simply Kierste says

          11/27/2015 at 11:42 am

          Sounds great!!

          Reply
  2. margaret beard says

    12/03/2013 at 9:27 pm

    This is such a fun new way to give hot chocolate! I have some tweens on my list this would be great for! thank you….

    Reply
    • simply {kierste} says

      12/04/2013 at 2:42 pm

      Yes! It would be SO fun for tweens!!! Merry Christmas!!

      Reply
  3. Julie Kure says

    12/03/2013 at 10:22 pm

    What a cute idea. This makes me want to make one for all of my friends. Thanks for the free print outs, adorable!

    Reply
    • simply {kierste} says

      12/04/2013 at 2:42 pm

      It’s a great friend gift—you can even give it in a cute mug, if you want to do a little more! xoxo

      Reply
  4. Amy H says

    12/04/2013 at 9:21 am

    Thank you! I’m using this for my husband’s athletic workers. Love this!

    Reply
    • simply {kierste} says

      12/04/2013 at 2:41 pm

      Great idea!!! Merry Christmas!!! xoxo

      Reply
  5. Alina says

    12/04/2013 at 10:45 am

    Thanks for sharing your nice idea.

    Greetings from Holland!

    Reply
    • simply {kierste} says

      12/04/2013 at 2:41 pm

      You are so welcome! So glad you found me!!! xoxo

      Reply
  6. Sally says

    12/16/2013 at 7:21 am

    Shared on our http://www.polkadotbirthday.com blog today – love your poem the best. Thank you! :)

    Reply
    • simply {kierste} says

      12/16/2013 at 10:20 am

      Thank you so much, Sally!!! I worked hard on that poem, lol, so I’m glad you like it. :) Merry Christmas!!!

      Reply
  7. Jessica says

    12/18/2013 at 7:53 pm

    I made these! Thank you!
    I LOVE them!

    http://pepperminttwists.blogspot.com/2013/12/diy-snowman-soup.html

    Reply
    • simply {kierste} says

      12/19/2013 at 11:00 am

      Yay!! SO glad you love them!!!! xoxo

      Reply
  8. Lahoma Wilson says

    11/09/2014 at 10:29 am

    I love this idea. I plan on making these for my Granddaughters 2nd grade class for Christmas. I made reindeer food for her class last year. I know this will be a big hit. I will also make some for our dirty Santa exchange. So fun.

    Reply
    • Simply Kierste says

      11/09/2014 at 2:40 pm

      It’s perfect for classroom gifts!! I’m so glad you love it. Thanks so much for stopping by!!! xoxo

      Reply
  9. John says

    11/15/2014 at 3:21 pm

    https://www.facebook.com/wordartmadewithlove/photos/pb.500140270076204.-2207520000.1416082488./706273086129587/?type=3&theater

    Are your tags available to download for commercial use?

    Reply
    • Simply Kierste says

      11/16/2014 at 9:32 am

      No, they’re not–and I appreciate you letting me know about this!! Thank you!

      Reply
  10. Peggy Starkey says

    11/19/2014 at 10:30 am

    Thank you for such a great idea! The Lables are darling!

    Reply
    • Simply Kierste says

      11/20/2014 at 11:18 pm

      You are so welcome! Glad you love them!!! xoxo

      Reply
  11. Stephanie says

    12/08/2014 at 7:07 pm

    So adorable! Thank you for sharing!
    I love all the printable a that you are so sweet to share with us.
    May I ask what programs do you yes to create yours? I thought you mentioned PicMonkey at one time. I’m still such a design novice!

    Reply
    • Simply Kierste says

      12/08/2014 at 9:34 pm

      Sure! I use Photoshop a lot, but I like to use Picmonkey too! It’s free and user-friendly, so I do a lot of tutorials using it, because everyone has access to it! Let me know if you have any other questions!! xoxo

      Reply
  12. Jennifer McKenna says

    12/20/2014 at 7:39 pm

    I love this poem – I am using these for a public school party and some of the poems I found were a little too “Christmassy”. This one is perfect! Quick question – the hot chocolate mix I bought says to add milk only. Is there a way I can change the word water to milk in the poem? Thank you!!

    Reply
    • Simply Kierste says

      12/21/2014 at 9:33 pm

      I just e-mailed it to you!! :)

      Reply
  13. Jennifer Pondillo says

    01/21/2015 at 10:27 pm

    Hi there, is there anyway you can send me the file in layers? I wanted to see if I could change the colors in photoshop to match my twins birthday color theme. Was thinking it would be cute for favors for their snow tubing party. I just adore it! She is doing a blue and red theme for the party. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Simply Kierste says

      01/22/2015 at 9:37 pm

      Unfortunately, I don’t have it. I usually make my stuff in Photoshop, but this one I didn’t. :( So sorry!!!

      Reply
  14. Wendie says

    11/17/2015 at 10:41 am

    Precious! I know some little ones who will love this. Thanks for sharing this.

    Reply
    • Simply Kierste says

      11/17/2015 at 2:34 pm

      You are so welcome!! xoxo

      Reply
  15. Tabitha Pon says

    12/05/2015 at 12:23 pm

    I love your pdf. Thank you for sharing for the “not so creative” type of people – like me! Question, when using card stock for these types of label what lb would you recommend? 65 or 110? Thanks again!

    Reply
    • Simply Kierste says

      12/05/2015 at 10:51 pm

      You are so welcome! You’re talking about the thickness of the card stock? I think you’re okay with either one–whichever works better in your printer! xoxo

      Reply
  16. Hang says

    12/09/2015 at 5:17 pm

    Can I please have the printable that add milk instead of water? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Simply Kierste says

      12/09/2015 at 5:58 pm

      I don’t have that printable, I’m sorry! If I have some extra time, maybe I’ll get to it!

      Reply
  17. Wendie says

    01/01/2016 at 1:41 pm

    I had fun making these this year. Everyone loved them! Happy New Year to you.

    Reply
    • Simply Kierste says

      01/01/2016 at 10:01 pm

      I’m so glad, Wendie! Happy New Year to you too!!! xoxo

      Reply
  18. Let says

    11/26/2017 at 10:12 am

    I love the poem and the gift idea. Thank you very much!

    Reply
    • Simply Kierste Design Co. says

      11/26/2017 at 4:35 pm

      You are so welcome!! xoxo

      Reply
  19. Karie says

    12/14/2017 at 9:37 am

    Thank you for sharing! This is such a fun/cute gift idea!

    Reply
    • Simply Kierste Design Co. says

      12/14/2017 at 10:03 am

      You are so welcome!! xoxo

      Reply

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