HippieDog

Breathe......

So glad it's the weekend :)

Hope yours is Fabulous!

xo

 

Candy Cabochons and Smashing

This bracelet is Perfect for me.

I'm a lucky gal that it's a candy bracelet and it sports my "m" initial. ha!

Meant for me :)

Stop by Sunday afternoon for my latest creations :)

OK, I'm off to do some more Smashing......so much FUN!

 

Chocolate Mint Hearts

How I LOVE Chocolate and Hearts :)

Chocolate Mint Hearts

1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups flour
3/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
peppermint extract
colored sprinkles

In microwave safe bowl, melt 1/2 cup chocolate chips. Stir in a few drops of peppermint extract. Let cool slightly.

In small bowl combine sugar and butter. Mix until smooth and creamy. Add egg, vanilla and melted chocolate chips. Stir until creamy.

In another bowl sift flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Gradually add to chocolate mixture. Stir until combined.

Refrigerate 1 hour.

Roll 1/4 inch thick on floured surface. Cut heart shapes out with cookie cutters and bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 8 minutes. Let rest on cookie sheet for a few minutes and transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

In microwave safe bowl, melt milk chocolate chips. Stir in just a few drops of peppermint extract.

Repeat with white chocolate chips.

Dip cooled cookies in melted chocolate and decorate with sprinkles.

Place on waxed paper and refrigerate until set.

Recipe source adapted from: Taste of Home

over the weekend.....

I never realized Rollerballing was so FUN to watch.

Jake grabbed his best buddy and we headed to Boondock's for a FUN Friday night out.

Hooray for good times and best friends.

 

Creating in the New Year

So it begins again, another year of creating.

Sometimes, I use little inspiration items to help me along.

This gal volunteered to help me find some creativity this week.

Did you know I collect dolls? Not just any dolls, I collect Kiddles. I have the "real" Kiddles but my favorites are the knock-offs. They need a home and I'm just the gal for them :) I love their imperfections.

Something you will find in my shop in the next few weeks are my darling zipper pouches.

Just stash all of your FuNKy JuNK and you're good to go.

Not a new idea but they make me happy so I'll be making them for my upcoming boutiques and my little shop :)

Well, I'm off to create.

Being Mr. Dick Grayson and all on the side, requires a quick change of costume. You never know when Batman will be calling.

To the Batcave Robin-Dick Grayson, as Jake would say :)

Oh, and have yourself a Wonderful Chinese New Year!

We are celebrating tomorrow with egg rolls and soup :)

I can't wait!