Showing posts with label handmade. Show all posts
Showing posts with label handmade. Show all posts

9.12.2011

Monday Mania: Giveaway!


Hello! I have decided to have a giveaway and 3 lucky people will win prizes!!

What: Nicole’s Homemade Treats Giveaway
Where: My Blog
Why: Because I can
When: 9/12-18, 2011
Who: Everyone in the USA & Canada
Prizes:
1.) A canvas bag filled with goodies from 6 different Etsy shops and a large caramel & chocolate apple with your choice of topping from my shop. ($60.00 value)
2.) Goodies from 5 different Etsy shops and a small caramel & chocolate apple with your choice of topping from my shop. ($30.00 value)
3.) $15.00 gift certificate to my shop
Rules:
1.) You will get 1 entry for doing each of the following for a max of 8 entries:
a.) “Like” my FB page: http://www.facebook.com/NicolesHomemadeTreats
b.) Follow me on twitter: http://twitter.com/nikid70
c.) Follow my blog
d.) Refer someone to any of my links above (they must note who referred them in a comment)
e.) Tweet my giveaway
f.) Post my giveaway on your FB page
g.) Blog about my giveaway
h.) Make a purchase from my shop: Nicole's Homemade Treats

Once you have done any or all of these things please leave a comment, for each one, in the comment section of this post.

Miscellaneous:
1.) Contest will end at midnight EST on 9/18, 2011.
2.) Any rude or malicious comments will be deleted.
3.) Winners will be picked on Monday 9/19/2011 via the random # generator.
4.) Any unclaimed prizes will not be re-awarded.
5.) I reserve the right to cancel this giveaway at anytime.

Thank You & Good Luck!

10.07.2010

Temptation Thursday!

Hello! I am sorry to be a bad blogger the past two weeks, I honestly don't know where the time has gone!! There is no way that I am going to be able to blog daily, but I think 3 or 4 times per week will suffice!

With Halloween right around the corner, I thought I would tempt you with some goodies! I hope you enjoy!

Perfect Endings Jack-O'-Lantern Cake


Frosted Ghost Cutouts Cookies


Franken-Family Marzipan Figures



Have a great day and remember: Go Ahead & Indulge!

9.12.2010

Sharing Sunday!

Hello! Sorry to be MIA - it has been a crazy week!

Today I want to share a great Etsy shop with you! Cybersewingfairy! She currently has a Halloween costume featured on parenting.com, check it out here!

Check out this great wedding dress that she made for a friend of mine!


Have a great day!!!

7.29.2010

Temptation Thursday: Shoes

“I cried because I had no shoes, then I met a man who had no feet.”
-Unknown

Hello! I hope you are having a wonderful week! My week has been crazy busy, trying to catch up on all the things that piled up while I as on vacation. Oh well, it will get done in time! Now on to more important things: SHOES!

I don't know about you, but I LOVE shoes! Since I m only 5'2" I have always shied away from flats - I like a bit of a heel at all times! However, this past spring I decided to venture outside my comfort zone and try flats - and let me tell you: I ADORE THEM! For years and years I told my self that I was to short to wear flats, but I was wrong. Not only are they comfortable, but they are s0 cute! Today I want to share six pairs of flats with you. All of them are handmade and can be found in Etsy shops - Enjoy!

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. You are the guy who'll decide where to go.”
-Dr. Seuss



1.) Spring Equinox Flat by Hydra Heart
2.) Callisto by La La Shoes
3.) Cloth Mary Janes by Netamir
4.) Rosedal Ballet Flats by De Bonis Orquera
5.) Texture Detail Flats by Smartfish
6.) Handmade Eco-Vegan Flats by The Generation

“If the shoe fits, wear it”
-Proverb

Silly Joke of the Day:
What did one elevator say to the other?
...I think I'm coming down with something!

Have a great day and remember: Go Ahead & Indulge!

6.18.2010

Friday Favorites: 6/18/2010

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great."
-Mark Twain


Hello! I hope everyone has had a great week. Mine was busy, it was my 7 year old's last full week of school. He has three half days next week, then summer vacation. I do not know about you, but I think children should go to school year round, with a week off every 6 weeks or so. Anyways, off my soap box. I want to share some of my favorites - ENJOY!


