Category Archives: Holidays

Stars

Posted on December 19, 2012 by piecedgoods

We decorate the house each year with some new handmade thing from recycled something. Scraps of material, bits of yarn, etc. This year we used magazine pages and folded origami stars. We strung them up on baker’s thread (the red … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Thoughts, Holidays, Tutorial, Uncategorized | Tagged baker's string, Christmas, decoration, garland, origami, origami star, Reuse, star | 1 Comment

Gingerbread Housing

Posted on December 18, 2012 by piecedgoods

Many gingerbread houses were made and decorated this weekend at the annual holiday extravaganza. I found and bought on a whim this cookie cutter at Safeway of all places. The cutter is currently $3.99 in the section with holiday things … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Thoughts, Food, Holidays, Photography | Tagged candy, decorate, frosting, Gingerbread, gingerbread house, holiday, party, royal icing, Safeway | 3 Comments

Happy Mom’s Day

Posted on May 13, 2012 by piecedgoods

Happy Mother’s Day! Here’s a beautiful video celebrating moms doing the hardest and best job in the world. (by Proctor and Gamble) The cinematography, the music, the story – it’s all great – and it’s not selling soap. Which … Continue reading →