How to make Paper Lanterns

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It seems like our Christmas decorating this year has been really unique, from the decorations on the front porch to the addition of the burlap on the Mantel…most everything is different, unusual and definitely unique. I like it that way…it’s pretty cool! When I received my new Epic Tool for Die Cuts from Lifestyle Crafts… [Continue Reading]

Christmas Cupcake Toppers

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Charlotte from The Paper Cupcake is at it again…creating the most adorable Christmas Cupcake Toppers! The Christmas Cupcake Toppers are FREE and are available to Cupcake Chronicles Newsletter subscribers. If you aren’t a subscriber, you can read all about the newsletter and sign up! Please visit The Paper Cupcake and check all of her fun… [Continue Reading]

Rustic Christmas Mantel

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I’m so excited to share my Rustic Christmas Mantel with you! Although I loved the Mantel we decorated last year, I really love the rustic feel and simplicity of this year’s creation. After decorating the Dining Room Chandelier and Table, we loved the burlap mixed with fresh green and the whimsy of the wooden clothes… [Continue Reading]

Christmas Cupcakes: Candy Cane Shooters

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Welcome to Cupcake Tuesday! I’m so glad to have you! I have updated the Cupcake Heaven page, there are over 150 designs and recipes! Check it out!! We have been busy little elves here decorating our house, preparing our Christmas table and sharing Christmas cards. You all know how I love simple, easy but show stopping.… [Continue Reading]

Christmas Tree Tour: Photo Tree

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Well, I’m back again today with another fun themed Christmas Tree. We are enjoying the Ladder Tree that we put up in the front foyer. And making our way around the house, decorating like little elves. Today we are sharing our Photo Tree…you have heard of Cookie Exchanges, and of course exchanging presents…well how about… [Continue Reading]

Holiday Table Decorations

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One of the things I love most about decorating is creating and watching it evolve. It’s kind of a love-hate relationship that we have going on though. You see, when you have a vision in your head that you think is going to be great, and then it doesn’t turn out…I hate it. BUT, the… [Continue Reading]

Holiday Recipe Bake-Off and Giveaway

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This VERY special giveaway is sponsored by Ultragrain Flour. It’s a little different than our regular giveaways, there are a few special details. For the Holiday Recipe Bake-Off, I will be transforming these Hot Cocoa Cupcakes with Ultragrain Flour…mark your calendar for next Wednesday, December 7th and you can add your recipes too! We also… [Continue Reading]