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Archive for December, 2006

Recycle a Christmas Tree

By editor ⋅ December 27, 2006 ⋅ Post a comment

 “Treecyling”
or How to Recycle a Christmas Tree
When it is time to take down the Christmas tree, don’t just discard it - think green and recycle!  There are many simple recycling ideas which can prolong the useful life of your Christmas tree long after the Christmas season.
Prepare your Christmas tree for recycling this year by first removing any [...]

Decoupage Puzzle Blocks

By editor ⋅ December 26, 2006 ⋅ Post a comment

Decoupage Puzzle Blocks are a unique craft that you can make to suit both the recipient and the occasion.  Perfect to give at Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, this project is unusual in that it works equally well for men or women, boys or girls.
The basic project consists of covering six wooden blocks with six different pictures or [...]

Print Money Gift Cards

By editor ⋅ December 23, 2006 ⋅ Post a comment

Give even last-minute Christmas gifts with elegance and style! 
Here are three free Christmas money cards, inspired by vintage postcards, to print on your computer.  Each one uses one sheet of card stock or plain paper.  All of them are great for giving cash gifts, gift certificates or even Chore Coupons that promise the gift of your time.
There are [...]

Oreo Truffles -Homemade Gift for Men!

By editor ⋅ December 18, 2006 ⋅ Post a comment

I’ve never had guys ask me for a recipe before, but I did today - the men in our family adored the homemade Oreo Truffles that I mentioned in my last blog.  They actually passed them around to each other, which was another first for me - usually I’m the one extending the plate of cookies [...]

The Trials of Taste-Testing

By editor ⋅ December 17, 2006 ⋅ Post a comment

Well - I just finished making four bottles of Irish Cream (like Bailey’s), six blue cheese balls, and dozens and dozens of oreo truffles.  Now I’m beginning to think it’s all a conspiracy to make me gain weight before the Christmas gatherings even begin.
Admit it now, c’mon - if you’re anything like me then you can’t [...]

Homemade Bath and Beauty Recipes

By editor ⋅ December 10, 2006 ⋅ 2 comments

Bath and beauty products that you make yourself to give as gifts are more personal and meaningful than their expensive commercial counterparts.  Carefully chosen oils, herbs, fruits and spices allow a wide variety of fragrant concoctions, while common ingredients such as epsom salts, baking soda or oatmeal are easy to work with and readily available.
On Creative-Home.net, you’ll find [...]

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