Monthly Archives: December 2017

“Perfectly Chocolate” Chocolate Layer Cake

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Anita

What could be better than Chocolate Layer Cake with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting? Well I’m sure there’s something, but I can’t think of it right now! 😉 This is the Hershey’s Cocoa recipe for chocolate cake and I think it is … Continue reading →

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Simple Thanks

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Anita

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas with family and friends! Do you need a few notes to say thank you for the gifts you’ve received? This card comes together really quickly – I made several of these in just 10 minutes! … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2017 by Anita

From our house to yours…Merry Christmas!! 🎄🎄🎄 And all the best in 2018! Anita

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Crocheted Tulip Stitch Dishcloth

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Anita

We all have to do the dishes. Even if we have a dishwasher, there are still those things that we have to hand wash. Pretty crocheted cotton dishcloths might make this chore a little easier to do – and this Crocheted Tulip Stitch Dishcloth … Continue reading →

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Kauai, Hawai’i

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Anita

Dreaming of warmer and more relaxing days during this busy Christmas season… 🙂 I shared the highlights of our amazing visit to The Big Island of Hawai’i in this post. And as wonderful as that was, it was only the beginning of … Continue reading →

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Mini Glitter Ornaments

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Anita

Do you need a last-minute gift? These tiny ornaments are super quick and amazingly easy to make – and they may be on clearance at your favorite craft store! All you need are mini clear glass ornaments, fine glitter, and … Continue reading →

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The Best Oatmeal Cake

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Anita

Really! The Best Oatmeal Cake ever!! It is just so yummy! The cake has just a hint of cinnamon and the broiled icing has brown sugar, coconut, pecans, and butter – so tasty! 😋 You probably have most of the … Continue reading →

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Baby’s 1st Christmas Ornament

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Anita

My sweet friend Lydia asked if I would make an ornament for her precious little boy’s 1st Christmas. I was so touched and of course told her I would love to! I thought of the adorable Snow Peep stamps from Unity Stamp … Continue reading →

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Last-Minute Christmas Cards

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Anita

There’s still time to make your Christmas cards. No – really!! These cards come together in just minutes and they look so elegant. All you need are embossing folders, sentiment stamps, ink, and card stock. And some adhesive to put … Continue reading →

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Three Cards Published In The New Take Ten!!

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Anita

The Winter 2018 issue of Take Ten Magazine is out and I’m so excited! I have 3 cards published in this issue and they are all on the same page. So fun to have my own page in the magazine. … Continue reading →

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