I was included in "April's Showers Treasury - 04.04.12" on Etsy

see the treasury ---> here :)

Orange Etsy Treasury - March 3, 2012

I was included in this great treasury on Etsy - made by bittersweetdesign. See it here ---> :)

Herringbone Pattern for Winter 2012

A preview for next winter season... cowls/neck-warmers, etc... a beautiful Herringbone pattern.

Robot Toddler Bed Sheet & Pillowcase

I found this great tutorial on Pinterest ----> HERE

Love, Love it! So many open possibilities for bed sheets! I started with this robot theme for Sam, he loves Transformers, so that worked & I loved the bright colors! I got 2 yards, but should've gotten 2 1/2 to make the pillowcase. Though I made the pillowcase work with other scrap fabric I had. Next one will be with fire trucks as requested. :)

Valentine's Day 2012

It started with this bag design I was inspired from on Pinterest ----> HERE

Treats for the lil' babe.

My homemade card to the Love.

I was also inspired on Pinterest to do the '10 things I love about you' jar ---> HERE

Homemade Gummy (Jello-Jiggler like) Fruit Snacks

see recipe ---> HERE

Heart Pizza - of course!

Red Velvet Cake w/ White Chocolate Frosting!!

I always have to have Red Velvet on V-day! It's tradition!

This first started as a roll which I messed up, so I then

sliced them in long pieces and piled them layer by layer

with the frosting & tada - a layered cake of sorts!

Another lovely pinned recipe ----> HERE

Hope you all had a lovely Valentine's Day!!

:)

Houndstooth Gift Tags, Pink Family - New Etsy Listing

Houndstooth Gift Tags, Set of 8 ---> HERE

Granola Bar Recipe

one word...... YUMMMMM! ;) This is a great recipe I got from Missmake.com...

Homemade Granola Bars

2 cups old fashioned rolled oats

1.5 c mixture of raw walnuts & almonds (or a combo of your favorite nuts)

1 cup unsweetened coconut (I omitted)

1/2 c dried cranberries or other dried fruit (I used my own dehydrated bananas) 

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 c honey

1/4 c brown sugar

3 T butter

2 tsp vanilla

1/4 tsp salt

1. Spread the oats on a cookie sheet and toast in the oven for about 10 minutes at 300 degrees, stirring often.

2. Repeat with the nuts and coconut, being careful that they don't burn.

3. In a food processor, give the nuts and coconut a few pulses to break them up into smaller pieces. Then pulse 1/2 c of the oats until they are finely ground.

4. Mix both oats, the nuts, cranberries and cinnamon in a large bowl.

5. In a small saucepan, cook the honey, butter, brown sugar and salt over medium heat until it bubbles. Let it bubble for about a minute and remove from heat. Add vanilla and stir well.

6. Spray an 8"x8" baking pan with cooking spray and line it with parchment paper.

7. Pour the honey mixture over dry mixture in bowl. Toss well until everything's coated.

8. Turn the mixture out into the pan. Put a plastic baggy over your hand and push the granola down into the pan until it's well packed.

9. Bake at 300 degrees for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Let cool for a few hours then slice into bars. Wrap in wax paper or store in an airtight container.

*There are so many options on what to put into your bars - go ahead and experiment!!

 

40th Gag Gift

My friends husband turned 40 recently and she made him a surprise party. After looking for inspiration all over the web - I finally made my own....

Filled it with his favorite candy...

I designed this Acid Wash label to monument the 80's.

the saying that goes with the roll...

It was fun to make & he loved it! :)

Converse Gift Tags, Set of 9 - Etsy Listing

You can find these {Set of 9, 2.125 x 3.25 Converse Gifts Tags, Scalloped Top, Pre-Strung} in my Etsy Boutique. I also sell the printable if you are a do-it-yourself'er. 


They are Fun! Add them to any gift for that extra touch!

Yummy Apple Cider Donuts

I'm veeeeery behind on blogging, but oh well...

In November, I made Apple Cider Donuts and they were very yummy. These are on my Do-Every-Fall-List. Yes, I have one of those lists, don't you? :) I followed this bloggers recipe "Smitten Kitchen" that I saw on pinterest. Kudos to her!

I used this wonderful antique donut maker I got from an Aunt years ago.

cookin'

finale - YUM!!