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Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Birthday Tree

I love my multi purpose twig branch...I hang homemade ornaments on it according to the season/occasion.

I had a mini set of led lights on hand (left over from a science project) and they were just perfect, I loved how the tree glowed!

Here is the tree all dressed up for my daughters birthday.








For more pics of my daughters birthday party, click here.
To see my Valentine version of the tree, click here.

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posted by Unknown @ Tuesday, February 28, 2012   36 Comments

Sunday, February 26, 2012

Make the Scene Monday #14

It`s Make the Scene Monday time again!
Are you watching the Academy Awards?
Or I guess I should say, Did you watch the Academy Awards? This post is for Monday after all.


I survived my daughters 11th birthday slumber party, it was a hit! Check out a few pics here.

Here are the top viewed links from last week 

My 1929 Charmer
Kitchen Remodel Part 3


Twigg Studios
My Latest Thrifty Finds


&


Twigg Studios (Again!!)


Ruffled Felt American Flag Pillow (no sew)


Grab a feature button ladies! 
If you haven't already, be sure to "linky" follow - let me know and I'll follow you back!

Click here to follow this blog and view my other followers...



Lets get this party started!
I would love for you to follow me via GFC, FB, Twitter or Pinterest but it's not a rule :) But if you decide to follow me, leave a comment and I'll follow you right back!
I just have a couple of incey weencey rules and they are that you keep it family-friendly, and that you not link directly to your shop. I would love to host a giveaway if you want to promote your business!
Happy Monday everyone!



 



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posted by Unknown @ Sunday, February 26, 2012   23 Comments

An Awesome 11th Birthday

So I pulled it off....
The party went great! The girls hung out, danced, watched a couple movies, played truth or dare!!!
And I survived!!
No, really they were awesome...they weren't up too late and there was no mess...the best part is, my daughter had an awesome time.

Here's a few pics...








Do you see the branches in the lower right hand corner? That's my Valentine Tree turned Birthday Tree...
I'll post in more detail later this week!



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posted by Unknown @ Sunday, February 26, 2012   52 Comments

Friday, February 24, 2012

Does anyone have a time machine?

Arggh!
I'm running out of time.

My daughter's 11th birthday party is tomorrow evening.....
and this is how the playroom looks right now.



There are still balloons in the corner from my son's birthday back in November...I'm really not that lazy, he just didn't want me to take them down...but this mess, you can clean it up and it magically reappears within a day or two. But it's their room, right...it's the reason we have it, so that the mess can be contained in one room.
Most of us in the house have been fighting a cold this week, hence the last minute clean up and crazy decorating marathon that's about to begin.

Wish me luck.

I'll post some pics of how the room turns out!

Imagine, Improvise & Invent

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posted by Unknown @ Friday, February 24, 2012   3 Comments

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Rainbow Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe


A couple of years ago I made a rainbow cake for my daughters birthday. This was before I was blogging so the pictures are pretty sparse & basic.

I combined 2 white cake mixes and then divided the cake batter into 6 bowls and added food coloring.
I didn't have 6 round cake pans so I just bought extra foil pans at the grocery store.



I spread a layer of cream cheese frosting between each cake layer and then all over, 
it was a pretty tall cake. 


I used smarties & marshmallows for the rainbow!

It was super yummy and a big hit!


Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened

  • 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract


Directions

In a medium bowl, cream together the cream cheese

 and butter until creamy. Mix in the vanilla, then 

gradually stir in the confectioners' sugar. Store in the

 refrigerator after use.



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Monday, February 20, 2012

St. Patrick's Day Fonts

Here is a collection of St. Paddy's Day fonts for you!

Click each title below to download.

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Sunday, February 19, 2012

Part of the "Grow Your Blog Series" hosted by "Live Laugh Rowe"


RULES:
Link up the homepage of your blog.

Network with other blogs.

Please be sure to become a follower
of Alderberry Hill, as well
as the Blog Hosts!

