Thursday, December 31, 2009

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Felt Bow Tie Pasta

In less than 5 minutes, I made 24 pieces of pasta. Super easy and I can't wait to see how they hold up against a two and half year old!

Cut a 1.5" felt rectangle. Trim edges with pinking shears.

Pinch felt and glue (or sew) together in the middle to form the shape.

More felt food to come...

Monday, December 28, 2009

Candy Cane Chocolate Hearts

Create a super easy treat using left over holiday candy canes!

Unwrap your candies and lay them out on parchment paper in the shape of hearts.

Melt chocolate.

Snap a shot of your adorable assistant.

Spoon the chocolate into the hearts. Be sure to get every nook. We opted to use colored sprinkles we had on-hand but I would've loved to top these with silver dragees.

Saturday, December 26, 2009

Hangover Kit

If you are hosting a New Year's Eve party, these hangover kits from Hip Hostess would make an adorable favor to pass out as guests head home! They will thank you greatly in the morning!

Friday, December 25, 2009

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Monday, December 21, 2009

Coffee Mug Gingerbread House

Simply brilliant! Check out the coffee mug gingerbread house tutorial over at Not Martha.

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Modern Advent Calendar

Get a modern advent calendar from Mibo. Ok so it's too late to use this year, but I can't wait to make them next year and mail to friends.

Friday, December 18, 2009

Printable Christmas Tags



Orange You Lucky has an whimsical set.

Mushy's tags are perfect the little ones gifts

Sweet Jessie's vintage tags reminds me of my childhood

Modern red and turquoise (love the color combo) from Paper Crave

Eat Drink Chic has a delightful jumbo gift tag

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

A personalized message from Santa Claus


I found a super cute site called Portable North Pole. You answer a few fun questions about your child like name, age, state, something they have been good at all year and a gift they will be receiving for Christmas. Next upload a photo of him/her and the site puts together a personalized video from Santa.


My daughter was delighted (and shocked) when she saw Santa had a photo of her in his book. We've watched the video numerous times (seriously at least 10 times just today alone).


Click here to make you own video.

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Christmas Tree Ribbon Tee


Super sweet holiday tee! Get the details at Just a Betty trying to be a Martha. My daughter and I will be making her version of this tee this week. I can't wait to see how it turns out!

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Holiday Cookie Exchange

Every year I host a cookie exchange. So in my quest to create something new and fabulous, I stumbled across Eleni's. Oh my goodness! I've died and gone to cookie heaven. These cookies are works of art and I think I'd feel guilty actually eating one of these beauties.

Do you have a favorite holiday cookie? A recipe you'd like to share?

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

It's Finally Here!

I'm so excited to be participating in Ucreate's Holiday Boutique. You don't have to scour for a parking spot or fight the crowds at the mall. Shop from the comfort of your home. Each shop is offering a fantastic discount. Go HERE and check out the coolest vendors for all of your holiday shopping! And be sure to check out yours truly, Social Butterflies.

Social Butterflies Boutique Discounts:
-15% discount when customers enter "UCREATE" at checkout (excludes shipping)
-Buy 4 items get 5th free (equal or lesser value)
{Discounts and free items will be refunded through Paypal.}