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Jan 21

Peppermint Bark

Need alittle sweetness added to your day, well I have just the thing for you! It’s a process to make but simple enough that anyone could do.

Here is the type of chocolate I used. I got it on sale at AC Moore. They have great 40% coupons which makes this project even more affordable. I used 1 bag of Dark Chocolate and 2 bags of White Mint. You can use whatever type of chocolate you want – I just have picky chocolate eaters in my family!

You will also need 3 cups of Candy Canes.

I lined 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.

And smashed the Candy Canes in a Ziploc Bag. *Tip: cut a hole in the corner of the bag to get the crumbs out, makes less of a mess then trying to get it out of the top.

Melt the Dark Chocolate chips in a double boiler on the stove or in the Microwave. Then divide the chocolate between the two cookie sheets and spread it out close to the end of the paper.  Place the sheets in the freezer while you continue onto the next steps.

Melt the White Mint Chocolate then add 3 cups of chopped up Candy Cane. ( I saved some larger crumbs to sprinkle on the top)

Take the harden Dark Chocolate out of the freezer and divide the white mixture and smooth out on top.

I sprinkled some larger pieces on top then put the sheets back in the freezer or refrigerator.

Once the chocolate gets hard take out and crumble to pieces. Place in a air-tight bowl or cute container for  great  gifts.

I also found this great recipe for Candy Corn Cookie Bark at Your Homebased Mom.

I think it would be fun to make a Valentine’s Bark, do any of you have ideas or recipes? Leave a comment and let me know!

Jan 12

Dollar Store Crafts

Here is an ingenious blog I found the other day!It has creative craft ideas from objects found at the Dollar Store. It’s fabulous because who doesn’t love the Dollar store?? Here are a few ideas I found that have made it to my “someday” list.

I love this customized rubiks cube! It would make a great and simple gift or just fun to have around your office. I can’t wait to pick one up and try this for myself. Go here to find instructions on how its made.

This is a great teachers gift. Seeing these makes me want to be a teacher so i can hang one in my office. Click here to see how its made.

Here are some fun coasters you can make from your favorite scrap booking paper. Found out how here.

Need a better way to keep yourself organized? Check out the picture frame calendar here.

Here is a fun Christmas card holder made out of a placemat.  Oh the possibilities this project has.

Let me know if you come up with any great ideas from Dollar store finds.

Jan 05

Shanty2Chic

Shanty2Chic is a fabulous blog! It has not been around for too long but it is packed full of great ideas and helpful step by step tutorials. Check out this blog and find many more projects just like these.

Here is a cheap and personal way to decorate your Christmas tree with frames from the Dollar Store. Click here for the tutorial.

I just bought an over sized frame at Goodwill to try this project out for myself. Check out how she did it here.

I love these jars! See how she made them here.

Here is another inexpensive way to spruce up your Christmas tree using a hanger and buttons. Check out the tutorial here.

This is a super cute lamp revamped from a $15 Target find. See the tutorial here.

I hope you enjoy her blog as much as I do!

Dec 24

Christmas Recipes

Here are a few Christmas recipes I found on Little Birdie Secrets. Check out their site for more great ideas.

This is a English Toffee recipe that looks delicious and easy to make. Click here for the recipe.

These are Oreo balls, that I have heard are absolutely amazing! I am going to attempt to make a sugar free version of these… I will post how it goes when I get around to making them.  Click here for the recipe.

Dec 15

Little Birdie Secrets

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Little Birdie Secrets is a great blog of three friends and their great crafting projects. Here are a few of their projects that I have added to my project list.

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I love these photo blocks. Such a great and easy gift idea!

treeskirt

Need a new tree skirt?

fabricwreath

Technically this is for Valentines Day but its super easy and the idea could easily be converted over to a Christmas wreath.

book

Check out this great tutorial on a handmade book/ journal.

stocking

I love this little stocking silverware holder! What a great idea for your next Christmas party.

Check out their site, I’m sure you will find something you will love!

Dec 11

Christmas Wrapping Ideas

They always say  “don’t judge a book by its cover” but that is never said about the wrapping on a gift. When it comes to food they say “presentation is everything” or “if it looks good, then it will taste good”, well wouldn’t that apply to presents as well? Well, if you are in a holiday gift wrapping slump, take a look at these gift wrapping ideas to get the juices running again. Have fun with it and get creative!

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Gift Wrapping with Twine.

giftsoap

Gift Box for soap.

giftplacemat

Gift wrap with a place mat.

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Gift Wrapping by recycling magazines.

giftcookies

Gift Wrapping a Christmas Cookie Mix.

giftphoto

Gift Wrapping with photocopied photos.

giftfabric

Gift Wrapping with fabric.

giftenvelopebox

Gift Wrapping with an old envelope box.

giftdishtowell

Gift Wrapping a cookbook with a dishtowel.

giftjar

Gift Wrapping in a jar.

giftbread

Gift Wrapping for Bread.

If these aren’t enough ideas for you Check out sites for some more ideas.

Tip Junkie

My Little Cottage

Dec 09

Ornament Projects!

ornament1I absolutely love these ornament projects I found on Starter home to Dream home. Check out her site for the full tutorial. I hope you enjoy these idea pictures as much as I do!

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Dec 08

Fireflies and Jellybeans

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I am starting to love this blog more and more! They have some really great and easy projects that won’t break the bank.  Here are a few ideas I have found and am excited about getting started on.  Check out their site and see what ideas you could come up with!

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This is a fun tutorial on how to make some great gift tags to spice up your holiday gifts!

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These are blocks for displaying the new baby in the family, or in my case I’m planning on making them with wedding pictures and the date!

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This is an idea that I am really excited about!  This being our first Christmas together our ornament collect is very small. Check out this tutorial on how to make your own ornaments for Christmas out of old greeting cards.

Dec 07

Happy Monday!

I saw this wreath on Tatertots and Jello and it made me smile. I hope you all have a fabulous Monday!

wreath+1Check out the tutorial here.

Nov 30

Wreaths

Here are a couple wreath ideas to get you in the mood for decorating, who knows, you might even find a new crafting project!

gumdrop wreath

I found this one at A Pretty Cool Life.  This idea is so cute and colorful and it looks farily easy to make too.

burlap wreathHere is a classic burlap wreath I found at Craftaholics Anonymous. She has a tutorial on how to make those red flower accents! I love it!

glassbulbwreath

I absolutely love this wreath from Eddie Ross. He has a wonderful tutorial on how to make this, seems very simple.

ribbonwreathHere is another easy wreath you can create with cardboard and ribbon. Found it at The DIY Show Off.

If you have found any great wreaths or have pictures of your own, please send me pictures, I would love to post them.

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