Darling Paper Crafted Cupcake Packaging

This darling paper crafted cupcake packaging is a great way to turned baked goodies into gifts.  I received the products from Fancy Pants as a professional paper crafting member of the Tombow Brand Ambassador Program.  Yippee!  All of the pieces mix and match which makes them super fun to create with. I started by selecting which designed papers I wanted to use, along with the tags, embellishments and my Expressionery …

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Easy Blueberry Crumble Pie

Whip up an easy and delicious blueberry crumble pie. Today is Blueberry Pie Day!  I had no idea until I saw it on Instagram.  It is crazy how I get inspired by just “the finding out” and dash out to create based on my excitement.  It happens…A LOT.  Because gluten-free eating works best for my body, I decided to make a pie for dessert tonight that we could all eat …

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Corned Beef and Cabbage in the Crock Pot

Corned Beef and Cabbage in the Crock Pot Creating meals to celebrate the holidays and the seasons is just so much fun. While I wasn’t a fan of this dish as a child, it has certainly grown on me. I am so proud that it turned out great my first time making it and my family (all but one) loved it.  There was enough for me to even have leftovers …

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Valentine Popcorn Mix Recipe

Valentine Popcorn Mix Recipe and Free Printable #valentinepopcornmix #freeprintable #galentine #diy #gift

Valentine Popcorn Recipe and Treat Printable Giving gifts of friendship, love and happiness is great all year round but especially for Valentine’s Day. This little recipe and matching gift card is so easy and doable, even at the very last minute. Fact of the matter is that the printable tags could go on a pack of microwave popcorn with a ribbon and be absolutely darling as is. Of course making …

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Amazing Gluten-Free Blueberry Scones

I always thought that scones were dry and never found myself to be much of a fan.  My experience of scones has been that they tend to be not only dry but also bland.  I found this Sticky Fingers box mix and World Market and decided to give it a try by adding a few things.  These amazing gluten-free blueberry scones are not only tasty but moist…making this a total …

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Hot Cocoa Cherry Dunkers with Cherry Man

Everything is better with a cherry on top.  Cherries on Top with Cherry Man is a collection of recipes and ways to use these awesome and yummy little delights to celebrate and sweeten up life.  This post was sponsored but the opinions are all mine.  I have used the cherries BUNCHES of different ways but this might be my favorite… hot cocoa cherry dunkers with Cherry Man! They are simple …

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Homemade Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark

This homemade dark chocolate peppermint bark is delicious!  It was super crazy simple to make and not only is pretty but it is yummy too.  It is great for cookie exchanges or to wrap up festive and give as a gift.  I got everything I needed at World Market, of course.  Being an ambassador for World Market really makes my life so much sweeter. First step…gather your stuff. My girls …

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Hey Bus Driver – Appreciating Jo Packham

This post is super special.  Over the weekend I had a bunch of creative friends to my home to celebrate a milestone in my career…the ten page article in Where Women Create magazine.  We called it the Create – Make – Celebrate Retreat and we were so fortunate to have Jo Packham, the founder of the magazine, here to join us.  She is an amazing force of empowerment, love and …

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Holiday Baking with Heidi Swapp

This post is sponsored because I realllllly wanted to participate in sharing how awesome and amazing Heidi Swapp’s holiday line of baking products is this year.  The ideas and opinions are of course mine.  Holiday baking with Heidi Swapp is a fabulous way to create adorable little treats and goodies.  Before you read any further, add shopping at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store to your list because that is where …

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Traveling Tips and Treats for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter #UniversalOrlando

Harry Potter Printable Travel Tips Countdown Activity Kids

Here goes…  Traveling Tips and Treats for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter #UniversalOrlando !  Oh my goodness…FOUR more days until we are at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.  This is my last post and I am so excited to be sharing out countdown and a few travel tips.  Getting ready for this adventure has been pure fun!  We have been planning and mapping and counting days.  If you …

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