Flowers....of the paper kind

Ok...so I tried making some of these and really they ARE easy to make!
They turned out well too.
I even had my 5 year old niece cut one out.
These would be a great project to do if you are on a tight budget.
It only takes a 4 x 4 square to make a nice little flower.
For the instructions go to Dozidesign

Beautiful lanterns

I'm really liking the lantern with all the flowers attached here.
It looks easy to do and it's unique which is cool. :)
I have several white lanterns that my niece is thinking about using at her Wedding Reception.
I wonder what she would think of this idea.

You can find the instructions at Crafty Nest.

Esty Love

Here's a very sweet garland I love. Found on Esty by kategreiner
Could you make this yourself?
Sure.
Do you want to?
Probably not, when you can just buy it with a click! :)

One month away.........

Are you getting ready for Valentines Day yet?
Well, I will tell you this.....
time FLIES
so if you are wanting to do a party, you might want to get those projects started! :)
I only tell you this because I speak from experience.
So here is a cute idea, just a little simple decor to show you are into the "love" thing.
Want to know how you can make these? Go to Under The Table and dreaming
for easy directions.

Birdcages

Oh how I love these handmade birdcages and then to put them on a string and make a garland out of them....I can hardly control myself here! :)

To get all the easy instructions go to The Bride's Cafe and you will be as delightfully pleased as I am.
I really want to make some of these!

Updated.......The link doesn't seem to be taking you to the right place, so try this one for instructions. Sorry about that.

Roaring 20's Party

I just realized that I have not posted the pictures from the Roaring 20's party I helped with.
I know I gave a sneak peak...but here's much more.
First of all, we had this the very end of November when it was FREEZING cold outside!
Bad idea!
We did run a couple of heaters which helped.
Oh...we held this party in an unheated shed that is suppose to be used for machinery, not people. :)

A few photos...........



We covered all of the walls with black plastic and a scene setter I bought from Party City. Covering the walls was alot of work, but it gave the room a warm feeling to it.
Certainly what we needed in a cold shed.
There was a photo shoot area which was fun.
The lighting was so bad that I know my daughter had alot of trouble getting a good picture...but as usuale, we made her take them anyway.
We said they'd be just fine.
She IS smarter than us though.
We hung lights and the ever so cool chandeliers I bought at Party City after Halloween and got them for like 75%off!
When I saw them in the store there was NO hesitation as to "if" I should buy them...I took all 3 left.

Here is my sister in law and brother.
She was the one who wanted the party, invited all her friends, and did most of the work getting things ready.
We served appetizers which went over very well.
You can see one of the chandeliers sitting on this table.
The centerpieces were glass vases that I covered with a silver mess and filled with clear marbles. And of course stuck the feathers in.
They sat on old records in the center of the tables.
We had lots of candles everywhere.
We did a murder mystery which was alot of fun. Here is the scene from that.

Although we were dissapointed that many could not join us that night, we are glad the party happened and plan to have another one this next fall....(right, Billie Jo???).

Pedistal

I think this is such a clever idea to adding height to your buffet table!
It is simply a glass bowl that has been covered with scrapbook paper.

Idea was orginally posted on Simple Living, however I found it on Be Different, Act Normal Blog
She even suggests using those square glass blocks.
Neat.
I'm thinking this is something I could use for Destiny's Wedding at the Candy Buffet.

Wooden Table Runner

Have you ever thought of this??
I have used fabric, crepe paper and even a mirror for a runner, but never a piece of wood! Totally loving this!

Garland dots

Just wanted to share yet another garland.
This one made out of dots.
I dont' really have any of the details on the how to's...but pretty sure it's not too hard to do.
It really adds alot to the front of this display.
Imagine it hung from the ceiling! :)
So go ahead.........start cutting out those dots!
Oh....the craft table that this lovely garland adorns if from
Biggs & Featherbelle
which is a unique online store selling health conscious body care products.
Although I've not tried their products....they sure do look tempting.

Photo candles

Need a cool idea to personalize a votive holder?
Try these! :) I LOVE it when a party is personalized and this would certainly do just that.
You can use just about anything....doesn't have to be picture.
Try a quote or a letter, maybe even a child's artwork.
Head over to Inspired Ideas for the directions.

