More New Year's Eve Decorating Sites

Searching for New Year's Eve decorating ideas was so much fun yesterday, that I decided to continue with my quest.  I definitely need to go shopping for clearance Christmas ornaments!

Texture is the design principle, 

which makes this decoration work.

Your Home Based Mom

Click here for more pictures from "Your Home Based Mom Blog" 

  

New Year's Eve Goodie Bags.

Hoosier Homemade

  

I really like the New Year's Eve Goodie Bags, but...they are too casual for the theme. So, instead of brown paper bags, use metallic bags.  The clock background can be cut out of pearlescent card stock paper and the numbers can be created by using ready made stick-on numbers. Fold over the top edge of the bag, punch a couple of holes, and tie a classy, satin ribbon.  Taadaa!!!

 Click here for the Hoosier Homemade Blog and directions on making the goodie bags.

Vintage record bowls...what a great idea for New Year's Eve decorating!

Singlemoms-Rock

 The black, shiny bowls would be perfect for holding party supplies: strands of beads, noise makers, and blowouts.  For instructions on making the bowls, check out the two blogs linked below:

Singlemoms-Rock Blog

 

  Idaho-Style Blog

 Click here for ordering information from the Oriental Trading Company.

 Black, White, Silver, and Gold is the Theme.

Multiply Delicious

Multiply Delicious

 

Click here for more decorating ideas from "Multiply Delicious"

Sparkling Crystal with the Clean Look of White.

Corbis Images

 An inexpensive way to copy this New Year's Eve look is to shop at a thrift shop.  There are so many missed-matched stemmed glasses available...for under $1.00!

Click here for more information on Corbis Images. 

Hope you have a Happy New Year!

Getting Ready for New Years Eve...

Many great ideas are in this picture...from the bowl of white, gold, crystal, and silver ornaments to a party favor of snacks in a silver cupcake liner. On the table are silver candle holders, which would create a soft glow of light at the table.  Isn't the clock a fun idea?

Celebrations at Home...Click here for more information.

January 1, 2012 is almost here. What are your plans for New Year's Eve?  My husband and I are planning a quiet evening at home, so I have been searching the Internet for ideas on creating a festive atmosphere for an intimate celebration. Enjoy my favorite ideas...

Talking about clocks, how about a mantel with all the clocks counting down the final minutes before midnight.  This creative idea was found on Leslie's Blog.

Photo courtesy of Martha Stewart

Another fun idea found on Martha Stewart's Web Site is placing stemmed glasses on a white cake plate.  Each glass is filled with small ornaments (which may currently be priced at 50% or more off).  One could even super glue a plate to an upside down stemmed glass, spray paint the dishes, and create a decorative plate to hold the glasses.  Check out your local thrift shop for the dishes.

Photo courtesy of Martha Stewart

Creative idea!  Using Martha Stewart's Score Board would be a handy tool in creating the folds for the clocks.  If you want to keep with the silver and gold them, metallic wrapping paper would be excellent for making the clocks.

Lisa Storms Blog...click here for more information

 

 

Put your hat on...it is time to party!

Ready to celebrate New Year's Eve?  Here is a fun hat, made from card stock, some curling ribbon, and feathers, to create for the festivities!  I found the directions on the JoAnn Fabrics and Crafts Web Site.

Click here for instructions on creating the New Year's Eve Hat from JoAnn Fabrics and Crafts.

With New Years Eve Quickly Approaching, Here's an Appetizer Recipe For You to Enjoy!

Happy New Year!!!

Shrimpies has been a favorite appetizer of mine, because I make the topping a day ahead of time and refrigerate it in a covered bowl.  Just before serving, spread the topping on the French bread.

If you are interested in lowering the calories, use reduced fat mayonnaise and cheddar cheese.

1 can chopped shrimp
1 cup mayonnaise (not Miracle Whip)
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 loaf sliced (1/2" thick ovals) of French bread
Sliced Green Onion for Garnish.


Mix together the first five ingredients.  Spread on top of the bread slices and place on a cookie sheet.  If this recipe is used as an appetizer, cut each slice of bread in half before placing in the oven.  Bake in a 475' oven for 8 - 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Top with a few slices of  Serve warm.

