Pine Cone Tree with Burlap Check Ribbon

Thursday, April 11th, 2013
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When we were at market earlier this year, we visited the Lion Ribbon showroom and this gorgeous pine cone tree simply sold us on the brown check burlap ribbon. The subtle shades of brown in the different pine cones just made the bold check ribbon a perfect compliment to this gift from nature. This tree [...]

RAZ Aspen Sweater Collection Posable Elves

Tuesday, April 9th, 2013
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Great decorating idea from RAZ Imports showing the versatility of the posable Elves from the 2013 RAZ Aspen Sweater Collection. The arms and legs are wired so you can place them into all sorts of positions. The Aspen Sweater Elves measure about 28″ (from the toe to the cap outstretched). This year the elves are [...]

Window Decoration from RAZ Aspen Sweater Collection – Knitted Ornaments

Tuesday, April 9th, 2013
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Window dressing by RAZ Imports. This is actually a wooden ladder placed in front of a window with knitted Sock and Ball Ornaments from the 2013 RAZ Aspen Sweater Collection. There are also matching glass ball that  blend with this category. You can achieve the same effect by suspending the ornaments from ribbons at varying [...]

Rustic Star Made from RAZ Twigs

Sunday, April 7th, 2013
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The 2013 RAZ Aspen Sweater Collection contains hundreds of rustic, or natural looking products along with tons of knitted, furry pieces. These Twig Bundles first came out last year from RAZ and was very popular. This year they have provided them again along with some new ideas. The bundles of twigs are very realistic looking, [...]

Colorful Gelatin Easter Eggs by Betty Crocker

Saturday, March 30th, 2013
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While browsing on Pinterest today looking for Easter Egg ideas…..I thought….why not consult my old 1950′s Betty Crocker Picture Cook Book and see what Betty had to suggest about Easter Eggs……the good old days remember? Well…..not necessarily so)))) But we do have to give Betty kudos for her ingenuity of the time))) Check out this [...]

Spring Poem by Maggie

Saturday, March 30th, 2013
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The Candy Cottage – Memories Made Sweet!

Friday, March 29th, 2013
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Looking for a fun project to do with the family? Well look no further……The Candy Cottage is the perfect way to spend an afternoon or evening with the kids creating your own family masterpiece…..”memories made sweet.” Gingerbread Cottage The Candy Cottage is shipped to you in a box and does require assembly, but snaps together [...]

Spring Deco Poly Mesh Wreath Tutorial

Thursday, March 28th, 2013
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This post will help to show you how to create a beautiful spring Deco Poly Mesh using a round Twig Work Wreath, one roll of Deco Poly Mesh, assorted burlap ribbons and other embellishments. (please disregard the differences in the color of the mesh due to lighting) The Twig Work Wreath is a product that [...]

Be the Most Brilliant Color in the Box Wreath – Tutorial

Tuesday, March 26th, 2013
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This new Children’s Print from RAZ just arrived yesterday and just as soon as I saw it, I thought of a wreath that could be created using the print. The print is about 13″ x 13″ and looks like a used chalkboard. The writing is “Be the most brilliant color in the box.” The print [...]

Vintage Romance Decorated Christmas Tree by Craig Bachman Imports

Tuesday, March 26th, 2013
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Vintage Romance by Craig Bachman Imports. This is one of my favorite trees from Craig Bachman and we spent quite a bit of time admiring it when we visited the Showroom a few weeks ago. It’s a basic green tree with tiny clear lights and just drenched in burlap and natural colors. Would make a [...]