Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Happy Accident: Silver and White Wedding and Thank You Cards
Thursday, August 7, 2014
BFF Open House LInk Party #170
Yikes! It's already that time again. I've done absolutely nothing creative this week so I am anxious to see what you've all been up to. Last week's party had some fabtastic ideas and here are just a few!
I always find something to drool over at Rena's blog Jewelry Making Journal and these Boho Steampunk Earrings are no exceptions. Not only so much fun but what a great stash busting project!
Just like when you look better you feel better, I think our creative tools might work better when they look glamtastic! Check out this cool tool makeover from the DIY Homegirl.
You can use your glam'd up tools to make this No Sew Slipcover Headboard with Drop Cloth Rosettes. Visit DIY Fun Ideas for the details.
This week's chocolate feature is from Some of This and That combining three essential food groups: Chocolate. Peanut Butter. Cheesecake. You're welcome!
Let's party!
Thursday, July 31, 2014
BFF Open House Link Party #169
Hi all! Hope you've had a wonderful week and thanks for joining the party once again and sharing your latest creations. Some highlights from last week's party.
I am drawn to book crafts and also love flower crafts. This project from Some of This and That combines both in this gorgeous book flower. Super simple to make and what a great accent piece.
In keeping with a book theme, how about these fun Bohemian Bookmarks from the blog Designs by Miss Mandee? She has a FREE download for you!
I must have paper on my mind this week because this gorgeous paper wreath by Jen at My Scrappy Chic. Beautiful!
As for this week's chocolate feature, well it speaks for itself!
Oreo Cookies Torte ( to die for) from Culinary Flavors. Oh My!
Now, on to this week's party!
Monday, July 28, 2014
DIY Upscale Men's Leather Bracelets
Mr. Chocolate and I were having a daycation one weekend and we were near a store I’ve long wanted to go to in Seattle : Fusion Beads. DANGER!! This place is amazing, especially if you are looking for something extra special.
I’ve seen some really nice leather and metal bracelets in stores but ca-ching. Out of my price range. Fortunately, Fusion Beads carries some gorgeous leathers and best of all the big bold findings that go with the leather. We had fun picking out the components for each and I'm really happy with the results.
The closures are magnetic and you simply glue each end to the end of the leather after adding whatever slider beads you want. The beads range in price from $1 up and the clasps were about $6. Total cost to make each bracelet was about $12. A far FAR cry from this one below by David Yurman (whose designs I love but... ) @ $595.
Thursday, July 24, 2014
BFF Open House Link Party #168
Happy Friday Eve everyone. Welcome to another party. Hope wherever you are you are staying cool ! This week's features all have a bit of a modern twist. Let's see shall we?
I am in love with these DIY concrete tea light holders from Jenise at DIY Fun Ideas. Can you guess what she used for the molds?
Jenise's candlesticks go perfectly with this mid-century modern DIY house number sign by DIY Mother. So many possibilities using letters, special numbers ( birth dates, anniversary dates etc. ).
Both of these would fit right in with this modern but budget friendly glam dining room makeover from Megan at She Said
This week's chocolate feature also incorporates a modern twist. How about a triple chocolate cinnamon roll? Thank you (I think!) to Some of This and That for sharing!
Now on to this week's party!
Monday, July 21, 2014
Copper and Blue Tassel Necklace and Teardrop Earrings
I’ve been on a blue kick lately. Sharing this birthday present I made using copper chain and shades of blue beads. All supplies are from Blue Moon Beads for which I am a design team member. Design is my own.
The pendant is a combination of the copper and pear charms, the blue beads, and extra chain.
Thursday, July 17, 2014
BFF Open House Link Party #167
Happy Friday Eve all. Hope you're having a great week. Another fun party last week and here are a few highlights!
Who doesn't love an Anthropologie knockoff? Love these tassel key chains that Kim from Made In A Day shared. They could also be adapted to make a fun pendant or earrings.
Artsy VaVa shared another fabulous furniture transformation. Love this chippy milk paint finish she did to highlight the needlepoint seat.
Transformations aren't just for furniture. Mich in LA is back with another great jewelry makeover you need to check out!
This week's chocolate feature is a classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter. Some of you of a certain age may recall the "you got chocolate in my peanut butter / you got peanut butter in my chocolate" commercials. Who cares who got what in what. Eat these Reeses Cupcakes from Sarah at Saralynnssweets!
Now, on to this week's party!
Sunday, July 13, 2014
No Bake Layered Cheesecake Parfaits
Ingredients:
- 2 Pkg Cream Cheese
- 1 Can Sweetened Condensed Milk
- Graham Crackers (I used Honey Maid and used one sleeve from the box)
- Strawberries
- Dark Chocolate (I used 3 regular sized Hershey’s dark chocolate bars)
- Whipping Cream
To make the cheesecake filling. ( It is so easy I didn’t even take pictures mostly because I forgot but still….)
Mix 2 packages of cream cheese with one can of sweetened condensed milk. I just beat with my hand mixer until well blended. Chill at least an hour but this is a great make ahead so you can make a day or more in advance. This will make enough filling for about 4 6 oz servings.
While your filling is chilling, make your graham cracker crumbs and the dark chocolate ganache.
For the crumb layer, crush graham crackers in food processor or you can break up and put in a large plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin. Mix with a little melted butter.
For the ganache, heat 1/3 C whipping cream in microwave until hot but not boiling. Break dark chocolate bars into bowl, pour whipping cream over, stir to blend and let cool.
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Thursday, July 10, 2014
BFF Open House Link Party #166
Happy Friday Eve everyone. Hope you've had a wonderful week. Getting excited to see College Boy for a couple of weeks since he's been doing a Summer Research Project at school and hasn't been home. Maybe because I'm thinking up things to make for him, this week's features are all chocolate!
Let's start with these tasty little morsels from LouLouGirls. Oreo Balls! Oreos with more chocolate? Yes please! Perfect for a party or to have on hand when you just need a bite of chocolate.
Then there are these gorgeous Black and White Chocolate Cups from Culinary Flavors.
Too hot to bake? Life With The Crust Cut Off has you covered with these no bake Mint Chocolate Bars.
I couldn't resist featuring another creation from Parrish at Life With The Crust Cut Off and I dare you to resist these no bake S'Mores Cheesecakes!
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Gold and Blue Enameled Chain Statement Necklace
All supplies for this post are from Blue Moon Beads. I received products to play with as part of my role on the Blue Moon Bead design team. You can find Blue Moon Beads supplies at your local JoAnns!
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