For more recipes...including Slushy Drinks, click on this link:

Nothing Fancy Recipes Blog

Cute Free Snowman Applique Pattern

Some of my friends are spending evenings sitting by the fireplace, enjoying their Christmas tree and relaxing. (I, on the other hand, am still getting ready for the holidays!) So for those of you who have everything crossed off the "to do" list and looking forward to your next creative project, here is a cute complementary snowman applique from Mary Mayne.  The link for a pdf file is below.  Enjoy!!!

http://www.quiltviews.com/free-snowman-pattern-from-mary-mayne

Looking for Ideas to Organize Stickles?

I've been working at organizing my cottage. Today in my web search for storage tips, I came across the Artbin Glitter Glue Organizer.  The cost is $29.99. Currently, on the web site, the organizer is on sale for $5.00 off with free shipping and a charge of $4.99 for handling....total cost $29.99. 

Click here for Scrapbook Corner's Web Site for the Glitter Glue Organizer

Has anyone purchased the organizer?  Please share your comments below...thanks!

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In my search for ideas on organizing Stickles, I also came across Amanda Formaro's idea of gluing circular magnets onto the bottom of a Stickle's bottle.  Next, mount a metal cookie sheet under the cupboard. Viola! I noticed Amanda tied the cookie sheet to the metal shelf...great idea if you want to bring the Stickle's bottles to your work space.

(I am curious if the full-sheet magnetic pages, with adhesive on the back, would work too.)

Interested in learning more about Amanda?  Click on the link below:

http://homeandgarden.craftgossip.com/glitter-glue-organizer/

Have fun organizing!

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas Eve Brunch

Getting up early this morning, I started the day by creating a "Count Down to Christmas To Do List."  First on the list...finish brunch menu and market order. Ok...I am going to check a couple of blogs for recipe ideas before finalizing the menu.   

Stephanie Lynn from Under The Table and Dreaming has so many yummy recipes on her blog, that I wanted to share them with you. I am anxious to prepare a couple of the recipes!  Let me know if you have tried any of the recipes...
 

Click here for a link to Stephanie's Blog

Healthy Sausage and Cheese Breakfast Casserole
{source: Cooking Light}

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What Fun...Recycled Bread Tag Snowman!

As I was searching for creative gift wrapping ideas, I came across the "Recycled Bread Tag Snowman" created by Amanda.

Aren't they cute?  

What a fun idea to decorate your delicious food gift bags!

Click Here for the Crafts by Amanda Tutorial on Creating the Snowman

McCall's Crimson Pinwheels Free Quilt Pattern

Ready to begin a new quilting project?  I thought this quilt looked so comfy in the picture, I wanted to share the McCall's pattern link with you.  According to McCall's Quilting Web Site, "This dreamy quilt features fabrics from the Fancy Hill Farm Collection by Robyn Pandolph for RJR Fabrics."  The finished quilt size is 66" X 82".  Robyn Pandolph's fabrics have always been a favorite of mine; not to be disappointed, I love the Fancy Hill Farm Collection.

Click here for free McCall's Crimson Pinwheels Pattern

Holiday House Internet Walk

The joy of decorating for the holidays!!!  Tomorrow we will be putting up our Christmas tree...can't wait to have the house sparkling with white lights. I just finished organizing the living room to make room for the tree. 

Interested in viewing decorated homes?  Jennifer Rizzo's Blog called, The Inspired Room, is having a Holiday House Walk. Holly Mathis Interiors (see picture and link below) is the home featured today, day 6.  Hope you get inspired.

To view more homes on the tour, click here for The Inspired Room Blog.

Click here to view Holly Mathis Interiors

Work Space Wishes

Is a new work space at the top of your wish list?  If your answer is yes, then I totally understand the planning process. 

Step 1: 
What steps do I need to take to design the perfect studio? There is only so much time and money, so the initial design needs to fit my needs. 


