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Homemade Ice Cream

Catherine — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:45:02 +0000

Complete brilliance, ice cream as a favor, with rock salt and ice to keep things cool.

Thanks, Ohdeedoh

Fringe Party Hats

Catherine — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:08:46 +0000

These must be the prettiest party hats I’ve come across. Get the tutorial here.

Crayon Initials

Catherine — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 03:39:45 +0000

Crayon initials for a teacher, what fun.

Thanks, CRAFT

Izze Sparkling Juice

Catherine — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:02:52 +0000

I was reminded of the yummy refreshing IZZE sparkling juice by Creature Comforts. A sampling of these are the perfect summer hostess gift.

Shovel and a Bucket

AmberLee — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 17:02:26 +0000

Visit this blog post to get the free printable I used for the label when mailing a shovel.

Strawberry Freezer Jam

AmberLee — Fri, 28 May 2010 14:21:05 +0000

This strawberry freezer jam recipe is getting me excited for summertime. It looks simple and so yummy.

Homemade Pesto

AmberLee — Tue, 25 May 2010 04:48:10 +0000

Visit this blog post for the recipe of a friend’s super yummy pesto and a free printable label.

DIY Hot Chocolate Favor

AmberLee — Thu, 20 May 2010 15:51:56 +0000

Visit here to get the details for pretty hot chocolate packets, complete with snow flake marshmallows.

Serious Licorice

AmberLee — Thu, 20 May 2010 05:34:27 +0000

Get the licorice lover in your life some serious licorice. Visit this blog post for details.

Mailable Frames

AmberLee — Sun, 02 May 2010 15:42:19 +0000

I was excited to come across these mailable Polaroid-style frames. I think they’ll make perfect thank-yous after we’ve been or had houseguests.

Interchangable Cake Stand

AmberLee — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:55:44 +0000

Visit this blog post to get my tutorial for making a thrifted cupcake stand with interchangeable plates.

Slip-on Coasters

AmberLee — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:45:40 +0000

Pick up a few of these slip-on coasters for yourself or for a worthy hostess, found via here.

Customized Granola

AmberLee — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:34:36 +0000

You know you’ve always had your own opinion about the best granola, now you can customize your own and even add a picture to the label at mixmygranola.

Custom Chocolate Bars

AmberLee — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:30:18 +0000

Visit Chocri to customize your own chocolate bar.

DIY Moleskine

AmberLee — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:05:01 +0000

This gift of a {DIY moleskine album} would be a treasure.

Hot Chocolate on a Stick

AmberLee — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 07:04:12 +0000

Make hot chocolate on a stick for someone who melts your heart.

Kindereggs

AmberLee — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 07:54:24 +0000

Part treat, part toy, {these} are about the coolest surprise a kid could hope for. Also posted {here}.

Salad Kit

AmberLee — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 07:51:33 +0000

Suprise someone with everything they need to make a salad, in {this} blog post.

Aprons-a-go-go

AmberLee — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 07:25:47 +0000

Get over 100 apron patterns, visit {this} blog post for details.

Printable Thank You Notes

AmberLee — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 15:09:19 +0000

Visit {this} blog post to print off some thank yous to color and doodle and send off for gifts received.

How to Buy Chocolate

AmberLee — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 14:45:13 +0000

Visit {here} to find a guide to buying chocolate for melting, baking, or just plain eating.

How to Melt Chocolate

AmberLee — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 14:31:39 +0000

Put together a package of chocolate-enrobed oreos, strawberries, gummie bears, anything. {Here} is a post that answers all your question about melting or tempering chocolate.

Tea Embellishment Set

AmberLee — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:39:22 +0000

This is an all-time favorite for me. Make your tea time elegant-industrial using this {collection} set spotted {here}. It’s called the “added value collection.” I love it, and somehow really wish I had this for entertaining in college. It’s certainly not too late for me, right?

Blooms in the Winter

AmberLee — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:12:59 +0000

Visit {here} for a tutorial on gifting forced blooms from bulbs in the wintertime. Pretty paperwhite blossoms are such a welcome, unexpected site in the dead of winter.

Root Beer Sampler

AmberLee — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 23:38:13 +0000

What a great idea to put together a {root beer sampler} for a beverage enthusiast, found via {here}. (photo via {here})

Magnolia Wreath

AmberLee — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 07:24:07 +0000

Make or {buy} a fresh wreath for the perfect holiday hostess gift.

Graphic Cutting Boards

AmberLee — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 07:15:28 +0000

Art on a cutting board. I think it was meant to be. Available {here} found via {here}.

Bob, Dip, Crunch

AmberLee — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:50:20 +0000

Surprise someone with a kit to bob for apples and some homemade granola using {these} free printable tags.

Homemade Hot Sauce Label

AmberLee — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:41:11 +0000

Make your own hot sauce and use {this} free printable label for a fun surprise to add to dad’s breakfast in bed.

Hostess Gifts for the Whole Family

AmberLee — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:47:59 +0000

A few fun surprises you can take to your next holiday gathering to please everyone, in {this} blog post.

{Photo from here}.

Calendar Tea Towel

AmberLee — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:21:28 +0000

Get this free pretty printable for a tea towel {here}, found {here}.

Candy Apples

AmberLee — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:29:42 +0000

Candy apples are always a welcome treat, get the recipe {here}, recommended {here}.

Gifts of Food

AmberLee — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:49:00 +0000

Find gourmet peanut butter in some very tempting flavors and other great gifts of food in {this} blog post.

Bulbs as Favors

AmberLee — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:43:12 +0000

{Beautifully-wrapped bulbs} make the perfect fall favor.

Breakfast

AmberLee — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:42:31 +0000

A very fun breakfast book and other great breakfasty ideas in {this} blog post.