Valentines Day

  • 2/3 of the way…

    My friend Meg & I had a great time at a cookie decorating class a few days ago.  We learned that when using Royal Icing, fancy cookies are a 3 day process.  Day 1) bake the cookiesDay 2) "run out" the background frosting on each cookie & finally…Day 3) the fun detail decorating!   This is

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  • Marshmallows are back, yes they are.

    This time it's Raspberry Vanilla Marshmallows!  I'm staring to get the hang of these, so I decided to branch out with the flavors.  They're scrumptious & so pretty pink.Also gettin' fancy with the shapes…I think I'll be sad when February leaves.  {It really is my favorite.}  Only 6 days 'till Valentine's!   ♥

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  • Candy!

    It's not often I pull out my photography lights just for the joy of messing around with a shoot.  But for Valentines, I'll do it!  Truth be told though, this shot is from last year.  I really like how it came out, but had forgotten to show it.  Better a late debut than none at

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  • Bits & pieces, thoughts & things…

    Look ~ Art Supplies!  :)  This is the box 'o stuff I ordered from Dick Blick in preparation for Art Nest.  Can't wait to dig in!But instead of jumping into a painting tonight, I had an idea last night to make a Valentine ornament.  My table was all set up so I could start right

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  • Cupid Bear

    She's walking down the lane, headed your way!   She's all needle felted with jointed arms and legs so she can move around.  Her dress & wings are made from felted wool sweaters.  Here she's takin' a stroll over my work table:I was inspired to create this little bear girl by Jennifer Stanfield's blog, Cupcake Bears. 

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  • Hearts & Leaves

    Awww…cozy, right?  I decided to branch out a bit from bird-nest realism and go for a pink nest.  Which then put me in the mood of Valentines – of course!  Pink (or red)+White automatically brings on visions of heart-shapes for me.  Valentine's Day is my favorite holiday.   It must me the kid in me.  It's

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  • Is it Februrary already?

    Between the felt heart from last night’s post and these seasonally-out-of-step treats, you might wonder if my calendar is on the wrong page.  I’m just going through a pink phase…don’t worry – it will pass. In the meantime, anyone want a Chocolate Cherry cupcake? Good night 🙂

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