Joyful Expressions
We are heading fast and furious into Christmas. I'll be lucky to get my shopping done before Monday arrives. I hope you are knee-deep in glitter and glue, sugar cookie dough and frosting, laughing children, smiling Grandparents and rambunctious pets. Here are some of my favorite "Make It" inspirations around the web. Lifestyle Crafts Make It Magazine Spoonflower Holiday … [Read more...]
I've been asked by friends and family to show my glitter houses once I have them done. Here is my first GLITTER HOUSE post where I focused on a tutorial on how to make them. Today, I am just focusing on showing the different style of house I made and how I decorated them. This house is called the Little Charmer. (This link provided takes you to a tutorial if you'd like to make your … [Read more...]
Here we are heavy into the holiday season. I'm excited for Christmas and celebrating the birth of Jesus. I really, really enjoy this time of year. In keeping with the season, I've seen so many glitter houses or "Putz" houses in some of my favorite antique and specialty stores. I was really curious what the history was on these houses. And I found a great website that shared the history, as well … [Read more...]
First, let me say, I love to bake. It's relaxing to me. I put on music and create. I've always wanted to try to make WHOOPIE PIES. They looked a little intimidating to me. What about you? I figured you needed to know a special secret or have special tools to make them. Country Living Magazine shared TWO recipes in their Dec/Jan issue this holiday. {I have a link to the recipe at the bottom of … [Read more...]
Don't you just love the British invasion of the Keep Calm and Carry On posters! Some of the variations on Pinterest are quite funny! Jessica, my daughter, and I have been having a little success in our Curly Willow Collections shop on Etsy. One of the things that has been favored has been my Keep Calm, Create, and Carry On canvas art. However, it's a bit pricey. So, I decided to make more designs … [Read more...]
Well, Thanksgiving is over. I made the whole meal myself. I was excited to give it a try to see if I could finally do it without stressing. And, I did. I did most of my food prep and set the table the day before, put the turkey in the morning of and then just heated everything up in the oven and made the gravy while the turkey was resting. I remained calm, cool and collected. And we all enjoyed … [Read more...]
As I was preparing for a holiday bazaar I attended today, I made some cute holiday tags. I had loads of fun creating them. The Elf candy tag I shared with you in a previous post and even gave it to you as a FREEBIE. The second little tag I created is sweet and colorful and I love it! So, I'll be putting this one in my etsy shop for sale! So many of us have used bunting this year in our … [Read more...]
Most of you have already seen these on Facebook. But, here I thought I'd show you the creation process. First we will focus on the Elf Candy Holiday Tag. Here is the finished product. So, how did I get this. First I found the paper weeks ago on clearance and had to have it. It pretty much looks like nice cardboard. And I love rustic! I definitely wanted to glitter something this holiday! So, I … [Read more...]
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I found this post today that I just had to share! Y'all know I love to bake. Most of the chocolate cupcakes I make are topped with chocolate ganache. So, this easy to make Christmas gift is right up my alley! Heather from Whipperberry is a great crafter, baker and all round sweetheart! So, please take a look at her how-to on making this sweet gift! Hot Chocolate on a Stick Photo by Heather at … [Read more...]
