Tree Skirt

I made a tree skirt and just wanted to get it on the blog before it gets put away. Not a great picture but you get the idea. It was fun to make! Cheery wave!

Adorable Button Tags (Tutorial)

Absolutely ADORABLE! Find the tutorial from Scrapbook Girl's blog! Thought you would love them! Cheery wave from Bev

Cutest Christmas Cookies ever!

Enjoy!

Reindeer Cookies

Printable Recipe

3/4 cup peanut butter

1 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1/2 cup shortening

3 tablespoons milk

1 tablespoon vanilla

1 egg

1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 teaspoon salt

Chocolate-covered mini pretzels

Mini brown M&Ms

Regular-sized red M&Ms

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Combine brown sugar, peanut butter, shortening, milk, and vanilla in large bowl. Beat at medium speed until well blended. Add egg; beat until just blended.

In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to creamed mixture at low speed. Mix just until blended.

Form dough into 1-inch balls. To make reindeer-shaped cookies, pinch the bottom of the ball slightly to form a point, then gently flatten with your hand. Space cookies about 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet and bake for 7 to 8 minutes, until set or just beginning to brown.

Remove from oven and immediately (and gently) press two mini pretzels into the tops of the cookies for the reindeer's antlers. Press two mini brown M&Ms in for the eyes and one red M&M for the nose (or any other color... some of mine ended up with green noses. They might be South Pole reindeer.).

Allow to cool 2 minutes on the baking sheet and then transfer to a wire rack or paper towel to cool completely.

Makes about 40 reindeer cookies.

Source: Peanut butter cookie recipe from Jif.

The Wreath Blog

For several years I have coveted the wreaths made by Georgia Peachez and sold on Etsy. Sadly, I have never been able to afford one or had the time to try to make one. I always plan to buy bulbs after Christmas when they are on sale and, during the summer, make wreaths for everyone in the family. What is it they say about good intentions? Take a look at these gorgeous creations here at Georgia Peachez wreath blog. She is one talented lady!

Warning! This site is addictive!

Traditional exterior design by boston photographer Carl Vernlund from the extremely addictive website, houzz.com. If you ever wanted to find your dream home, you can find it here. This is one of my favorites. Note the outdoor fireplace and master balcony overlooking the lake....sigh....

FABULOUS BLOG FIND!

Would you believe this wreath cost $2.? It's from a great blog I found that I just love called Dollar Store Crafts! There are projects, tutorials and other fun things that you can do with objects scored at the Dollar Store! Check it out!