VALENTINE WINEGLASS LAMPSHADE

I just love these printable wineglass lampshades...

I have posted some of these before...now here is a Valentines one...

I think these would be so pretty sitting around a Valentine's dinner

table or treat table...such a simple but great idea...

I'm going to design some of these myself soon...

Reminder: use only battery operated candles in these!

I got this in email today from

allfreeholidaycrafts.com...

you can go to 

http://printablepartykits.com/valentine-lampshade/

to get this printable....

enjoy!

VALENTINE BARK

Here we are with another blizzard day...

winds gusting to the point of causing total whiteouts because

of new lose snow on the ground...

in other words zero visibility...(up to 50 mph winds gusts) in

some areas here...

windchill is predicted to reach -50 to -55 overnight

tonight and -45 to -50 tomorrow...fun fun!

(yes, again that is 50 to 55 degrees below zero).

...needless to say we have interstates shut down...

shopping mall and many other businesses closing this afternoon...

hopefully this will help people decide to stay home because

a lot of them feel they have to be brave and run around out

and about no matter how bad the weather is...

if one has to work or make a trip to the hospital  that is one thing but otherwise stay home in

this dangerous weather!

...we have a wonderful smelling ham dinner cooking in the

slow cooker and as I sit at my computer here in my home office I can

hear the wind blowing against the window...there is something rather

soothing about that except for the fact that it is such a dangerous day

weather-wise...hoping and praying everyone is safe throughout this storm....

....so it's a good day again to share a fun idea for Valentine's Day...

let's make some Valentine Bark treats...

...these take exactly 2 ingredients!

...and would be perfect for kids to give out for Valentine's

or to take to work and treat you co-workers...

they are quick and easy to make and wouldn't cost a lot

for the ingredients....

....they can be packaged up in a nice container or in plastic bags

with a cute Valentine's label on them...

....you can get the easy directions here...

http://www.food.com/recipe/valentine-bark-204889

RHINESTONE PLASTIC FORKS

This is just a cute little idea I came across...

all you do is glue pretty rhinestones onto plastic forks, spoons or knives...

pretty nice!

..you could do them for birthday parties or for any kind of gathering..

use colors appropriate for any holiday too...

wouldn't they be cute on the food table...

...here is a large photo of them...
no specific directions but these are pretty
easy to do without...

https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ksVlmA-vDKGh9QLOuT_Y5APFatN86mUhauKfFwEpmzxYAjW51oVHGJ0UliCphMFK6x8fGicbGtR7im1bfQgV6ufZhQrShjt8YQfU8d8KsdECnWNI8EPcjBxaMxJzddVsw_zu179Pe0ts/s1600/Princess+birthday+party+4.jpg

OWL CUPCAKE TOPPERS

I came across these cute little owl cupcake toppers a 

while back when I was looking for something else and just

thought they were so cute I saved them to share on here...

...there is also a printable party invitation that you can

use along with them if you want...

enjoy!

...you can find these and lots more at this link..

http://printablepartyinvitations.blogspot.com/2012/09/owl-cupcake-toppers.html

FRENCH FRY COOKIE VALENTINE'S

Hello out there....here I am on a cold, cold day in North Dakota...

as you can see if you look at my forecast over there ------> at the

right, our windchill is currently -37 degrees...( yes...that's 37 degrees below zero!)

the day started out with stormy conditions and we have a 

travel advisory because of all of it...same thing thing is

supposed to happen again tomorrow....so it's a good time to

stay inside and do fun things like prepare for Valentine's Day...

I thought this was a really cute idea...french fry shaped cookies

and frosting ketchup all in a cute fries container...

...you can learn how to do this at the link below...

also print the card to go with it...

have fun!

http://www.thecraftedsparrow.com/2013/01/french-fry-cookie-valentines.html

VALENTINE'S DAY GUM WRAPPERS

This is another cute Valentine's idea...

just print, cut and wrap around a 5 pack of gum...

this would be great for either kids or adults...

...printable for this is here and she also has lots of other

fun things to look at on her blog....

http://www.thecraftedsparrow.com/2013/02/printable-valentines-day-gum-wrappers.html

CANDY NECKLACE CARD PRINTABLE

This is one of the cutest cards I have ever seen...

what a great idea...and how fun any child would have

getting one of these...I might have to make one for myself

just for the fun of having it !

