Christmas is less than two weeks away, but I wanted to share this festive tag with you. You need the following tools and supplies to create this tag: Cricut machine Cricut Winter Frolic cartridge cardstock adhesive and foam dots tag Cut out the Christmas tree at 4″. Adhere the tree to the tag and attach…
Christmas
Crafty Today: Lemony Hand Scrub
Our neighbors are delightful and very friendly. Every Christmas we receive a stockpile of delicious handmade treats from our neighbors. This year, I wanted to continue with the handmade theme, but make something that was useful and practical. I found this recipe from Gorgeously Green and then added my own creative touches to make it…
Brown Butter Snickerdoodles
The last cookie recipe I wanted to share with you is for Brown Butter Snickerdoodles from Ambitious Kitchen. Brown Butter Snickerdoodles 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon of salt 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter 1¼ cup packed dark brown sugar…
Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies
Thanks to my husband for finding this recipe on the back of the Safeway oats carton. Here is recipe #3 from my cookie baking stash: Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies 2 sticks softened unsalted butter 1 1/2 c packed dark brown sugar 2 tsp vanilla 2 large eggs 2 c Safeway Old-Fashioned Oats cereal 1 1/2 c…
Merry Christmas!
Wren and I wish you very Merry Christmas! *Tina
Photography Monday: Christmas Lights
Seeing the Christmas lights on St. Albans Road is a Christmas tradition in my family. This road is in the neighboring town and the residents have been decorating these majestic pines for many years. It is best to park the car and stroll the avenue to experience the full effect of its grandness. You feel as…
Chocolate Pistachio Wafers
Here is the second cookie recipe that my husband found on the inside of the Challenge Butter package. He said we should try it. What a smart man! Chocolate Pistachio Wafers 3/4 c or 1 1/2 sticks of salted butter 1 c sugar 1 egg 3/4 tsp vanilla 1 1/4 c flour 1/3 c unsweetened cocoa…
Peanut Butter Cookies
One of my Christmas traditions is to bake cookies for friends and colleagues. I don’t prescribe to the notion of baking the traditional Christmas cookie. I bake my favorite tried and true recipes that never fail to shower me with many compliments. These recipes are that good. I will share four cookie recipes and today…
Christmas Village
A few weeks ago on a Sunday, my father called and asked if we wanted the Christmas Village as an early Christmas gift. Most definitely! My parents thought this village would be perfect in our home and they were right. It is lovely and a nice adornment for our mantle. Don’t worry. My parents have…
Crafty Decorating: Ornament-Filled Cloche
This cloche has been in my possession for several years and I couldn’t figure out what to do with it until this year. Last year, I saw this idea in Martha Stewart Living and decided it was time to create my own version of a glittered Christmas. You need the following supplies to create this…