The finished photo calendars for 2013. You need the following supplies to complete this project: your favorite photos album scrapbook paper calendar months adhesive I have my photos printed by my favorite processor and then start matching the photos to coordinating scrapbook paper. The months are created in Microsoft Word and printed on white copy…
Archives for December 2012
Hummus
As promised, here is the hummus recipe: Hummus 1 can cooked garbanzo beans 1/2 c. lemon juice 3 cloves garlic 1/3 c. tahini 1/2 tsp. salt or to taste Drain garbanzo beans. Put the beans in a small saucepan and add enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer…
Effortless Entertaining: 50th Birthday Party
We celebrated my husband’s 50th birthday on Saturday with a magnificent party. We started with a wine and cheese spread followed by a light dinner and finished with birthday cake. Here is how I did it: Dishes and Glasses: I used a combination of pressed glass dishes, china, small cheese plates, and a collection of…
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…
Photography Monday: Photo Calendars Part II
Here are the last six photos that will be featured in the 2013 calendar: The next step is turning these beautiful photos into magnificent handcrafted calendars. I will post the project in a few days. Enjoy the beauty! *Tina
Crafty Today: Christmas Tree Paper Garland
On Thanksgiving weekend, I visited a charming craft fair and saw marvelous paper garlands made by Paul Murray. I took his inspiration and created my own version. You will need the following supplies and tools to create this garland: Creative Memories Border Maker System Creative Memories Border Maker cartridge sewing machine vintage book paper ribbon…
Crafty Decorating: Front Porch
I wanted to share how I decorated my front porch for Christmas. The ficus tree is filled with tiny Christmas lights. I purchased the wreath from the local Boy Scout Troop for $20 and I added the fantastic ribbon from my stash. The door mat came from Cost Plus World Market and it cost $16. I…
Crafty Decorating: Window Snakes
What is a window snake you ask? A practical, crafty solution for drafty windows. If you look closely, you will see a large gap between the window frame and window sill where the frame locks into the sill. The window snake will block the gap so we have no unnecessary air flow. We have this gap…
Crafty Decorating: Window Treatments Part II
Last week, I posted the details about the window treatment I created in our master bedroom. I took the extra fabric from that project and turned it on its side to make these panels for my husband’s music room. These windows face west so this room is blasted in the late afternoon with intense light from…
Photography Monday: Photo Calendars
Every year for Christmas, I give scratch made calendars to my family. I collect our favorite photos from the year and expertly craft beautiful calendars. Since my husband and I are behind the camera, the calendars are filled with photos from our travels and/or home life. Here are six of the photos that will be…