For this month’s Silhouette Challenge, I am working with one of my favorite mediums: Glitter Heat Transfer Vinyl. I use it instead of rhinestones and I love this stuff. I guess it’s not fair to really call it a challenge since I’ve worked with it before. But this is my first “glitter vinyl instead of rhinestones” Christmas Pillow. It’s been… View Post
Christmas Cookies – Old Family Favorites – Apricot Pinwheel Cookies
Today is Saturday and if you were here last Saturday, you know what that means! Baking Day! The old family favorite today is Apricot Pinwheels. You can find last week’s favorite, Tollhouse Cupcakes HERE. Apricot Pinwheel Cookies were my absolute favorite Christmas Cookie when I was a kid. My mom only made these for Christmas because they take a bit… View Post
Dresser Mirror – A simple DIY
Ever since I’ve decided to embrace the color of my bedroom walls after I hacked my Ikea dresser, I want to re-decorate the entire room. Well, I guess it’s not redecorate since I never really did anything to that room since I bought the house. It’s high time, don’t you think! Future plans include making a headboard, new linens, curtains…the… View Post
iPad Mini Giveaway
If you ask Dan what was his favorite gift that he received last Christmas, I think he would say his iPad Mini. If you would love to put an iPad Mini in someone’s stocking this year (or if it’s on your wish list), here’s a chance (or 24 chances!) to win one! I have teamed up with 11 amazing bloggers… View Post
Christmas Cookies – Old Family Favorites – Toll House Cupcakes
Today is the day that I’m starting a new series here at Create & Babble. I’ll be getting out my pretty mixer and cookie sheets and start baking Christmas Cookies. Old family favorites! I haven’t baked cookies since the ones I made for the cookie table at my daughter’s wedding, so it’s time! Today I’m sharing a recipe for Tollhouse… View Post