DIY wooden tree chalkboard

I saw something like this on one of those boutique sites. I loved it and decided I had to have it! But I didn't want to spend $20 on something I knew I could make on my own. And it's so easy! 

Materials needed: 

Wooden tree cut out, found at michaels {I got mine for $6, you can always use a coupon and get it for 1/2 off!) 

Chalkboard paint, found at michaels ($4) 

Brush 

Chalk 

Paint two layers of chalkboard paint vertically and one layer horizontally. *let the paint sit for an hour in between layers and let the last layer sit for two hours before use. 

That's it! The best part is now I can use it year round! 

Soft ginger snaps with frosting

These are so yummy! 

Soft Gingersnaps with Frosting. 

Cookies: 

2 1/3 C flour 

1 tsp baking powder 

1/4 tsp salt 

1 tsp ground ginger 

1 tsp cinnamon 

1/2 tsp ground cloves 

1/8 tsp ground nutmeg 

3/4 C unsalted butter 

1 egg 

1 C light brown sugar 

1 tsp vanilla 

1/4 C molasses 

Frosting: 

4 oz cream cheese 

4 TB unsalted butter 

3 oz white chocolate (melted)

1 tsp vanilla 

3 C powdered sugar 

Directions: 

1. Preheat oven to 375 

2. In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and spices

3. In a mixer, beat butter and brown sugar until smooth and creamy. Add egg and vanilla. Mix well. Add molasses and mix until combined. 

4. On low, add flour mixture

5. Form dough into balls and bake for 10-12 minutes (center should be soft) 

6. Cool completely 

7. While the cookies cool, make the frosting. Cream the cream cheese and butter, add melted white chocolate and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Add powdered sugar. 

8. Frost cookies 

Enjoy!