When we were first married, my hubby and I talked about each of our families Christmas traditions and which ones we wanted to incorporate in our own family. We have used some traditions from both our families and then started some new ones we have adopted from our friends families. This Christmas book tradition was inspired by one of my students when I was still teaching high school. She explained to me one day how every Christmas season, they would buy a new Christmas book to add to their ... Read More about Christmas Books
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Guess What…?
This Giveaway has now been CLOSED!It's time for another giveaway!! We have reached 1200 Followers now! And so...I want to give my Followers something. Do you remember when I posted the felt food I have been working on for my girls Christmas gifts? Well, when I was searching online for some felt food tutorials, I came across the most adorable felt food and toy patterns over at Bugga Bugs. I was blown away by her creativity and how cute and life-like her creations were. Well, Annika from ... Read More about Guess What…?
Gift Cans
Looking for a fun and creative way to package some of your gifts Look how fun these gifts in a cans can be? I recently heard of using food cans and repurposing them into cute gift packages. These are so easy but can be a fun and unique way to give a personalized gift in a new and creative way. All you need is a can that has been sterilized and cleaned with the labels removed. When you open the can, be sure to use a Smooth Edge Can Opener. These can openers leave a "smooth edge" with ... Read More about Gift Cans
Marshmallow Fondant Flower Cake
*Be sure to enter the giveway which can be found here!My baby turned 2 recently! How did that happen? I wanted to make her a flower cake with fondant but wanted some that wasn't pricey and tasted good. I found a great recipe for homemade marshmallow fondant from Cake Journal here. And it really does taste yummy! I separated the melted marshmallows into two different bowls and made half of the fondant brown and half pink. I'll admit, I had a bit of a panic attack while kneading it because ... Read More about Marshmallow Fondant Flower Cake
Washer Necklaces
The minute I saw these washer necklaces, I was in love. I think they are so cute. But the best part is that they are super easy to make. You just need the right equipment. I first saw them on Sugar Doodle who provides you with a great tutorial to make them here. Lately I have also seen them a few other places.So go ahead and make some for yourself. After I saw the tutorial, I went to Harbor Freight to buy a steel stamp set. They just happened to be on sale that day and I had a 20% off ... Read More about Washer Necklaces