DECK THE HOLIDAY'S

   This diy and recipes come from www.thepinkwisk.co.uk . Truly very unique and imaginative.  Great for young and old alike. Enjoy!  Father Christmas Cookie Lollies On the second day of Christmas The Pink Whisk sent to me…..Father Christmas Cookie Lollies (and if you’re not singing – why not?) You will need: 1 batch of Vanilla Sugar Cookie Dough Lolly sticks Sugarpaste in peach or pink, red and black (or a black icing pen) White edible ribbon (Renshaws) or white sugarpaste Royal icing Pink lustre dust for the cheeks (optional) (Equipment links at the end of the post) Make up the cookie dough as per the instructions here Sugar Cookies and roll out slightly thicker this time to about 7mm thick and chill the sheets of dough. Using circular cutters cut out the cookies using a variety of sizes – use whatever you prefer, size wise. When you have them all cut out insert a lollipop stick through the dough about half way up the cookie. Preheat the oven to 160c Fa

   This comes from www.plumadorable.com .  Enjoy making a few of these as adorable gifts for friends, family and other people close to your hear. Waterless Snow Globes  by Plum Adorable I have so many fun things to show you. I am really excited to share with you what my good friend Courtney did with my mantel. She transformed it into a Christmas wonderland. But, it will have to wait a couple of days because I am busy getting ready for this craft fair that Jess and I are doing on Saturday. For now I will show you how cute and easy these waterless snow globes are. It really does make me smile. ~Jenny

   Tis the season for Christmas trees, lights and gifts, and in the past that has also meant the season of outrageous spending. While the holidays may not be cheap, hard times sometimes call for desperate measures and drastic budget changes. Here’s a look at the hard facts and numbers of this most wonderful time of the year. (click to enlarge)