My adoration for anything and everything from the mind of not martha is pretty firmly established, so I was so not in the least surprised when I paused at these amazing felt mug cozies in this roundup of blogger’s homemade gift ideas at Real Simple and saw they were hers. Find step-by-step how-tos for the wraps HERE and visit not … Read More ...
Peppermint Lollipops
How in the world did I forget to include these fantastic peppermint lollipops from Muffin Tin Mom in my Party Monday roundup when they served as the original inspiration? I’ll blame exhaustion, which has been getting lots of blame lately. At least this way I get to highlight such cleverness in a post all its own. Learn how to (easily) … Read More ...
Snow Pea Christmas Tree
Another fun (and healthy) Amanda find: Christmas tree snow peas! As snow peas are one of the few vegetables my picky 3-year-old will eat, this might even work for me beyond party appetizer, too. Find the how-tos for Christmas tree snow peas with sesame cream cheese dip HERE at The Other Side of Fifty.… Read More ...
Shot Glass Cupcake
Stuff on sticks, mason jars, and now I’m adding “anything shot glass related” to my list of things that automatically win me over. Learn how to (easily!) turn a cupcake into a shot glass dessert HERE at Covered In Crafts.… Read More ...
Snowflake Pretzels
I’m so glad that Amanda found these goodies from Mom Endeavors and sent them over, because I’ve never seen this idea before: Chocolate coated pretzel snowflakes. Brilliant! Learn how to make them HERE at Mom Endeavors.… Read More ...
Party Monday: Peppermint
1. dessert. Make peppermint houses w
ith Martha Stewart.
2. favors. Make peppermint ornaments at All You.
3. printables. Find all the inspiration you need for a peppermint party with this Christmas party created by Bird’s Party. I love the candy cane milkshakes. Find the Christmas candyland printables in the Bird’s Party Shop on etsy… Read More ...
Rock Candy Cone Trees
Learn how to make these rockin’ rock candy cone trees HERE at the Hostess with the Mostess blog. They were created by Maddie of Somewhere Splendid and Shauna of Sweet Tooth: Dessert Meets Design. Strolling through both of their yummy, craft-filled blogs is a requirement, I declare. And I do realize the adhesive makes these inedible, but … Read More ...
How To Make A Fancy Snowman Cheeseball
Something about this guy is so endearing. I almost said “cheesy,” but that would be over the top. And he really is endearing. I think it’s the crown. Learn how to make a snowman cheese ball HERE at babble.… Read More ...
Chocolate Chip Cookie Snowman
Easy, cute, gotta love it. Learn to make chocolate chip cookie snowmen pops HERE at the celebrations shoppe blog.… Read More ...
Gingerbread Cookies in Angel Wings Packaging
Gorgeousness. Find a recipe for molded gingerbread cookies and a free template for the angel wings packaging HERE at A Work in Progress. (And check out the etsy shop, Go Make Me, too.)… Read More ...
DIY Wine Bottle Invitations
What a great idea for Celebrations.com‘s new webisode: A DIY wine bottle holiday invitation. Turn a wine bottle into an invitation and gift all in one with the easy instructions in THIS VIDEO.… Read More ...
Gingerbread Kids Cookie
Find a step-by-step photo tutorial for making and decorating gingerbread kids HERE at Martha Stewart. This brought me right back to my days here, trying to come up with different cool outfits for 100s of cookie kids.
Looking for Christmas themed Cookie Cutters, then check these out.
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Food Bouquets
I’m just loving everything over at Paper Plate and Plane. And you all know I can’t resist any food on a stick. And I’ve an especial respect for non-sweets on a stick, since they are so much rarer. Check out these gorgeous food bouquets HERE, and find tips on making your own from pinwheel sandwiches, spring rolls, macarons, … Read More ...
You’re Invited to a Christmas Cookie (Linkup) Party
For the next week, six blogs (ready for links? Cute As a Fox, My Insanity, Aly and Ash, Somewhat Simple, I Love Lil’ Luna, and Sassy Sites) are teaming up for a link up party to share favorite Christmas cookies. Visit any of the blogs for details on how you can share your own! … Read More ...
Christmas Gingerbread Cups
Learn how to make gingerbread cups HERE at Just My Delicious (translation tool in sidebar). And as if that wasn’t sweet enough, they are also filled with chocolate! Mmmm.… Read More ...