I love the idea of this hand crafted gift!
You can either find a vintage rolling pin like these ones, or you can get a brand new pin.... you could even paint the ends the favorite color of the person to recieve it. Because you don't want to ruin the pin, simply cut your paper a little longer than necessary so that you can glue paper to paper. That way no glue will get on the rolling pin. Then decorate as desired. For best results, use Dear Mr. Claus, of course! ;)
You may want a fun recipe to share with your gift. If you don't have a traditional favorite already, here's one that I love for Ginger Cookies.
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
1/4 cup molasses
Sift together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside. Mix together the wet ingredients. Then add the dry to the wet until well combined. Roll into balls, you can roll them in sugar if you're up for it. Flatten them out a bit and pop them in the oven for 8-10 minutes at 350.
Hmmmm, I think I may have to head upstairs and make a batch of these today. Maybe it will chase the grey-sky doldrums away? I sure hope your weather is better!!!
