Recipe Cards

Aren't these the cutest

Recipe Cards EVER!!!

They are by Paper Stories

Go to the The Sweetest Occasion

to download yours!

Gingerbread House Party

I had a Gingerbread Party last night...

It was WAY fun!

FROSTING FOR GINGERBREAD HOUSES
2 lbs. powdered sugar 6 egg whites 1 tsp. cream of tartar Beat with electric mixer - carefully! Use to glue graham crackers together to form houses and to glue on candy decorations.

I followed these directions, but I

thought it was too runny so I added A LOT, I mean A LOT

more powdered sugar to it... Just FYI

I worked like a charm!

We made these while watching the Xmas special of GLEE!! :)

This house was a "Surfer Bum's House"

It had an ocean front view and surf boards on the side of the house!

And a little surfer! :)

What a mess was made but it was SO FUN!

FREE Printable "BELIEVE" Banner

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FREE printable "BELIEVE" banner!

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Party in a Box

Happy FRIDAY!!!

How FUN is this!!!
And inexpensive! (BONUS)

Find it here
@ Oh Happy Day!

DIY: Yarn Candy Cane Ornaments

At City Cradle Design learn how to
first make the Yarn Balls

YARN & CANDY CANE ORNAMENTS

You’ll Need:
- 2″ styrofoam balls
- yarn in your favorite colors
- mini candy canes
- hot glue gun

Directions:
1. Insert 5 mini candy canes in a circle around the ball. Try to space them out somewhat evenly, but it doesn’t need to be perfect!

2. One at a time, remove each candy cane from it’s styrofoam hole, add a little hot glue to the hole, then stick the candy cane back in… this will ensure that the candy canes stay put.

3. Start wrapping yarn randomly around the ball, weaving in between the candy canes until the entire ball is covered. Trim the yarn and secure the end with a small dab of hot glue.

That’s it! Add a ribbon loop if you want to use these as hanging ornaments. You can also try this idea with regular sized candy canes and 4″ styrofoam balls to create GIANT ornaments!

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Hostess with the Mostess

DIY: Garland Trees

How cute and EASY are these to make?!

Materials:

Styrofoam cone
Garland
Christmas Ornament or Ribbon
Hot glue Gun
Wrapping Paper
Scissors

What To Do:

Wrap your Styrofoam cone in the wrapping paper of your choice.

Wrap your garland, starting at the top, and trim excess garland. Use hot glue at the top and bottom to secure it to the cone.


Hot glue an ornament or bow to the top of the tree.


Embellish with extra ribbon bows. Get creative! Set atop candlesticks for added height.

Find this wonderful idea HERE!

Christmas Decorating

This picture from Country Living

gives you a little taste of what's to come

of my holiday decorating...

Stay tuned!!!

Purchased

So these bad boys are my purchase for the day

off of Gilt!

{a discount website that is amazing!! JOIN today!}

Aren't they amazing?!!

Bird Salad Plates- $ 24, originally $40

Crown Dessert Plates- $24, originally $40

I am going to make these plates into

cake stands for Christmas gifts!

I'll let you know how they turn out...

And these wonderful serving platters...

The brown one is pedestaled!

Crown platter- $32, originally $55

Brown platter- $20, originally $32