This hair bow holder is a gift I made for my friend’s daughter. I made this for her because I heard the little lady recently got her room painted pink and thought this would be a fun and practical accessory. My favorite part is the hooks at the bottom of the board for hanging headbands […]
Can’t Go Wrong Holiday Cake
December 25, 2011 Leave a Comment
Chocolate ganache, toasted coconut, nutella whipped cream, strawberries…need I go on? My husband works every Christmas and asks me to bake a cake for him to share with his co-workers. Here is my latest creation. If you have a hard time neatly frosting a cake, you’ll love making this. The cake is pretty forgiving since […]
Personalized iPad Smart Cover – Cricut Meets iPad!
December 24, 2011 2 Comments
My husband was nice enough to buy me an early birthday present, an iPad 2! Can you see me jumping up and down for joy? I bought a blue Apple Smart Cover to go with it, but it looked plain and simple. Normally, I am all about making crafts for my kids or baked goods […]
Thanksgiving Herb Stuffing
November 24, 2011 Leave a Comment
Happy Thanksgiving! Many popular stuffing recipes involve using sausage, but if you’re looking for one that has no meat and just veggies, this one will not disappoint!
Hello Kitty Card
November 20, 2011 Leave a Comment
I recently bought a Cuttlebug and wanted to experiment with embossing paper (click the card below to enlarge and see purple flower background). I didn’t realize how easy it is to emboss card stock. I’m addicted! I recently made this Hello Kitty card for a little birthday girl: This is an easy project for Hello […]
Party Favor Idea for All Ages – Personalized Water Bottles!
October 16, 2011 2 Comments
If you’re having trouble coming up with a party favor that would work for all ages and both boys and girls, consider personalized water bottles. For my daughter’s second birthday, I was having trouble coming up with a favor that would work for a variety of guests, ranging from toddler girls to high school boys, […]
Boo! Meringue Ghosts!
October 15, 2011 Leave a Comment
Halloween is around the corner, and the kids were itching for a fun holiday treat. These ghosts are made using a basic meringue recipe. If you pipe them right, you can turn them into yummy tasting ghosts! Happy Halloween!
Hello Kitty Cake
October 4, 2011 Leave a Comment
Wow! It’s been a long time since I’ve posted! I’ve been busy working on some fun crafts which I plan to share with you soon. Meanwhile, my daughter recently celebrated her second birthday and had a Hello Kitty themed party. Here is the cake I made: Each tier was half coconut cake and half chocolate […]
Tutu Hairbow Holder
July 23, 2011 7 Comments
How adorable is this? My daughter has a ton of hair clips, and I needed a better way of organizing and storing her clippies. I saw a bunch of these being sold on etsy and wanted to make my own. Here is the one I made for my daughter: Think of it as shabby chic […]
Basic Cake Decorating – Happy Father’s Day!
June 21, 2011 Leave a Comment
I participated in a basic cake decorating class at my local Viking School last weekend. In honor of Father’s Day, I decided to practice my decorating techniques by creating a cake for my husband. This is what I made by the end of class: My husband jokingly called it a grocery store cake, but I’m […]
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