Monthly Archives: December 2010

Happy New Year!

December 31, 2010 | Topic: craft, food, inspirations, Seasonal/Holiday

Hope everyone is ready for a great 2011 to start tomorrow….
I’m cooking up my Black Eyed Peas right now! And in case you weren’t around a few years ago when I posted it, be sure to save those little champagne cages around the corks tonight.… Read on...

Cute edible cookie gift tags… and an icing tutorial

December 23, 2010 | Topic: food, Seasonal/Holiday

Wisdom of the Moon has these adorable gift tags made out of cookies– a kid friendly decorating project that looks as much fun to make as to give! And she has some great tips on how to ice cookies too…I also love that when she had… Read on...

Santa Raincheck Certificate (free downloadable)

December 22, 2010 | Topic: art, Seasonal/Holiday

So, is that perfect gift you ordered not going to make it in time? Or was the store out of stock? Or maybe you’re making something homemade and it isn’t quite done yet? There’s hope! Here’s a free downloadable “Santa Raincheck” which you can print out and give! Hope you… Read on...

Christmas Cookies and Sweets Ideas

December 21, 2010 | Topic: food, Seasonal/Holiday

My kid is out of school, and so I think it’s time to make some last minute Christmas cookies… Here are a few cool ideas for xmas treats to make, eat, and/or give!

12 Days of Ass Friendly Christmas Cookies from The Novice Chef… Some really tasty

… Read on...

The Ghost of Xmas Past: Some Crafty Ideas

December 16, 2010 | Topic: craft, Seasonal/Holiday

Are the kids out of school next week and you need something to keep them occupied? Or do you just need to get your holiday creativity on? Here are some past articles you might want to check out… Make a TreeSkirt from a Tablecloth (keep an eye out… Read on...

Tips for throwing a White Elephant holiday party

December 9, 2010 | Topic: party, Seasonal/Holiday

I’ve been a slacker about the holidays this year, and never got around to planning a christmas party. We usually do a White Elephant Gift Exchange with our friends, and it’s a lot of fun. This year, I think I’m just going to do the party in January,… Read on...

Review: Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People by Amy Sedaris

December 6, 2010 | Topic: Reviews / Giveaways

I got a review copy of Amy Sedaris’ latest book, Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People
and thought you lovely people might be interested in hearing about it… First off, let’s get this straight that this is much more of a humor book than a craft book. … Read on...

Downloadable Gift Tags and Make an Altoids Tin Gamebox

December 2, 2010 | Topic: craft, featured, my art, Seasonal/Holiday

Christmas Gift Label Downloadable Tags I was looking back at some old posts, and I thought these deserved some front page space! Download these adorable (if I do say so myself) little gift tags for your Christmas gifts… Click here to download as a… Read on...