Candy Cane Crafts

I learned the most incredible thing last week. Did you know that candy canes can be

Merry Christmas Peeps!

I shared these Reindeer Peeps last year, So to the 10 of you that read my blog then, I apologize:)  but I really wanted to share one last post on this fun product.  I just love Peeps.  They're festive, inexpensive and easy to dress up.  I didn't want this holiday to go by without a few Peep inspirations.

 Wooden sticks available here.

 Straws available here.

The toppers for the peeps bags are available for download here for one name and here for more than one name.

One a personal note, thanks to my reader who have helped me reach 1,000 sales on Etsy.  Your support has been ah-mazing!
XO,
Jenny

Make It Monday- Hot Chocolate Spoons Part 1

There are lots of ways to make these fun hot chocolate spoons!  I have seen the chocolate blocks on wooden sticks, on silver spoons and even just cut into cubes.  This is my version. I wanted to use wooden spoons available here stamped with the word joy but I

Reindeer Noses, Snowballs and a Little Coal

Have you thought about making some sweet little presents for co-workers, your kids' classmates or neighbors?  These will surely make them smile. Since they are quick and

Make It Monday- Advent Calendars

Yes- It's almost time:) Can you believe it?  One of our family's favorite traditions is advent calendars.  While my kids love the inexpensive boxed ones you buy at the grocery store (we do those too), I love creating a more personal one for our family.  In the bags, I stick favorite candies, stickers, school supplies and most important- coupons!

Trim A Tree- Party by Bloom

Silly me.  I realized today that I never shared the Trim A Tree themed party I hosted last year for my girls and a few of their BFF's.  Since it was an all girls party I wanted to use a soft, pastel color theme with pink as the predominate color.  It was whimsical, pretty and magical.  As always I like to look back at old parties that I've hosted and see how my tastes/style has changed.  What do I still love?  The Marshmallow stick and the candy cones. However, I definitely feel that the table is a bit crowded for my tastes now.  I should have edited more so that there are more quiet places for the eye to rest.  Also, although this background is cute, now I prefer using a more simple graphic design.  The memories of the party remain the same .

The girls had a fun time make decorations for the tree.  Each received a tree t-shirt to "work" in and a personalized lunch box filled with craft supplies.

     

The entire printable collection including invitations, labels, toppers, water bottle wraps, believe banner are available in my Etsy store.

Holidays in Bloom!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday.  I hope you enjoy every minute of this glorious season with your family and friends.  Starting Bloom was the best present I ever gave myself.  I have loved every minute of it and am truly blessed by those of you reading this blog and buying my products.  Thank you with all my heart.   May each of you find a present as rewarding this holiday season!

XO

                    

Happy Friday- Christmas Word Art

Can't believe Christmas is finally here and almost over!  This Happy Friday posting is a few hours early but I wanted to give you the chance to make one last Christmas decoration before the holiday passes. 

 If you would like a pdf file of this word art for you to print and use at home, just do the following:

1. Sign up to follow Bloom Designs on Pinterest or follow my blog by becoming  a Person in Bloom.

2. Post a comment below telling me which you signed up for and with your email address so I can send it to you.

Easy.  This word art fits into a 8x10 frame.
I hope all of you have a merry, merry Christmas filled with love, family, friends and rest:).
XO

Parties in Bloom: Christmas Lunch

I am so excited to share Bloom's first official party submission with you.  It comes from my dear friend, Lauren- mother, wife, and party planner extraordinaire.  She just hosted a Christmas lunch for the mothers in her daughter's first grade class.  Lauren used traditional Christmas colors with crisp, clear, classy detail.   I just adore the twine ribbon on the sandwiches and the candy cane centerpiece.  You can find more of Lauren's parties around the web by clicking here and here.