DECK THE HOLIDAY'S

  This recipe was found at  www.foodpluswords.com  .  Another over the top dessert! Black Velvet Layer Cake look at this cake! isn’t it sinister? isn’t is spooky? don’t you just want to eat the whole thing in one sitting? i honestly can’t think of a more perfect cake for halloween. black velvet cake! with chocolate marshmallow frosting, no less! black velvet: it’s not just a name for a horse anymore! or kitschy paintings of kittens! or a ridiculous, cheesy ’80′s song! wait. the horse was black beauty, not black velvet. just kidding. also, that song is stuck in my head now. go listen to it. it’s ridiculous. alright, let’s talk about this cake. aside from the fact that it’s uber-black (totally metal!), it’s also  effing delicious . italics for emphasis and seriousness. it’s that good. most scrumptious version of red velvet cake i’ve ever made. true story. you know how sometimes red velvet cakes are super-gorgeous to look at, but once you take

   This comes from  www.marthastewart.com  .  Make these early enought and send them not just for xmas cards but also, possibly an xmas party.  When someone gets one of these, it won't get thrown away, it will be shown and talked about for the holiday season. Enjoy!    The art of handmade holiday cards is a treasure for the creator and recipient alike. This season, try your hand at one of our many holiday-card craft ideas. Whether the sentiment is embossed, decked in ribbon, or encasing a prized photograph, the extra time will be well worth it when your cards are opened. With a few basic techniques, you can create a wide range of looks by varying shapes, color, and decorative details. These snowman and snowflake pop-ups are decorated with glitter and glue, and inscribed with a fountain pen dipped in red ink. Tools and Materials Templates , enlarged to desired size Fountain pen Red ink Card stock Utility knife Glue Glitter Ribbon, optional Introduc