Monday, November 18, 2024

Pumpkin pie hack


Happy monday!
I had so much fun this past week hosting two pie/coffee day, and wine/pie night with friends and Mom's and daughters. 
I literally was so busy I didn't get any pictures, I kid you not!
But, I did take pics of the pie idea I saw on Pinterest that I thought
I'd share.  I made mini pies for both events and they were a hit!
I feel like by the time Thanksgiving dinner is over I can rarely eat any 
of the desserts so why not host a pie party!
You are talking to someone who bakes her own pies, but once
I took a look at the Costco pumpkin pie price and size I caved.
It's a mere $5.99 for a large pie.
So start with the Costco pie and using a biscuit cutter cut little rounds of pie and put them into pie tins.


One of the get togethers I put them in tins, the other right
on the platter.  I also cut one of the pies with a bigger 
cutter and a smaller for the other party. 


I was able to get over 12 mini pieces cut from one pies with the smaller cutter.  Take all the left over pie from the cutting and mix and make cake pops with it.  Just mix it up, roll into balls and dip into either white or milk chocolate. 


I ordered these cute mini size 2.6" tins from Amazon,
You can bake right in these tins too.  They make the cutest little pies.


Here they are without the tins....
And the different ones that I made...


These ones I made are pumpkin, apple-cranberry crisp,
and mixed berry pies. 
It was a fun time and so easy to eat these small portions
over pieces of pies. 




Friday, November 15, 2024

Christmas tags


It's time for a little holiday crafting!
Let's make some christmas tags.


Start with some kraft paper, white acrylic paint 
and a brush.


Take a small your brush and lightly dip into your paint,
making sure that you get very little paint.


Go to the paper and gently dry brush the paint right onto 
the paper, being sure to completely cover the entire
paper. 


Like you see here.....


I covered the whole sheet.
Let dry.


Take your sheet, and cut your into pieces of
tags that measure 2'x 4', the remaining small pieces
will be a bit smaller, you can still us them for tags
they won't be as long. 



Here is what I came up with for designs...


try looking through what you have to see
if any of your christmas stamps will work.


These little tags are sure cute!
And easy to make too~~














Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Count your blessings



It's time to count your blessings not your calories!
Here's a fun little card to make for t-day.


Start by using a scallop punch for the crust of the pie,
then a round punch for the filling of the pie, and a small
scallop of white for the whip cream. 


before assembling the pieces use a sponge dauber
to "brown" the crust. 


Now assemble the pie, isn't it cute! 
cut yourself a piece of pie before you attach
it to the card.
I added the greeting by using microsoft word
and printing it out on my computer. 


So fun! 



 



Sunday, November 10, 2024

Candy wreath




These little treats will sure to sweetin up someone's day.
Grab yourself a package of the Lindor chocolate's.  You can use any flavor (color) you'd like to make these wreaths.  I chose the red for 
holiday colors. Let's get started.....


You'll need some chocolates, cello wrap, ribbon, tape and scissors.
Cut your cello long enough to hold five of the candies. 
Lay out all five of the candies. 



Roll up the candy and tape it on the ends and in the center.
Bring both ends together like in the picture below. 


Tie the two together with your ribbon into a bow. 


How cute is this!
You could add a little tag to gift someone too!




 







Friday, November 8, 2024

Christmas garland


Happy friday!
Are you already christmas shopping or making projects or gifts?
I realized that Thanksgiving is very late this year, the 28th which 
leaves us three weeks until Christmas!
I can see why so many people are already putting up Christmas
lights and some their trees already! It will come and go fast!

Anyways, have you seen vintage Christmas garland before?
I was recently at the Great Junk Hunt which is a type of holiday
flea market for the holidays with many vendors with both vintage
and new wares.  They happen to have these garland which were going
for $39 on up.  So, naturally I had to try a diy of them.


I took a trip to our Homegoods locally and found this box
of glass vintage blubs, $14.99.


They're just the right size, not too big.
I chose the color as I have a special person in mind
I am making this for. 


Find a spot to set up your blubs, I chose the kitchen table
so I wouldn't have to bending over the entire time!
I laid them out every other design, cut some jute or ribbon to
start assembling them.  To do this, slide one blub at a time
and tie a little knot at the top of the wire of the blub and contine
til you are completed.  Be sure and leave a good 12" on each side
so that you can hang your garland. 


You can display these beauties many ways,
across your mantle, in doorways, on your trees,
across windows, you can also hang them vertically anywhere.
They also make a beautiful gift.  When buying them you 
will find that the varities are glass and plastic, you can also
choose the plastic ones if you are worried that they may be heavy
for the spot you will be using them.  The glass ones I bought
are not heavy, but some that I had looked at were much heavier. 


vertically displayed....


Even across a cabinet or hutch.
I hope you give this a try and if you do, send me your pics!
Happy crafting! 



Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Thanksgiving tablesetting idea


Sharing a little favor idea I did for our Thanksgiving
table.  These are cute little plastic domes I ordered on Amazon
that I filled with some chocolates and pumpkin spice jojo's from Trader Joe's.   I tied some jute around them and added some baby's breath.  I love how simple they turned out.


We put them on everyone's plate



The table decor is a very natural and simple,
I always try and use what I have on hand.
That means I like to look around the house and in drawers and cupboards to bring out things maybe I haven't seen or thought about
in sometime before I go and buy more things. 


I used a natural brown tablecloth in the center of the table
and just scrunged it up to set the candles and dried leaves on top of.
You get to choose!  Use what you have and get creative!
It's always fun to add your own style and personality to your table. 
Even take some time before Thanksgiving to set your table and try a few different ideas, remember you can also bring the outside in too!
I have dried grasses I use from my yard as well as rosemary and lambs ear to decorate with.  Whatever you do,  just have fun trying! 

Monday, November 4, 2024

Dino birthday card


Well, finally you say,  she's posting a card!
We have a sweet 3 year old in our family.
Little Miles turned 3 this weekend, our niece's
son.  What three year old doesn't like dino's.


I used some numbers background paper that has been retired for I would say YEARS.  Layered it up and stamped the dino and numbers.
Time to celebrate this little man!