Holiday Ribbon Wreath

This wreath is a bit time-consuming but very easy and sort of mindless. However, it yields beautiful results.  I prefer wired ribbon as I can pinch and poke and tweak it to my liking.  This wreath can be made at any season or any time during the year, using appropriately colored ribbon.

Supplies:

1 12" wire wreath
50-60 yds. ribbon depending on how tightly packed you want it, cut into 6" lengths. I used 2 (3 yd) rolls each of 5 differently patterned wire ribbon.  You can use any combo you like.
Scissors

It's best if you cut all your ribbon first and stack it in front of you.  All you do then is tie the ribbon onto the wreath and fill it up. Whether you want to plan a pattern or attach randomly is your preference.

Have fun!

White Chocolate Holiday Bark

Everything but the kitchen sink is included in this holiday bark. Feel free to substitute, add or delete any ingredients.

This is what I used:

Toasted Cashews, Pepitas & Whole Almonds

Chopped dried pineapple and apricots

Dried cranberries and cherries

Mini M&Ms

24 oz. white chocolate, divided

Chopped red & white Andes Candies

Fleur de Sil (optional)

Combine nuts, fruits, mini M&Ms in a bowl. Set aside.

Melt 18 oz. chocolate in a bowl over a pot of boiling water.

Spread onto a parchment-lined baking sheet; use two if necessary.  Use an offset spatula to smooth out the chocolate to a little less than 1/4".

Sprinkle the the fruit and nut mixture over the top leaving some white chocolate showing.  Press in slightly.

Sprinkle very lightly with Fleur de Sil. I used less than 1/4 tsp.

Melt remaining white chocolate and drizzle back and forth over the fruit and nuts.  Sprinkle with Andes Candies.

Let sit for 2-3 hours until completely set.

Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.