This candy cane vodka tutorial came about when the need for a quick Christmas gift was inspired by one drunken night on a European bus tour. Confused? Intrigued? Read on... 'Twas a week before Christmas and I was in a panic. I had no idea what to get for J's dozen or so cousins - all in their twenties. If there is one thing I learned from his family gatherings, it is this: J's cousins know how to have a good time. Luckily I had seen a blurb in last month's Rachel Ray magazine about making ... Read More about How to make Candy Cane Vodka – A Fun, Boozy, Christmas Treat
Favorite Snowman Sweet Treats
Nothing says winter more than snowmen, and there are so many cute crafts and recipes floating around the blogosphere. Everything from blankets and ornaments to cupcakes and more! I have been so inspired by all the wonderful snowman sweets and treats that I have seen, I felt compelled to make a round-up. They may call him Frosty, but these adorable snowmen are nothing but sweet! People have been seriously creative with sugar when coming up with these great ideas. Links to all treats can be ... Read More about Favorite Snowman Sweet Treats
Grinch Crafts and Treats
Last Christmas, I made these Grinch Cookies - "adult" mint chocolate chip cookies. Perhaps they are "young adult" cookies, since I don't know any self respecting person past college age who still drinks Dr. McGillicuddy's, unless they are ordering it as a shot at a bar during a night they will likely regret. Well, since I made these cookies I have seen all sorts of Grinch inspired treats on Pinterest. Here are my favorites. Keep reading for links to these great sites. This post contains ... Read More about Grinch Crafts and Treats
nursery ikea chair recover
nursery ikea chair recover: How to re-cover and Ikea Poang chair. I had this chair from Ikea. You all know this chair. It's called the Poang. Don't ask me to read that last sentence aloud. Whenever I say Poang in my head, I imagine it is a cross between ping and pong. Add mastery of Swedish furniture names to my to-do list. Anyway... I seriously think you can find one of these chairs in at least half of the 20-something's apartments in America. With the invasion of baby chairs ... Read More about nursery ikea chair recover
easy canvas and fabric wall art
I recently whipped up this fabric wall art when my mom was in need of some wall decor above her bed. I've done a few canvas or large frame projects, so she asked me to do something with canvas for this wall as well. Here's what her wall looked like before: And here's the after: I was at Michaels and found 5 16" x 20" canvases on sale for $5... Total! The reason: the first canvas in the pack was ripped. But this didn't matter, since the canvas was going to be covered with ... Read More about easy canvas and fabric wall art