We love going to the movies and this year all five that are up for the best animated film are so fantastic. On a recent shopping trip, we picked up a few goodies to use in creating a party to celebrate these fun flicks for our girls and a few of their friends. With these products and some fun simple ideas, you too can create a table full of yummy! …
I created this muffin mix gift in a jar using the book that I purchased at World Market, Make It In a Jar and then tested a batch to make sure it worked. It did and these little cherry almond muffins are fantastic. I used my Love Heart stamp from Expressionery and made a little gift tag to tie on. The directions for the baking is on the back. It …
I can sew. That translates to I can thread my machine and do straight lines. I have always wanted to learn to applique but thought it would hard and so far out of my league. With my new dies from Sizzix and a studio that I love combined with a stash of fabric, buttons and adhesives…I decided to stop procrastinating and give it a try. This is what happened …
First of all, let me start by saying that EVERYTHING is better with sprinkles. Making things cute and yummy…yep, that’s what we do around here. These peanut butter cookies with vanilla melts and sprinkles from Wilton are just that…yummy and adorable too. We made a generic peanut butter cookie recipe but made the cookie sizes pretty smallish, fitting 15 to a sheet. We baked them and while they were still …
We like to do things that make others feel special around here. Random acts of kindness happen on a regular basis with my family but these mugs we made for 2015 created something really special. I love this because it would be great to do with a Girl Scout troop or a class of kids as a service project. Recently we had friends over and the kids all painted Duncan …
Easy Buffalo Chicken Ranch Dip Snack Idea This is the easiest and most yummy dip going around our house right now. It is perfect for an after school snack and even better for game and movie nights. We love to cook together and make snacks to share. With the option of adding extra hot sauce to this one, it is a favorite because not all of us like the same …
If you know me, then you know that I have super sensitive and dry skin. Living in Colorado and working with crafty materials day in and day out WOULD leave my skin a disaster if it weren’t for my fantabulous supply of Udderly Smooth creams and lotions. I LOVE them so much that I am giving them to friends for Valentines Day. I am excited to share my udderly awesome …
Yesterday I was on the phone chatting with Michele Muska and I mentioned that tomorrow is going to be National Pie Day. She followed up with sharing all about the book Pie-Ography with me and how honored she is to have her pie on the cover. The book features 42 recipes by 39 extraordinary women! It also share their stories in mini biographies. It is genius! Today the doorbell rang …
When I was growing up, we cross stitched. I mean the whole family cross stitched. My mom had elaborate patterns and projects and we did kid sized stuff. I made pillows for my dolls and rugs for my doll house. I made ornaments for the Christmas tree and gifts for friends. And then one day I didn’t anymore. I don’t really remember when I stopped. I just did. Until yesterday. …
These pillows can be whipped/stitched up in 14 minutes each to create some adorable DIY Valentines Day decor for your home, office, studio, classroom….even car. Why not? You will need the following materials/supplies: Red Felt 2 18 inch squares per pillow ( I used Kunin ecofi Classic) Fabric Hearts (I Used my New HEART die from Sizzix) Scissors (Fabric and Decorative) Giant Button (These are Radical Red Buttons from my …