...you can get the printable here for 5 versions of this card

including one that kids can color themselves...

...have fun!

http://www.willowday.com/2013/11/candy-necklace-card-printable.html#more

ARROW STRAWS

Another cute and easy printable Valentine's craft...

I like the bright cheerful look of these...so fun

for a party...

...you can find these here...

http://wildolive.blogspot.com/2012/02/printable-straw-decor.html

PRINTABLE VALENTINE ANGEL

Look how cute this is...

it would be fun to make these to hang all over the kitchen...

or several of them on the window...

...they would also be cute for teachers and

Sunday School teachers too...

...printable and instructions are here...

http://allsorts.typepad.com/allsorts/2011/02/here-is-a-valentine-angel-from-me-to-you.html

BUTTERSCOTCH PEANUT BUTTER MARSHMALLOW HEARTS

This is such a pretty treat...

and it takes only 4 ingredients...

they would make a pretty Valentine's Day treat

for teachers or anyone else...

...recipe is here....

http://sweetapolita.com/2011/02/butterscotch-peanut-butter-marshmallow-hearts/

PENCIL ARROW VALENTINE

I have always had mixed feelings about Valentine's Day...

I love the holiday and pretty things that go with it...

but I never jumped into it right after Christmas went by...

it made me feel like I was just putting the special meaning of

Christmas in the background and going right on to another holiday...

...so as a craft person I always put some space between the

two events...I waited to start making all these cute heart things until

I got over the let down after Christmas went by so fast....

...but I am going to start posting my Valentine's Day crafts

now so any of you who might want to make them will have time

to do it without a big rush just before it gets here....

I have some really cute things to share and this is one of them....

enjoy!

...you can get this printable here...

http://www.positivelysplendid.com/2013/01/free-valentine-printable.html

VALENTINE DOUGHNUT POPS

What a quick and easy idea this is....

just add a stick to a chocolate covered doughnut and waa...laaa!

you have a cute little, delicious looking doughnut pop!

...these would be great to give as Valentine's or Easter treats....

and perfect to serve on a treat table at a party for any occasion

including birthday parties...

I love this super easy idea...you could even add  'frosting' names

or dates on them....

...you can get instructions here...

http://www.positivelysplendid.com/2012/01/valentine-doughnut-pops.html

PIZZA CASSEROLE

I am always amazed at how many things you can use refrigerator biscuits for...

we keep a can of them, and a can of crescent rolls on hand all the time

and it seems like every time we use them we come up with something

different...and each thing is just a good as the last...

...this recipe looks delicious and I can't wait to try it ...

...recipe is here...

http://www.instructables.com/id/Pizza-Casserole-The-Best-of-Both-Worlds/

BEAUTIFUL OWL BOOKMARKS

Well...it's definitely winter here...check out our predicted wind chills below...

....but as I always say...it's only temporary!

...and now...what better time to read a good book in your nice warm home...

here are some absolutely beautiful owl bookmarks that I wanted to share...

...for the free printables click here....

(look for the little green arrow on the right side to print)

http://sash-kash.deviantart.com/art/Owl-Bookmarks-322158879?offset=40#comments

CLOTHESPIN CATERPILLARS

This is a quick and simple little craft...fun for kids to do....

and adults....one lady said she will probably put magnets

on the back of them and use on her refrigerator...

I think they would be cute to clip around the kitchen...

...when I was a little kid caterpillars was one of the living

creatures outside that I was not scared of...I enjoyed watching

them....

have fun making some of these colorful little guys!

...you can find instructions here...

http://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/2012/05/kid-craft-clothespin-caterpillars.html

FESTIVAL OF SLEEP DAY

Today is:

Festival of Sleep Day!

I could celebrate this holiday right now by going and

snuggling back into bed and sleeping for hours...

good excuse to take a nap don't you think ??

...but however you celebrate it I hope you enjoy your day....

KhristelleGraphics

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2014

So another year has passed by and a new one is starting...

we want to wish all of you the best of everything in the New Year....

this year my resolution will be the same as last year....

to spend my time thinking of the many people in my life

that have been there for us during some difficult medical events I have

gone through...we appreciate so much just knowing you care....

....now here are some cute photo props that I think would be fun

for any time of the year....not just New Year's Eve....

I think both kids and adults would have lots of fun with them...

...you can get these printables here...enjoy!
http://www.iheartnaptime.net/free-printable-new-year-photo-props/