walk down 2014: popular posts

ok this year? 

probably one of the most challenging ones 

i've had as far as personal issues but 

one of the most fun i've had as far as creative issues go.

sure don't wanna bring up those personal issues so let's just take a look at the top 15 reader/popular posts for 2014.

so in no particular order, 

let's begin.

just click on the link below the pic to take you to the post.

1. an edible jewelry box? i must say i didn't see this one coming when i started it in the kitchen.

2. but i did see these turkey legs as soon as i saw the bones. weird i know.

3. i need to do more simplified cake pops. 

these babies prove that cuz they gotta lotta love even if they were cry babies.

4. i LOVE caramel apples but had no idea how to make a new recipe since pinterest has every kind out there in the universe except for apples with furniture sitting on top so i figured that wouldn't look good, and made these little apple magnets instead.

5. mason jars are another pinterest craze but i couldn't have another jar sitting around my shelves or i would be put in one by my hubby (just kidding) so i made these bag ones instead.6. funny what a cool printable can do to my brain. i turned it into an oven with a tiny treat inside.

7. oh these are quite goofy. but most dysfunctional families are, not that i'd know about it...

8. and speaking of dysfunctional, this couple is not exactly what you'd expect.

9. perhaps they needed a love spell cast from these witches?

10. here's a tv you won't mind your man watching.

11. a birthday cake made for any kinda dieter.

12. fruit juice bottles turn into winter fun bottles.

13. goodness i wouldn't of ever thought a football post would get so much attention being as football illiterate as i am.

14. ahhh! my little mason jars make me happy whenever i look at them.

15. and my most favorite post for the year 2014.

cuz as far as my blog goes,

for now,

i'm never leaving this place.

and hope you don't either.

happy new year 2015 everyone!!!

new year's eve baby food sticks

Christmas is over.

my tree is down.

my ornaments are put away in color coated categories.

the christmas cards are placed in neat stacks with my cardstock so i can cut them up 

and make pretty garland for next year.

the lights are rolled up and stocked 

in organized labeled boxes.

the...the...

then i woke up.

shoot.

let's just make something for the 

next holiday instead shall we?

how about some babies?

i was thinking i'd make some kinda edible baby treat but 

my fridge is busting out the seam with Christmas goodies that i don't think 

my thighs would appreciate if i made another thing.

so i made some food sticks instead with supplies i got from michael's and hobby lobby.

i just cut out those tiny cardstock circles. 

ok so they aren't exactly perfect circles and more like irregular oval circle thingies but they work!?!

heehee

let's give him a place to go.

those silver balls are from michael's.

they come in a bag that are really vase fillers and come in different colors and sizes. 

these balls are about 1/2 inch size and there are even smaller ones in the same bag i didn't use.

now let's get that baby.

you can put these babies on anything you find.

then the party can start.

diaper?

yikes!

that's some w-i-l-d party!!!

hope they find that diaper before the new year starts...

merry merry day with a merry christmas party

the day has finally arrived!!!

merry christmas everyone!!!!

when i look at these from a party i had just 9 days after thanksgiving, 

it makes me realize that it's not so much my age that makes me tired, 

as it is with all the craziness i concote.

but boy oh boy does it bring a ton of happy happy memories.

it's worth the fatigue and i'll do it again like i do every year.

cuz i'll forget the work, 

and i'll forget the stress, 

and i'll forget the money that goes into everything.

but i won't forget the joy.

whatever it takes for you,

whether it's insanity like me or 

a peaceful christmas slumber, 

i hope this christmas gives you nothing but 

happy happy memories.

A BLESSED CHRISTMAS 

TO YOU AND YOURS!!!

my christmas 2014 round-up

whew! almost made it thru another year.

here's a post that you will hopefully hang onto for a 

sled-filled bucket o'fun. 

just click on the link right below each picture to take you to the original post.

ok let's go!

try this different kinda fudge 

different kinda cookie mix gift!

 you can put whatever you want in these 

for a fun favor treat. 

gingerbread houses that won't mold? 

yes please!

make these 5 minute candy ornaments for kids of all ages.

worthy of cookie hiding in a closet 

so you can eat it all by yourself kinda cookie.

hopefully you'll see these ugly sweaters

 as cute mini treats instead.

these edible elves are guaranteed to give you a giggle or two.

and last but not least, hope you have what these guys say.

merry merry!!!!

yogurt candy ornaments

christmas crunch time.

ugh.

the only christmas crunch i want to hear about is what's in my cereal bowl.

and so to make a post and do some blah blah blahing there is very little time for, 

i'm going to make this a very picture heavy tutorial that actually took me 2 hours to create for a 

5 minute craft.

i do beleive i need to get my priorites straight!

so without further ado, 

may i present to you,

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...

huh?!

oh sorry i grabbed a quickie nap there while i had the chance!

better get hopping 

back to wrapping and shopping

and baking and making

and crying and dying

cuz i wanna do SOOO much more for christmas :>O