Christmas Crafts

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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 [...]

Free Christmas Printables

By editor ⋅ November 29, 2006 ⋅ Post a comment

I’ve added lots of free Christmas printables to my new directory of favorite craft links. My interest in this goes back to my childhood, when much of the delight leading up to Christmas involved simple activities like making paper chains or coloring Christmas scenes.
You’ll find a wide variety of free printable Christmas cards, Christmas party invitations, gift [...]