12 Days of Christmas Cookies--Candy Cane Blossoms

Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies.  

Today kicks off our Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies, although I really meant for this to start yesterday--oh well life just gets in the way some times.  :)

First up~~Candy Cane Blossoms.  Aren't these the prettiest cookies?  And they are so quick and easy to whip up.

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Vistaprint - New Custom iPhone Cases! Only $9.99 + S&H

This offer is ending today!  Don't miss out.  Vistaprint has made it so easy to create your own custom iPhone cover and the cost can't be beat!  I made one to give away for a gift and it was so simple.  
 


 

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Chili's Gift Card - Save 10% On $100+

Here's a gift for any occasion. Choose a design, write a personalized message and select the value. Want to make this gift even more special? Customize it with any photo you'd like for only $2.99 extra.





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Baby Doll Blanket and Burp Cloth

This year for Christmas, I made each of my granddaughter’s a blanket and burp cloth for their baby doll. 

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Fruity Candy Popcorn (Jello popcorn)

Here is another fun popcorn recipe.  J-E-L-L-O popcorn!  This popcorn tastes fruity and delicious, and again, it makes a fun gift and/or just a yummy treat.  Because if you're making this as a gift who could resist making more for them as a treat?

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Caramel-Nut Popcorn #Recipe

This delicious popcorn is a perfect blend of sweet and salted.  It's a great treat for a Friday night while watching a movie or it even makes a terrific gift; to neighbors at Christmas, a friend recuperating from an illness, or a last minute birthday gift to the person who has everything!  So easy to make and it's something the whole family can help with.

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Easy #Crochet Dish Cloth

This is the dish cloth pattern I used to make the matching dish clothes for last Monday's towel topper post.

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Crocheted Easter Basket

Front view

Back view

MATERIALS: White worsted weight yarn and a second color of your choice

GAUGE: crochet hook size G

PATTERN:
Bottom

Row 1: Ch 4, work 15 dc in first ch, join with sl st in the top of ch 4. total 16 dc

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc) work 1 dc in first dc, work 2 dc in ea st around. Join with sl st in the top of ch 3.  total 30 dc
Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), *work 2 dc in first st, 1 dc in next st, rep from * around row. join with sl st in the top of ch 3. total 45 dc
Row 4:  Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), work 1 dc in first st, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in next two st, 2 dc in next st, rep from * around row. join with sl st in the top of ch 3. total 60 dc
Row 5:Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next st, * 1 dc in next 3 st, 2 dc in next st, rep from * around. total 80 dc
Row 6: With different color, *3 dc in same st, sc in next st, rep from * around row. Jn with sl st in top of ch 3.

Basket 
Row 1: Attach white to sc sp. ch 4 *dc in next st, ch 1, rep from * around. jn with sl st in top of ch 3.
Row 2: Ch 3, *dc in next st, ch 1, rep from * around. jn with sl st in top of ch 3.
Row 3- 9: repeat row 2.
Row 10: *3 dc in same st, sc in next st, rep from * around. jn with sl st in top of ch 3.

Ears
Row 1: Ch 22, working in front loop only, sc in ea st across to the last st.  Work 2 stitches in the last st on row. Turn, work in the back loop and sc in ea st across. Ch 3, turn
Row 2: 1 dc in ea st around.

Handle
Row 1: Ch 63, dc in 4th ch from hk, dc in ea st across. Ch 3 turn.
Row 2: dc in first st *ch 1, skip next st and dc in next st, rep from * across row.  Ch 3, turn.
Row 3: dc in ea st across.

Make a pom-pom for the head, tail and feet.  Use a pom-pom for the nose, and purchase googly-eyes, whiskers and small bowl for the inside of the basket.  Sew handle and ears to the basket. Glue bowl inside. Sew pom-pom in place. Afix the eyes, whiskers and nose. I weaved a sparkly gold pipe cleaner through the handle and around the basket, but that's up to you.

Abbreviations:
beg=beginning
ch=chain
ch3-sp=chain 3 space
dc=double crochet
hk=hook
lp=loop
rep =repeat
sc=single crochet
sk=skip
sl st=slip stitch
st=stitch
tch=turning chain

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Fashionable Hair pins

I love hair pins.  For both adults and children.  Here's a quick way to make inexpensive fashionable hairpins for you, your child, or just to give away as a fun, easy gift.

Materials:
Brads/Cute embellishments
Decorative bobby pins
Felt

Paint
Paint brush
Needle nose pliers
Wire cutters
Hot glue gun
Scissors

Instructions:

Select the brad for your hairpin.  Trim the metal tacks on the back of the brads and flatten the remaining pieces.

Cut a small circle of felt.  Insert between the hairpin.  Place some hot glue on the felt.

Place the flattened brad onto the hot blue and press, holding securely for a second or two.  Let dry. 

Adorable hairpins!

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Mod Podge Photo Christmas Ornaments

I thought I posted this before Christmas.  When I checked my blog today I realized it was just sitting there waiting...So, here it is, too late for the holiday, but in plenty of time for next year.  :)

I have made these ornaments a few times over the years.  No one would ever guess how easy they are to make, and they make a great keepsake gift for everyone on your list.

Supplies:
glass ornaments
glitter
ribbon
Christmas decorations
picture
scissors
paint brush
computer
scanner
printer
glue gun

Scan your favorite picture into the computer and print onto paper.  The picture needs to be pliable enough when you Mod Podge it onto the ornament it will bend to the shape of the round ball.  Printing it onto regular paper will allow it to do this.

1.  Cut out around the picture.   2.  Mod-Podge the cut out picture to the ornament.  3. Mod-Podge the rest of the ornament and sprinkle glitter to the back of the ornament (make sure the picture area is dry before doing this).  4. Decorate around the rough edge with ribbon/cord.  Tie a bow and glue to the top or use some other Christmas decoration.  Then tie a string to hang it with.  Done!  Simple, easy gift.

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