Happy Networking!

posted by Unknown @ Sunday, February 19, 2012   5 Comments

Make the Scene Monday #13

It`s Make the Scene Monday time again!
How was everyone's weekend?
We had a great weekend, but the long drive to and from our parents houses sure is tiring. We are glad to be home.

Here are the top viewed links from last week 
 Chronic Christian Crafter

Cereal Box Organization

The Hell on Heels Housewife
Master Bathroom - Complete
G Inspires
Jalapeno Cream Cheese Poppers
Grab a feature button ladies! 
If you haven't already, be sure to "linky" follow - let me know and I'll follow you back!


Lets get this party started!
I would love for you to follow me via GFC, FB, Twitter or Pinterest but it's not a rule :) But if you decide to follow me, leave a comment and I'll follow you right back!
I just have a couple of incey weencey rules and they are that you keep it family-friendly, and that you not link directly to your shop. I would love to host a giveaway if you want to promote your business!
Happy Monday everyone!



 



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posted by Unknown @ Sunday, February 19, 2012   12 Comments

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Birthday Invitation Template

The weekend is fast approaching and so is my daughters 11th Birthday!
Well, it's next weekend...still close when your working full time and have a load on your plate.
Thank goodness I at least have her invitations done!

She is super pleased with them, she requested zebra print & lime green this year.


Here is the psd file that you can open in Photoshop and add your own info.

Download


Have a great weekend everyone...we are starting ours early...visiting both sets of Grandparents!
See you for Make the Scene Monday on Sunday night!

Imagine, Improvise & Invent


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Monday, February 13, 2012

Yorkshire Pudding

I have been making yorkshire pudding whenever I cook a beef roast for years. This is my Mom's recipe and it's so simple, yet to die for!


Yorkshire Pudding

Ingredients
1 cup flour
2 eggs
1 cup milk
drippings from beef roast

Directions
Preheat oven to 400 Fahrenheit.
Have milk & eggs at room temperature before mixing.
Use wire whisk to mix all ingredients except beef drippings until smooth.
Grease muffin pan with Pam, pour teaspoon of beef drippings into each muffin tin.
Place muffin tin in oven for 2 mins to heat up beef drippings. Remove muffin tin, pour in mixture. Bake at 400 Fahrenheit for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 375 for 20 minutes.

Divine!




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posted by Unknown @ Monday, February 13, 2012   40 Comments

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Make the Scene Monday #12

It`s Make the Scene Monday time again!
VALENTINES DAY is tomorrow!!!
Lets share some love!!
So what will everyone tackle next, St. Patricks day, Easter??
Hopefully Spring will be right around the corner, nice bright colors & soft pastels should brighten everyone's days.

There was a tie for the most viewed link from last week.
Silo Hill Farm
Photo Jars
AND


Space 46
Refinished Vintage Desk
Grab a feature button ladies!


If you haven't already, be sure to "linky" follow - let me know and I'll follow you back!


Lets get this party started!
I would love for you to follow me via GFC, FB, Twitter or Pinterest but it's not a rule :) But if you decide to follow me, leave a comment and I'll follow you right back!
I just have a couple of incey weencey rules and they are that you keep it family-friendly, and that you not link directly to your shop. I would love to host a giveaway if you want to promote your business!
Happy Monday everyone!



 



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posted by Unknown @ Sunday, February 12, 2012   23 Comments

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Valentine Photo Template Roundup

Here's my son's Valentine, of course the Mustache!


And although my daughter did not want to do a photo Valentine to give out to her friends (she's too cool for that, being in Grade 5 and all, ya know) I made a Valentine anyways for me to have!


I always do a Valentine photo of my kids every year.
It's nice to find free photo templates, saves me alot of work! (Although the above were not templates!)

Here are a few that I think are great!

If you download any of these, be sure to give some love to the designer!

from Willette




From The Sanders Family













From iheartfaces






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posted by Unknown @ Saturday, February 11, 2012   16 Comments