fog and the beach

hostess gift

  i made some cards from some cardstock and some envelopes i had in my paper stash. they are for my aunt who is hosting our family on xmas eve tonight.

Mushrooms

I made these yesterday with wood pieces from the craft store, paint, and hot glue. You could add a screw hook to the top to hang it.

beach visit

The beach erosion was exceptional at this particular beach located here in Rhode Island.  We watched the huge waves as a snow storm approaches us from Connecticut in a few hours…

teacher gifts

I wrapped up some handmade journals and bookmarks last night to give to the teachers today.  I used paper bags (cut up) for the wrapping and Martha baker’s twine and labels. I also made a batch of Emeril Legasse’s recipe for banana bread.  The kids ate it and liked it so I figure it must be good. I have 3 hours to myself today to finish other stuff …

*Christmas cards*

i started stamping some cards last night using martha stewart clear stamps, ink and martha’s glitter :

cookbook sneakpeek

i hand stamped and paper-cut the covers.

Eat your “vechdables”!

family cookbook project progress

I have taken the 30 some odd recipes I have received from my very helpful family and started creating our family recipe book. It’s surprisingly interesting to see what recipes people submit,  how they are written out, and so on.  I am trying to keep the cost somewhat low so I gave up the idea of cute little binders and went for report covers. I’ll post another picture when I have more progress made. I’m so glad I am halfway done-it’s due by Dec. 24th…

a 20 degree day at the beach