Christmas Crafting Ideas No:2...

Christmas craft time is here - because it's almost time to decorate!!!

Here are some decor, DIY and crafting with the kids ideas... 

Rudolph Christmas Picture...

http://miabellapassion.blogspot.co.nz/2014/10/christmas-ideas-for-mia-bella.html

Glitter Stags Head Picture...

http://miabellapassion.blogspot.co.nz/2014/11/christmas-picture-no2-glitter-stags-head.html

Music Sheet Angel Wings...

http://miabellapassion.blogspot.co.nz/2014/11/music-sheet-angels-wings-just-for.html

DIY Tin Can Christmas Wreath...
http://miabellapassion.blogspot.co.nz/2014/11/diy-tin-can-christmas-wreath.html

Peek-a-boo jar heart candle holder...
http://miabellapassion.blogspot.co.nz/2014/11/peek-boo-heart-jar-candle-holder.html

Simple Burlap Bows...
http://miabellapassion.blogspot.co.nz/2014/11/simple-burlap-tree-bows.html

Gathered Burlap Mantel
http://miabellapassion.blogspot.co.nz/2014/11/gathered-burlap-mantel-with-candy-canes.html

Hole punch paint dip can lantern
http://miabellapassion.blogspot.co.nz/2014/12/hole-punch-paint-dipped-tin-can-lantern.html

 Birdcage Fairylights...
http://miabellapassion.blogspot.co.nz/2014/11/fairy-light-birdcageand-pretty.html

DIY Christmas table runner
http://miabellapassion.blogspot.co.nz/2014/12/diy-quick-sew-christmas-table-runner.html

Christmas Dandelion Wish Sign
http://miabellapassion.blogspot.co.nz/2014/11/christmas-dandelion-wish-sign.html

 Cinnamon stick and berry candle jar
http://miabellapassion.blogspot.co.nz/2014/12/cinnamon-stick-berry-jar-candle.html

Christmas Book Table

http://miabellapassion.blogspot.co.nz/2014/12/cinnamon-stick-berry-jar-candle.html

Glitter Branches for last minute decorating
http://miabellapassion.blogspot.co.nz/2014/12/glitter-branches-for-last-minute.html


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Cake & Cupcake Decorating Idea....

Here is a really pretty way to decorate a cake.

Looks very impressive.

And can be done quickly.

For a simple icing bag, I use a plastic bag.
Instructions on how to do this are at the bottom of this post.

Works a treat!

The cake is just a simple chocolate cake.

Just use your favourite recipe or cake mix packet.

Sprinkle the cool, cooked cake with powdered icing sugar. 

And pipe the top with roses.

(Using the plastic bag technique).

Wipe the icing sugar off where the circular icing roses are going to be put, 

otherwise, they will slide off the cake.

Add some flower sprigs to the plate for a final touch of pretty...

 Share with your guests and ENJOY!

These icing roses are a great decoration on cupcakes too.

Make your icing...

You will need a Wilton 2D nozzle...

Cut the corner off a sandwich bag,  and poke the nozzle through.  
It needs to be a tight fit.

Sit the bag in a glass and spoon in the icing...

Close the bag squeezing the air out.

Start from the centre of each cupcake ,

 and twirl the icing around in a spiral motion as you squeeze the plastic bag.  

Hold it quite close to the nozzle (icing tip) so you have control.

My roses are never 100% perfect, and unless you are a cake icing pro, yours probably won't be either.  
Practice does make perfect...but I can guarantee your guests will be so impressed regardless!

I had to make cupcakes just so I could show you how wonderful they look (and taste!).
Banana cupcakes with raspberry butter cream icing roses...
So very pretty, don't you think?

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A Little Inspiration - Create Yourself!

 "Life isn't about finding yourself, it's about creating yourself"....

This image is free to print for personal use.

Print, frame and gift, 
for your mood board or use as a screensaver.

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