Peppermint Yum Metal Print

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Homemade candy cane sticks dipped in white chocolate and colorful holiday sprinkles fill a mug, while more are on the table in the background, just waiting for little fingers to grab and enjoy.

This image is the result of needing a still life image for a library after doing a book review of Children's Holiday Books. It also makes a great greeting card and you can add your own greeting or verse.

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