Ribbon or fabric garland

This garland would be easy to make.
Just cut to size and attach it to your string.
You could use a bit of glue, iron on tape or even quick sew.
Very inexpensive and I bet it would make a BIG impact on a room! from Once Wed

A snowstorm...of the paper kind!

Another great idea from craftsylish.com!
This is just made out of floss and 1" sticky labels.
So cool!
Again, this is a snowy winter themed idea, and for those of you who don't ever get to have snow where you live, you might really enjoy seeing this hanging in your windows,
HOWEVER,
you could use any colors and hang this fantastic "garland" from the ceilings or anywhere for any party and it doesn't have to look like snow at all!! YAY!!
I love versatile things. :)

And....HAPPY 20th BIRTHDAY today to my niece Destiny!!

More Garland

I know that Christmas is over, but this is just too good not to share and you can maybe save it for next year
OR
I have a great idea..........instead of just using white papers, use any colors you are using in a party and hang it from the ceiling or around a table...anywhere at the party.
Who says it has to be just on a tree??
For easy directions go to craftsylish.com and you can begin making your garland for the next Christmas OR your next party of any kind. :)
Thank to my daughter Amy for finding this great idea.

Garland of the felt kind.

Really really loving this! It is made out of felt.
I have not done alot of working with felt, but I don't think it would be too hard to work with, right?
Besides, you can use whatever colors your heart wants you to use! :)
How fun is that!
Found this fabulous idea on Purlbee

Garland........

......with Pine cones.
How cool is this?

I do tend to like the natural look when it comes to decor.
I like nature IN my house, but not totally fond of being IN nature so much. :)
You can find the to do's on Twig and Thistle.

Pom Poms

These are not really Christmas decor, however, if you made them in the right colors...
they would work! :) They certainly would work for a party or wedding!
I'm really liking them.
To get the how to's go to Once Wed.

Gumdrops.....

Don't tell me you can look at a bowl of these........

and not want to make this...........
Sweet!
I
Love
It!!
For details on how to make this sweet garland head over to craftzine.

Sneak peek at 20's

Here is just a quick look at 2 of the pictures from the Roaring 20's party.
I wish I could say I had all of the pictures, however, when I tried downloading them....the computer wouldn't cooperate so therefore, this is what I have for now.
There are others of the decor and food and such...so come back and check later for more. :)

This is my niece and her fiance.

And this is my daughter and my niece.

Don't forget your girlfriends!

Give them these sweet jars filled with cookie mix. Create, inexpensive and thoughtful! Can't go wrong.
Check out all the how to's and recipe at No Fuss Fabulous

It's Christmas Time!!

Ok, So I know I haven't been posting hardly AT ALL! Sorry to all you loyal followers. I'm going to do better. :)
Since it's been so hard for me to blog lately I've decided that I'm going to skip away from my usual daily themed posts and do some randomness for the month of December. I think that should be fair. :)
So.......here we go.
Something to tempt your tastebuds!
You do not need to go to the store to buy marshmallows...you can make your very own. And then, serve them up with some warm hot cocoa....mmmm.
Here is the recipe (from Food Network)

Ingredients

• 7 ounces sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
• 1 recipe Homemade Marshmallow batter, recipe follows
• Confectioners' sugar

Directions

Sprinkle half the toasted coconut in an 8 by 12-inch nonmetal pan. Pour in the marshmallow batter and smooth the top of the mixture with damp hands. Sprinkle on the remaining toasted coconut. Allow to dry uncovered at room temperature overnight.

Remove the marshmallows from the pan and cut into squares. Roll the sides of each piece carefully in confectioners' sugar. Store uncovered at room temperature.

Homemade Marshmallows:

• 3 packages unflavored gelatin
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Combine the gelatin and 1/2 cup of cold water in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and allow to sit while you make the syrup.

Meanwhile, combine the sugar, corn syrup, salt, and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Raise the heat to high and cook until the syrup reaches 240 degrees F on a candy thermometer. Remove from the heat.

With the mixer on low speed, slowly pour the sugar syrup into the dissolved gelatin. Put the mixer on high speed and whip until the mixture is very thick, about 15 minutes. Add the vanilla and mix thoroughly.