Wilton Valentine Whoopie Pies

It all started when we found the whoopie pie pan at Michaels yesterday after church.  We have been wanting to make macaroons and get trendy around here but weren’t sure how to start.  The pan looked like the solution.  The great news is that the recipe comes on the inside of the pan packaging…SCORE!  We did adapt to make them vanilla flavored with a chocolate cream inside. We baked them …

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Heart Sugar Cookies to LOVE

When it is cold (which is was yesterday), I like to bake.  It warms things up and creates happy all over our home.  Sugar cookies are always a favorite, especially ones that are decorated and adorable when they make it to school lunch with Daddy (which they did) to be shared with the 6th grade lunch bunch. It all started with a pouch of Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix and …

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Announcing New Custom Stamp Line with Expressionery

I am so thrilled to share that my self-inkling line of stamps is now available at expressionery.com.  YAY!  They are totally adorable and come packaged completely ready to give as a gift.  That to me is awesome sauce.  I got a box today. After I opened it, I just stared for a while and smiled. Then I got a few out to play.  I used this one to create the …

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Working With Brands – A Few Tip Words

I work with a lot of really great brands and I make money doing it.  Often times I get asked how I do this and why it works for me so well.  So, I am sharing a few key words that support me in my endeavors. AUTHENTIC I truly care about and enjoy all of the brands that I choose to connect with and support.  Because this is true for …

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2015 in Stars – Ceramic Stars

I have been exploring the art of ceramics (specifically Duncan brand) and slowly slowly slowly gaining confidence.  It is an incredible way to create masterpieces that will last lifetimes but truth…it is not all easy peasy paint and be done.  There are lots of steps.  They all matter.  And I am excited that I am getting them down.  I made a garland with ceramic starts for our master bedroom fireplace …

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