I haven’t disappeared…we just returned from spending time with family for Christmas. I have a ton of pictures, but haven’t even begun to get them off my camera and onto the computer. I thought I’d share one of the Christmas gifts I made this year. I posted a link to this idea before Christmas and…
Monthly Archives: December 2008
I’ve always loved Christmas, but so much more now as a mom. It is so fun to watch the boys tell eachother about Jesus’ birth and get excited to give presents…thrills my heart. I’ll be enjoying the week with my family, so no need to check back here…no posts until sometime next week. Yes, this…
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Too fun! Makes me smile every time.
I love it!! Hope that you have a great Christmas and enjoy every moment with your boys.
Love it! Merry Christmas!
love it!
Merry Christmas Campbells!
what a beautiful card, congrats on your upcoming addition to the family.
Thanks Kathy! We decided not to make the addition of a puppy to the family this Christmas…maybe next! It is crazy enough around here!
This is one of my favorite Christmas 2007 pictures…it is Biggest Brother and Chris at our Christmas Eve Candlelight service. Part of the challenge for candlelight services is you can’t use a flash…for one it is hugely distracting and two it destroys the feel of the moment. So here are some tips depending on your…
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Thanks….I get so confused with all of the numbers. Thanks for explaining things where even I can understand! I can’t wait to try it out!
thanks for the tip. the low-light photos (minus the flash) are where i have the most problem. i’ve already started practicing around my house. 
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Mandy - I just noticed that I picked the same flowered plate for two of the stands that I made and paired it with the exact same base. Thanks for the idea, my mom loved it!! In fact the second flowered plate is going to be a gift for one of her friends.
Lesley - very cute! mine has fudge on it right now
jesse - Love it, I am totally going to give that a go! Glad to see a post, I have been missing reading! Happy New Year!
yvonne - I somehow over looked this idea for Christmas…..but it’s great for birthdays & mother’s day as well!!! Thanks for the tip!
Sandy - Thanks for the cake stand, I love it (mine is the flower plate). It looks great on the table and I can’t wait to bake a cake and use it. You come up with the neatest stuff.
Heidi - Just made one after hitting up the after Christmas sales. Thanks for the inspiration!
http://601hicksfamily.blogspot.com/2009/12/after-christmas-sales.html
Paper Dolls for Boys - I think the old coffee can is genius. So happy to have found your blog via AT.
Julia - Genius.
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Brooke Hoover - I LOVE the coffee can idea ! I am originally from Louisiana and obsessed with Cafe Du Monde coffee tins so now you’ve inspired me of an amazing way to use them! Thanks for your creativity – I have a crafty friend who was looking for affordable cakestands for a tea party – better yet – we can Make them!
Vivien Jordan - THIS DIY IS GODSEND! Thank you so much for sharing. I’m posting your doily runner tomorrow on my blog. I’m so thankful I came across your site…although I can’t remember how exactly. Maybe it was through the Love.Obsess.Inspire blog? Hmm…
Jessica Cudzilo - You are brilliant! I have had so much fun perusing your site tonight. I must go to bed! Thank you for giving me such inspiration! xo!
Kimberly - LOVE IT! I plan on making one this weekend, topping it off with some yummy treats, and it’ll be the perfect housewarming gift for my friend! Not sure how I found this blog, but you’re awesome
Christmas is a Craft: DIY Christmas Gifts « Room to Think - [...] Cakestands – These are so easy! I like to pick up cute plates and candleholders at the thrift store. [...]
Pilar - i just discovered your blog and i love it. congratulations.
Linda - fun tutorial…thank you! The coffee can plate is my favorite too…I love old tins! Happy New Year!
Judy - I love this idea! So creative! I can’t wait to search the flea markets and thrift stores for just the right combinations.
Not sure how I stumbled on your blog, but so glad I did!
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Zelf maak idee: Taart Plateau | Wilma Boekholt, Interieur & Styling - [...] Ook een super leuk idee zijn deze taart plateaus die gemaakt zijn van vintage borden, blikjes, kandelaars en vaasjes. Lijm een bord op een stabiele basis (zoals bijvoorbeeld een blikje, kandelaar of vaasje) en klaar is je taart plateau! Je vind een werkbeschrijving op de website van Asley Ann Photography. [...]
Merciful Blessings - Hi!!! As a NEWBIE BLOGGER navigationg around the www can be a bit overwhelming BUT your page allowed me to slow down, relax, and enjoy a lil’ reading… I totally LUV do it yourself projects, even though I don’t get to them as often as I’d like :/. But of them all, your Coffee Can CakeStand got me… it is being linked to my FB && Twitter as soon as this comment posts – I TOTALLY LUV IT!!!
Mercy of MB_WOO.MOM
XoXo~Bless Up Always~XoXo
Susan P - I like your coffee can cake stand….unique & fun
thanks for your great ideas, photos and posts…glad I found you. God Bless
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