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Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Nirit Levav - Bicycle Chain Dogs

I'm back, folks! Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!

Our Christmas break was terrific!  Darn the chores that are awaiting though -all that unpacking and laundry!

Meanwhile, here's something to share until I get back into the normal swing of things. Only a week more of total abandonment of routine until school reopens again after a 2 month break. Then it’s back to the regular beat of that daily rhythm that we thrive on.



Using discarded bicycle chains, Israel-based artist Nirit  upcyles them to create life-sized dogs of various breeds.
More pics @ http://www.niritlevav.com/

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Santa Bread

This popped up on Pinterest and I thought it was too cute to pass up!
Although mine did kinda look like Santa, it didn't taste like bread! It was hard and bland. Rodney said that was because I didn't add enough sugar for the yeast to feed on and fart! LOL!
I am quite sure it was because I didn't let the dough rest long enough (about an hour). It didn't double in size. Yep, patience just isn't one of my virtues

We are taking a blog break and will be back after Christmas.

Until then....

Merry Christmas, everyone!

Sunday, December 16, 2012

Shell And Sand Mosaics by Svetlana Ivanchenko

These spectacular mosaics made of materials typically found on a beach like sand, pebbles, seashells etc are created by Ukrainian artist Svetlana Ivanchenko.

More pics at the artist's website - http://svetlana.ivanchenko.dp.ua

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Twelve Days Of Christmas

Callye of SweetSugarbelle invited 11 talented cookiers to help her 'cookify' this Christmas classic!
Check out her blog for a detailed tutorial for each of the twelve days of Christmas.

ON THE FIRST DAY OF CHRISTMAS, MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME...
A Partridge In A Pear Tree by SweetSugarBelle

ON THE SECOND DAY OF CHRISTMAS,MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME.....
Two Turtle Doves by the the Cookie Artisan 

ON THE THIRD DAY OF CHRISTMAS, MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME....
Three French Hens by Haniela’s

ON THE FOURTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS, MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME......
Four Calling Birds by Marielle de Vroome

ON THE FIFTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS, MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME.....
Five Golden Rings by Ali-Bee’s Bake Shop

ON THE SIXTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS, MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME....
Six Geese A Laying by Montreal Confections

ON THE SEVENTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS, MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME.....
Seven Swans A Swimming by The Bearfoot Baker

ON THE EIGHTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS, MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME......
Eight Maids A Milking by Arty McGoo

ON THE NINTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS, MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME.....
Nine Ladies Dancing by Klickitat Street

ON THE TENTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS, MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME.....
Ten Lords A Leaping by Susan

ON THE ELEVENTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS, MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME....
Eleven Pipers Piping by Lila Loa

ON THE TWELFTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS, MY TRUE LOVE SEND TO ME....
Twelve Drummers Drumming by Glorious Treats


Sunday, December 9, 2012

DIY Christmas Ideas 2012

Only 14 days to  Christmas!
Some of my fave DIY Christmas ideas from Pinterest to share.

Gingerbread Bird House


Toilet Roll Christmas Wreath
Source: kiflieslevendula.blogspot.com via Megan on Pinterest


Oreos dipped in white chocolate (put on sticks) with red frosting to look like peppermints


Tiny Gingerbread houses That Perch On Your Mugs!
Source: notmartha.org via Lisa on Pinterest


Easy DIY decor for Christmas


Cupcake Ornament


Felt Snowman Canister Covers
Source: bhg.com via Janneman on Pinterest


Ribbon Trees
Fun and beautiful for any occasion


Christmas Ornament
This is so pretty!

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Mission: Homespun Christmas Tree Cutter

Pam of CookieCrazie invited several talented cookiers to be part of a collaboration to create a cookie design using her new homespun Christmas tree cutter they each received at CookieCon.

Click on the following links and enjoy checking them out!

1 Ali – Ali Bee’s Bake Shop

2 CeCe – Tactical Baker
3 Laurie – Cookie Bliss

4 Andrea – Cupookie

5 Christine – Sugar Cravings
6 Heather – Sugar Nosh Treats
7 Lorraine – Lorraine’s Cookies

8 Penny – Grammie’s Cookies N Goodies
9 Nancy – Seasons of Joy
10 Kim – The Partiologist
11 Maryann – Cookie Artisan
12 Jen – Posh Pastries
13 Jennifer – Cookie Cutter Creations

14 Tricia – The Cookie Loft Girls
15 Elizabeth – Lizy B Bakes

16 Stephanie – Ice My Biscuit

17 Melissa – The Baked Equation
18 Liz – Arty McGoo