Crafty Inspiration from blogland!

  We are truly living in a 24 hour bakery over here!! Batches and batches  of cupcakes drying on every surface!! Both Aaron and I have permanent hand cramps from all of the cutting! I imagine the Silver Bella gals can identify...putting together all of those fabulous kits!!

Just when you think I 'd had enough cutting....I sat down to do some personal cutting! Inspired by the fabulous handiwork of  Alicia, (Have a peek at her incredible vintage wallpapered patchwork closet door !!) I revamped this super sweet tiny table "thingy" that we have had floating around for years! I'm not sure what it was actually used for. It is from the 40's and has a pretty vintage glass knob...and opens up...with a mirror attached to the inside lid! ( I plan on painting the inside a sweet vintagey turquoise) It is only 16" high...and is a 12" square. Any ideas on what it was for?

I gathered up some of my favorite scraps of papers, new scrapbooking papers, as well as vintage sheet music, and vintage baking book pages! With no real plans...and a relaxed attitude toward the design (which is truly out of character) ..I just cut different shapes and sizes, and mod podged away! I am quite pleased with how it turned out...it is very happy and sweet, with it's chippy tan paint and all! Perfect for my vintage plastic tree and a few cardboard Christmas houses!

I am so thankful for Alicia's fab post!! What inspiration!! Thanks Alicia!!

 

ohhh...and celebrating a One year blogiversary is my sweet and talented friend Kari aka  ArtsyMama !! Stop over and join the celebration!!!

 

How fun it is to consider a year of blogging, crafting, and meeting new friends!! So so cool!! I look forward to lots of blogiversaries!! Mine and YOURS!!

 

Happy Creating!

Happy Blogging!!

xoxo Jenny

 

 

 

Swappy fun and Great mail!!!

 

 

My goodness...I have got to thank all of you sweethearts..including Aaron's mom (Barb) who read that I am searching high and low for a new white tree this year! I cannot believe how super helpful you all are!! My goodness!! So many emails, and links! Thank you all so much!! I will let you know what we settle on this weekend!

 

Well this past week I shipped out my latest swap goodies! It was a CHOCOLATE swap!! I cannot tell you how fun it was to browse and shop for special  chocolate treats! I was drooling over everything I picked up! This swap truly brought out the kid in me.....and in Aaron as well!! The selection is incredible, especially this time of year! I don't think that the gal I sent to visits my blog so I can tell you what is in the brown paper packages above!

1. Is an incredible looking bar: La Artesana extra fine chocolate with milk

2. The fabulous Harry and David's Truffles in dark chocolate

3. An amaaaazing looking 30 piece assortment of Monbana chocolates in, Lait, Lait-Cereales, cappuccino, Lait-Praline, and Tea squares!!

4. And a perfect collection of mixed Harry and David truffles!

 

I really had a great time putting it all together! I hope that she enjoys everything! I looked on swap-bot today to see if everyone has sent theirs.....there are still 7 people who haven't. I truly hope that we do not have any deadbeats. That would stink! I already told you about my first bittersweet swap experience . (club little house mini swap). Hopefully everything will be great for everyone!!

 

Ok...so now about the other photos!! I am just super duper excited about my "Crown of the Town" kit from  

Teresa Mcfayden!!..yes...Miss Silver Bella herself!! I know this photo in noway shows all of the incredible bits and bobs in this kit!! I promise more photos when I finally get a moment to sit down to work on it!! ...For now.....you have got to go check out my gal  Jennifer Sis Boom's crowns!! Her take on this kit is smashing!! In true Sis Boom fashion!!

 

Also pictured above is a fabulous vintage-style  holiday collage cone kit from Danielle over at The Vintage Dragonfly Studio Blog! As soon as I get a moment of free time, I will be crafting away!! I promise pics!!

 

We are still in full swing ornament mode over here!! Hope to ship TONS more tomorrow!

 

I see that many of you have gotten snow!! Lucky ducks!! 

Alicia and Andy are sipping homemade cocoa admiring their fabulous candy colored tree and Christmas village, and 

Vicki and family are living in a winter wonderlandright now!

I wonder when we will finally get some winter? Maybe I should wear my pjs inside out! That used to work in the 3rd grade!!

 

Hope you all are enjoying the season!!

Happy Decorating!

xoxo Jenny

A Fabulous holiday was had by all!

  Hello Everyone!! I hope your holiday was full of great food, family, friends, fun, and happiness!! I have been seeing lots of fabulous photos on your blogs!! Some gorgeous table settings I might add!!

Aaron and I had one of the best Thanksgivings in years! We spent the day with the most important people in our lives!

This year my sister and I decided to make a bunch of "new" sides to bring to my parents. My goodness.....we had Martha's homemade Macaroni and Cheese....Country Living's roasted sweet potato casserole with praline streusel, Paula Dean's Pineapple upside down biscuits, and so many other fabulous things! My pumpkin swirl cheesecake was a big big hit! It really was deeeelish!! I kicked it up a notch or two by adding a layer of a sweetened vanilla and cinnamon whipped cream, and topping it with bourbon maple pecans from Whole Foods! To die for!! I will be sure to make it again and again!!

We truly ate enough for a week! And we continue to eat all sorts of snacks and sweets that we took home!

 

Another highlight of the holiday was baby Adam....Aaron's brother's first child. He is amazing! Such a doll! He has gotten so so big! He is a little over 5 months now. I will be sure to post pics of him soon! He has the biggest blue eyes!! Walt came over to Aaron's parents too. He was shocked at how tiny Adam's fingernails were...and his two tiny bottom teeth! He had to whip out his camera phone for a few pics!

This was the first time in over 30 years that Barb (Aaron's mom) hosted Thanksgiving. Usually we all go down to Mom Mom's house in Barnegat. Which is about an hour or so away. So usually after our dinner at my parents we rush to get down there to Aaron's family for dessert. It is always seems so rushed. This year was much more relaxed and easy. I think Barb had a good time. She is always a great hostess! The torch is now passed! The year that Barb became a grandma...fitting huh?

Aaron, Walt and I drove Mom Mom home at the end of the evening. It was a great time! We love visiting with her! It is non stop conversation. She is so sharp and fun! It was a great day!

 

This weekend was spent filling orders! We are up to our ears in ornaments! Really!! Stacks and stacks of pink bakery boxes are piled high around the apt! We will be shipping a bunch tomorrow. and then it is back to ornament making! So glad that they were so well received! Thank you to anyone who has ordered some! We are honored to be a part of your holiday!

 

Up above are some of my Wish list items!! Are you drooling as much as I am?? My goodness!! How fabulous are these houses?? They are from the fabulous Room Service Home! The pink houses are actually currently sold out..boo hoo...I had to share the photo with you anyway! Such eye candy!! Maybe I will try my hand at creating my own version of them. Aaron and I made a few vintage inspired cardboard glitter houses last year...lots of fun! I will post pics as soon as we unpack all of our holiday items!

 

We are still searching for a new white tree....no luck yet..I will keep you posted!

 

Well, I have lots to do before bed!! I hope to post again tomorrow. My apologies to any of you dolls that I owe emails to! I promise tonight or tomorrow!! I haven't forgotten you!!

 

Have a  great week!

Happy Holiday decorating!

xoxo Jenny