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Homemade Gift Boxes for Coasters

I made the coasters for gifts for several people and decided they all needed boxes. One of the things I hate to do is make boxes but I refuse to go to the store on a cold, wet day looking for a box, so I turned to Google. I had an idea what I wanted … Continue reading →

Celebrate 365 Magazine–Happy Dance!

I found out Monday night that I will be on page 17 of the Christmas Issue of Celebrate 365. Honestly it took every ounce of me not to shout this from the rooftops (I think it helped that the kids were asleep). I have been waiting until the magazine goes on sale to do a … Continue reading →

Wordless Wednesday

This photo explains why it is a Wordless Wednesday and not a Work in Progress Wednesday…

Sugar Cookies!!!! (Very YUMMY!)

There is one cookie that reminds me of Christmas and it is the basic Sugar Cookie. Every year my grandmother or one of my aunts made sugar cookies (my mouth waters just thinking about them). I have my grandmothers recipe but I have had no luck in the depth south making them. WAY TO STICKY!!! … Continue reading →

Eco-Friendly Poinsettia Pin Tutorial

The original idea came from Cool 2 Craft where Tiffany Windsor took old tea candle tins and made flowers with them. I thought that was the neatest thing ever and decided with Christmas fast approaching to make a Poinsettia Flower. I have been thinking about this for a couple of days now but I didn’t … Continue reading →

How To Make Ceramic Coasters (Easy)

I am really into coasters this Holiday Season but there was no way I was paying $20 for 4 coasters (beverage NOT included). So we went to my favorite supply store (Home Depot) and bought white ceramic bathroom tiles ($0.16 a piece). I once again am using PLAID Enamels paint (leftovers from last year) the … Continue reading →

Finish It Friday!

Well the To-Do List was vast but looking at last week’s list I got a heck of a lot done. Our Christmas Tree is up and decorated. Cashew Brittle made (and has been quality tested repeatedly) Christmas cards are only waiting on Jeff’s Christmas Letter Found an awesome Sugar Cookie recipe for my daughter’s class … Continue reading →

Felt Play Tent–FINISHED!!!! Very picture HEAVY!

It has taken over a month but I finally finished my son’s Christmas present! This project was time consuming and overwhelming at times, I honestly thought he would be in college before it was finished but I sit here 15 days before Christmas and the play tent is FINISHED!!!! There are movable hands on clocks, … Continue reading →

Remembering John Lennon…

Thirty years ago today John Lennon was murdered in New York City. I have know idea where I was (I’m guessing sleeping) when my parents found out, I was only one. Growing up every year on the anniversary of his death my parents played the Beatles or his music at nauseam (it drove me nuts, … Continue reading →

VERY EASY–PEANUT BRITTLE

I love Peanut Brittle but the thought of making it used to make me cringe. The boiling hot sugar mixture and the mess I would make. I have no idea where I found this recipe but I now make my Peanut Brittle (this year cashew brittle because the Booga has a peanut allergy) in the … Continue reading →