Step 2:
The next step in planning begins with "investigating blogs." Absolutely a fun step!  Do I have some wonderful ideas to share!!!  So many of the studios, I have shared, are for paper crafting, but the same ideas can easily accommodate the quilters.  Click here for storage ideas and additional studio pics... 

Check out two of the blogs I investigated:

The Ivy Cottage Blog

Paper Castle Blog

Step 3:
Create plan and go shopping for supplies.


Step 4:
Time to get busy working on my plan.  Wish me luck!!!

PS: Wish I had room for the tables in the pics above...a gal can dream. 

Time to Organize Gift Wrapping Supplies!

This morning I was searching the web for creative and unique gift wrapping ideas. It was Karla's blog, It's the Little Things that Make a House a Home, that caught my eye.  What a creative way to store wrapping supplies!!! Karla found this idea in a Lowe's Brochure. Since yesterday I ineffectively organized my stash of gift wrapping tags, bags, and paper, by sorting everything in a plastic tub, I was excited to see all the helpful tips on Karla's blog. Feel free to share your organizing tips in the comment section below...thanks!!!

Picture of Karla's Gift Wrapping Center.

 

Click here for the blog: "It's the Little Things that Make a House a Home"

Free Downloads for Mosaics

I love creating mosaic scrapbook pages!

  

Yes, creating a scrapbook page using 1" photo squares is time consuming, but the Mosaic Moments Grid Paper makes the process so much easier.  

Click here for free downloads to use with Mosaic Moments Grid Paper

"Downloads are designs by Tami Potter.  Each is a pdf file that you can download, print on your printer, and cut out the various shapes that fit perfectly on the Mosaics Moments Grid Papers."

 

Check out Tami Potter's page patterns 

for examples on

how to create mosaic scrapbook pages.

http://tamipotter.typepad.com/page_patterns/ 

What to do with your family Thanksgiving pictures?  

Enjoy this link to creating a creating scrapbook 

page of your favorite family pictures.

Click here for the Crossword Family Photo Instructions

from Mosaic Moments. 

Free Crochet Scarf Pattern

"All You Magazine" has a free crochet scarf pattern, 

which is a great project for beginners.  Lion Brand Hometown USA Yarn was used to create this project.

Click here for free scarf pattern.

Fabric Basket Liners Create a Custom Look

Cute decorative free pattern from JoAnn's Fabrics.  I am currently redecorating my studio and I can't wait to go shopping for some fabric to create these liners. 

Link to JoAnn's Fabrics Basket Liner Pattern

Ekkkkk...Halloween Decorating Ideas

When I woke up this morning, turned on the TV, and began watching the CBS (click here for video) morning news, I was excited to recreate the clever Halloween decorating ideas!  Hmmmm...I wondered what other projects were on the Internet?  Time to search.  Listed below are some links that I found.  Enjoy. 

Do you know of other sites for indoor fall decorating ideas? Are you willing to share your ideas? It would be great if, in the comments, you shared the link!!!  Thanks.  

Happy Halloween.

The Diary of a Crafty Lady

Thanks Lindsay, from The Diary of a Crafty Lady, for the humorous "Smashed Witch" project. 

Check out Lindsay's Blog for more Halloween ideas.

Click Here for Instructions to make the "Smashed Witch"

 

 

Martha Stewart

Love the pic, from the Martha Stewart Web Site, of black bats on the white walls!!!

 Additional Martha Stewart: Indoor Halloween Decorations

 Country Living Magazine

Here's another bat decoration idea from Country Living Magazine.  They suggest making the stencil our of black felt.  What a scary look for the front door!

Country Living Instructions and Template for Bats

Thrify Decor Chick 

Want to do some fall decorating, but you aren't interested in Halloween Decorating?  Thrifty Decor Chick is an excellent site for cozy, but classy fall decorating.  While you are at  Sarah's blog, take time to explore The Thrifty Decor Chick Blog since there are many fantastic decorating ideas! 

Better Homes and Gardens

OK...I know the title is "indoor decorating," but I couldn't resist the Great Pumpkin sitting on the bench! 

The Great Pumpkin is tired of those nasty ol' crows!

Better Homes & Gardens Link to Creative Pumpkin Carving Ideas