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Horchata Cupcakes

For Cinco de Mayo!

April 12, 2013 by 4 Comments
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(Used in this project: Small Diamond Tags and Envelope Seals in Fest style.) I’m hosting a Cinco de Mayo party at my house this year, so I thought it’d be fun to make a batch of Horchata cupcakes for the occasion. This recipe, adapted from Chockylit’s Cupcake Bakeshop, is one of my absolute favorite cupcake recipes of all time, and it’s worth the extra effort it takes to prepare. Plus, if you make a double batch of the Horchata, you’ll have enough to serve as a beverage during the … [Read more...]

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Celebrating Passover

with Guest Blogger, Chana Scop

March 22, 2013 by 3 Comments
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Please welcome guest blogger, Chana Scop. Chana is a proud wife and mother of seven living in Mill Valley, California. She is inspired by the colors and textures of every day life and loves sharing her creative ideas with her community. Chana writes DIY projects, crafts and recipes celebrating her Jewish faith and shlichus on her blog, Chana's Art Room and is the co-director of Chabad of Mill Valley with her husband, Rabbi Hillel Scop. Passover, or Pesach is a time to celebrate Freedom. I … [Read more...]

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Shamrock Shakes

March 8, 2013 by 2 Comments
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To celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day this year, my husband and I have decided to throw a dinner party for some close friends. Our menu consists of traditional Irish fare such as corned beef and cabbage, Guinness mustard, and Irish Soda bread. For dessert, however, we’ve decided to go the non-traditional route with homemade Shamrock Shakes. They’re green, minty, and super delicious – the perfect way to end the night. Enjoy! Homemade Shamrock Shakes Makes 2 to 3 servings. • 2 cups … [Read more...]

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Special Occasion Coaster Ideas

February 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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By now it should come as no surprise that our coasters are new and improved. Extra-thick and completely customizable with different styles and colors, My Own Labels coasters are sure to hold up in any situation but also create a wow factor at the same time. It's the little details that count so I've assembled five of our favorite coaster ideas for adding personalized touches to your next gathering, celebration or simple gift. 1. Birthday Celebrations Surprise a friend or family member for … [Read more...]

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Heart Marshmallows

February 4, 2013 by 1 Comment
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After seeing this recipe from MarthaStewart.com, I decided heart-shaped marshmallows would make the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for my friends this year. I especially like this idea because these marshmallows pair up really well with my [hot chocolate truffle balls]. Plus, I like that they can be customized. For instance, you can add a flavor extract (like peppermint or vanilla), food coloring, or you can even dip them in chocolate if you want to make them super fancy. Homemade … [Read more...]

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After-Holiday Granola Bars

January 11, 2013 by 1 Comment
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Now that holiday season is over, I’m feeling the need to step away from rich foods and sweets, and opt for healthier alternatives for the New Year. That’s why I decided to make these “after-holiday” granola bars for my family and co-workers this week. They’re sweetened with dates, lightly salted, and make a great healthy breakfast or snack option on the go. The best part is that they’re super easy to prepare, and totally customizable. You can mix in any kind of nut, dried fruit, or … [Read more...]

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DIY Calling Bird Ornaments

December 21, 2012 by 1 Comment
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In Florida, its difficult to recycle soda cans (hundreds go in the trash) — which is ghastly to a native Oregonian (the first state in the nation to enact container deposit legislation on soda-bottles and cans in 1972). In other words, any excuse to re-use them (and start a project), is welcomed with eager hands. Stretching your creativity to repurpose items to be decorative is impressive and fun! The inner aluminum of the cans give off a great glow when placed near lights, which I found make … [Read more...]

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Gingerbread Cookies

December 19, 2012 by 3 Comments
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Decorating gingerbread cookies is a Christmas tradition I’ve always enjoyed, so this year I decided to spice things up by making large gingerbread people who represent my real-life friends and family, and to give each individual their own respective cookie as a Christmas gift. To frost my cookies, I used store bought cookie icing in various colors, and chose one feature from each person – usually hair or clothing style – as inspiration. For instance, my father always wears coveralls … [Read more...]

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Soy Tin Candles

December 17, 2012 by 1 Comment
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Warming up with the fragrance and glow of natural candles couldn’t be easier as shown in this recipe for making soy candles. Melt, pour, and then decorate the jars for the perfect gift! Materials: • Metal tins with lids • Waxed and wired wicks with tabs • Hot glue gun • Double boiler • Soy wax • Thermometer Optional Materials: • Crayon pieces or wax dye • Natural essential oils for fragrance 1. Use the hot glue to secure the wick tabs to the bottom of the tins. … [Read more...]

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Candy Cane Cooler

December 14, 2012 by 2 Comments
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I've always enjoyed making festive beverages for friend and family gatherings during the holidays, so when I came across a recipe for candy cane coolers on the web, I immediately bookmarked it so I could try it myself once I got my hands on some candy canes this year. Much to my dismay, this particular recipe looked a lot better than it tasted. So, in order to salvage my ingredients, I took a few liberties and came up with a candy cane recipe that tasted exactly how I envisioned. And since I'm … [Read more...]

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