Category Archives: Holidays

Cinco de Mayo Links

I have been having pain in the tendon in my wrist for the past couple of days, making it difficult to type, so I don’t have a tutorial for you today. I do, however, have some tasty Cinco de Mayo … Continue reading

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Happy Easter!

I hope you all had a wonderful Easter! My Easter started out with me remembering that I forgot to boil the eggs for coloring, so I got right out of bed and got to work.  While I was in the … Continue reading

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Easter Desserts

I can’t believe that it’s almost Easter.  Less than two weeks.  Much to do, much to do. First, make sure you get out there and buy all the good Easter candy before it’s gone.  I’ve already bought all of mine. … Continue reading

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Scrapbook Paper-Wrapped Valentine Boxes

Remember the scrapbook paper-wrapped boxes I made for Christmas?  I used the same technique to make some Valentine’s Day boxes to package chocolate cold process soap hearts that I made using a heart-shaped silicone muffin pan. The embellishments were made … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day Ideas From Around the Web

I have a couple more Valentine’s Day posts that I am working on for today.  In the meantime, check out these other Valentine’s Day ideas from the web. Red Velvet Whoopie Pies (they’re heart-shaped!) Rice Krispie and Coco Pops Treats … Continue reading

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Jello Cupcakes for Valentine’s Day, or Any Day

The Valentine’s Day soap cupcakes looked good enough to eat.  Add to that the fact that I scented mine with a yummy amaretto-like fragrance oil, which is my favorite flavor, and I just had to make an edible version. To … Continue reading

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, everyone! Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

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Pumpkin Spice Is Oh So Nice!

A few weeks ago, I tried the Pumpkin Spice Latte at Starbucks and was instantly in love.  The very next day, A Year of Slowcooking posted a link to a Pumpkin Spice Latte slowcooker recipe.  I had to try. It … Continue reading

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Halloween Amigurumi

Check out these adorable Halloween Amigurumi patterns from Lion Brand Yarn.  I just might have to dig out my hooks and go buy some yarn! Click on the photos to go directly to the patterns on the Lion Brand website.

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Happy Independence Day!

I hope you and yours have a wonderful Fourth of July! Step-by-step instructions for the Stars and Stripes Soap can be found here.

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