Bow Peep: 2014

DIY Christmas Cards

I don't know if I am the only one, but I love homemade things. Today I am showing you how to make Christmas cards. I love the the end result and I know you will too. They were all really easy and all together it took me less than 20 minutes. The best part is you get to put your own creativity into it.

For the first one, I used white card stock and started by writing "Merry Christmas". Next, I brought out my doodle skills and had fun!

Next, I added buttons, and with a sharpie I added a line going to the top. This made it look like ornaments.

For the next one, I also used white card stock. I decided to use a little poem I found.

Then I doodled to complete the card.

I began the third card by using lime green card stock and writing "Merry Christmas" at the bottom. Then, I arranged my buttons into the shape of a wreath and glued them down. Lastly, I added a bow to my button wreath.

For the last one, I used black card stock as the base. I then used lime green card stock and cut out three strips. Take your pieces and place them forming a tree and glue them down.

Next, take a big button and glue it to the bottom of your tree. Now take a small button and glue to the top of your tree to act as a star. Lastly, you can put a bow. Now you are finished with all of your cards.

Hope you enjoyed my Christmas cards. Have fun and be creative!

Love, Isabella

11:24 PM
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How To Make a Chocolate Kiss Tree

Christmas is almost here! That mean it's time to pull out our last minute and easy DIY's. Today I am showing how to make a candy tree. It is SO easy! This is great for gifts, such as a white elephant gift exchange, or as a decoration to your room.

What you will need:

your candy (I used chocolate kisses)

a styrofoam cone

a glue gun

Start at the bottom of your styrofoam cone and glue your candy around the base. Continue going in circles until you reach the top. It is that easy. It's pretty cute and really yummy!

Additional ideas & tips: 1. Once I was finished gluing I put it into the freezer for about 5 minutes to stop it from melting. 2.You can take a yellow piece of paper and cut out a star and glue it to a tooth pick to poke it to the top as a star to a tree. 3. You can also tape a gift card to the star to make it as a gift. 4. Feel free to use other kinds of wrapped candies.

I used this as a white elephant gift and the one that received it loved it! The part that they loved most is that they could take the chocolates off to eat.

Enjoy! Good luck! & have fun crafting! ~Isabella

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Isabella's dipped pepermint truffels

12 Days of Christmas has begun! And we are starting off with holiday peppermint truffles! My family loved them and so did my friends, they were even asking for more! They are so easy and delicious!

Ingredients:

12 Oreos (regular not stuffed)

1/3 cream cheese

1/2 tsp peppermint extract

1 tbsp powdered sugar

white chocolate candy melts

candy canes for topping (optional)

Makes 6. Feel free to triple recipe to make 18.

Instructions: Begin by putting Oreos in a bag and crushing them till they are a fine powder or very small.

In a separate bowl add in your cream cheese and peppermint extract and powder sugar then, mix well. Once your cream cheese mixture is complete add your Oreos and stir together. After everything is mixed, take your mix and form into one inch balls. Next put into the freezer for ten minutes.

Before going onto the next step crush your candy canes (optional).

Now, melt your chocolate according to the directions on the package. Take your frozen balls and your melted white chocolate and get ready for the next step. Drizzle the chocolate over each ball covering the tops and add your crushed candy canes. Lastly, plop your treats in the fridge so your chocolate will harden. Now your officially ready to eat your holiday truffles.

Enjoy, Isabella

6:15 PM
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Easy Holiday Treat

* Don't miss my 12 days of Christmas starting on December 14th*

How to make Holiday Pretzel Smoochies

Today I will be showing you how to make my own twist on holiday treats called Smoochies. These are great for a snack or even great for a party. They are also good for anytime of the year.

Ingredients:

-mini pretzels (20)

-foil-wrapped chocolate -I used Mint Hershey's Kisses (20)

- candy chocolate M&M's pieces - I used Holiday Mint in the colors red, green, and white (20)

Directions :

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F

2. Place pretzels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper

3. Unwrap chocolates and place on to each pretzel

4. Place your chocolate pretzels in the oven until chocolate is soft, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Don't let the chocolate heat to the point of dripping.

5. Now push one M&M to each heated chocolate kiss, pushing it down to flatten it. Set your Smoochies aside to cool for about 30 minutes.

You can vary the M&M colors according to the holiday and time of year. Now you are ready to devour your treat. I know, it's so simple but delicious.

Enjoy, Isabella

8:04 PM
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Fall DIY

This week's post I wanted to show you two DIY's (Do It Yourself) that are perfect for this time of year. You'll be making decorated pinecones, pumpkins, and leaves with only a few simple steps. This project is great for even kids because they will enjoy the glitter and the fun. :) This craft is not very time consuming. Overall, you'll love the end result!

I used a plate on top of a tall glass for some height. The paper leaves are a tradition that we do as a family which is writing what we are thankful for.

I put the decorated pinecones, leaves, and pumpkins on the Thanksgiving table.

Now lets get into the craft!

What you need for the first craft: fine glitter (color of your choice - I chose gold and silver), Mod Podge, pinecones and/or pumpkins.

First, follow the instructions on the Mod Podge bottle and pour some on a paper plate. Then take your Mod Podge and dab it on your object where you would like it. Next you are going to drizzle the glitter over the Mod Podge. Once you are all done leave it to dry for a few hours. Tip: I suggest working in sections. Also, I suggest covering your surface by using a paper plater underneath to collect the glitter and reuse.

The next DIY is the simplest of them all. What you will need is leaves and sparkle Mod Podge. Follow the instructions on the bottle and pour on a paper plate. Paint the leaves with the sparkled Mod Podge. Then leave to dry. Your result should be a shiny leaf with a sparkle touch.

Enjoy, xoxo Isabella

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A Fashion Look for the Holidays

Yeah! I'm
finally getting around to posting! I'm excited for my upcoming post such as fashion looks, DIYs, easy recipes, hair, and beauty.

For my first post I wanted to share a look I put together. It is a vintage but girly look.

My dress goes by the brand CITY STUDIO. It was given to me by a friend so I can't recall where it is from. I love the dress and especially the lace makes it super cute.

My necklace is from my mom's closet. The pearls add the vintage touch. You could go for a statement necklace instead and that would make it more modern. Either way works and I think both look so cute.

My sweater is from DownEast Basics. I love how cozy and versatile it is.

My shoes go by the brand Madden girl. Surprisingly these shoes are comfortable. I love the ruffle detailing on the top. I also love the way the heels add to the dress and complete the whole look.

7:32 PM
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