Sterling Silver & Resin Stud Earrings by Sigalit

“I would rather lose a good earring than be caught without make-up.”
-Lana Turner


Spring Is In The Air Original Oil Painting by Minimasterpieces

“There is no abstract art. You must always start with something. Afterward you can remove all traces of reality.”
-Pablo Picasso


Translucent Blue Glass Discs by Alisha White

“Men kick friendship around like a football but it doesn't seem to break. Women treat it like glass and it goes to pieces.”
-Anne Morrow Lindbergh


Pretty In Pink 2 - Original Watercolor ACEO by Shop Julie

"When you have only two pennies left in the world, buy a loaf of bread with one, and a lily with the other."
-Chinese Proverb


Teacup or Juice Tumbler in Aqua & Peacock Green by Luckalilly

"All this of Pot and Potter- Tell me then, Who is the Potter, pray, and who the Pot?"
-Omar Khayyam


Vintage Harmony House Melmac Set by Old Growth

“Wishes won't wash dishes”
-American Proverb


Silly Joke of the Day:

What is Medusa's favorite cheese?
...... Gorgonzola!

Have a great day and remember: Go Ahead & Indulge!

10.10.2009

Sweet Saturday!

Hello!

Welcome to Sweet Saturday!

For the entire month of October I will feature
Halloween themed sweets every Saturday!

Enjoy!


Shop 1:



Sweet Lollipop Shop


Festive Pumpkin Lollipops



Shop 2:



Halloween Delights




Monster Ogre Toes



Pumpkin Bread

Servings: 1 loaf or 1 1/2 dozen small muffins

Ingredients:

* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 2 teaspoons cinnamon
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1 1/2 cups sugar
* 3/4 cup vegetable oil
* 3 large eggs
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 3 cups shredded fresh pumpkin
* 1 cup toasted pumpkin seeds


Directions:

1.) Preheat the oven to 325˚ F.
2.) Sift the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together.
3.)In a separate bowl, mix the sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla.
4.) Combine both mixtures and fold in the shredded pumpkin and pumpkin seeds.
5.) Mix the ingredients well and pour into a non- stick 9 x 5 x 3 loaf pan.
6.) If your pan is not non-stick coat it with butter and flour.
7.) Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
8.) At this point a knife inserted into the middle of the loaf should come out clean. 9.) Cool for 15 minutes and turn out onto a cooling rack. Cool completely.

(For muffins temperature should also be 325˚, but bake for 30 minutes.


Until tomorrow:

Go Ahead and Indulge!

9.12.2009

Simply Saturday!

Hello!

Welcome to Simply Saturday!

The premise behind this is, well, simple!

Pictures of foods that I love: it is that simple!


Seedless Raspberry Jam from Stonewall Kitchens






Hot Tomato Oil over Homemade Fettuccine @ Pastabilities






Chocolate Hazelnut Gelato from Ciao Bella Gelato







Apple Spice Cookies from LH Confections


Have a wonderful day and until tomorrow:

Go Ahead and Indulge!

4.27.2009

Terrific Tuesdays!

Hello!

Welcome to another edition of Terrific Tuesday!

What is so terrific about Tuesdays you say?

Well, for starters... it is not Monday!
Another reason why it is so terrific - Food!

I love food, but I bet you did not know that!


We think fast food is equivalent to pornography, nutritionally speaking.
-Steve Elbert


I decided to do an Etsy search for food.
Not baked goods, candy or desserts, but good old home cooking!

You will be very surprised with what I came up with!


High-tech tomatoes. Mysterious milk. Supersquash. Are we supposed to eat this stuff? Or is it going to eat us?
-Annita Manning


Shop 1: athyme2bcomforted





If God had intended us to follow recipes,
He wouldn't have given us grandmothers.
-Linda Henley



Shop 2: ohmasala





A nickel will get you on the subway, but garlic will get you a seat.
-Old New York Proverb



Shop 3: JM Creative





So, the next time you do not know what to make for dinner you will have no excuse!
Head on over to one (or all) of these Etsy shops and stock your larder!


We are living in a world today where lemonade is made from artificial flavors and furniture polish is made from real lemons.
- Alfred E. Newman


Buon Appetito!

4.24.2009

Fabulous Finds for Friday!

Happy Etsy Day!




I have so many finds to share this week and in honor of etsy day, all of them were found in etsy shops!

I am very happy to be able to purchase such wonderful items, from these very talented artisans!


On the one hand, shopping is dependable: You can do it alone, if you lose your heart to something that is wrong for you, you can return it; it's instant gratification and yet something you buy may well last for years.
-Judith Krantz


Without further ado, I give you fabulous finds for friday!



iWunder: Hand Knit Items & Dyed Yarns




Simag: Jewelry





Tsurfer: Crafting with Love





A Dorana Design: Original Jewelry & Art Paper





H20 Works: Art Prints, ACEO's, Graphic Design, Cards





Skinz 'N' Hydez: Leather and Silver Designs





Marine's Yarn Works: Crochet & Knit for Yourself & Home





Fairy Lore and More





AsiAsi: A little of this and that





Shopping is better than sex. If you're not satisfied after shopping you can make an exchange for something you really like.
-Adrienne Gusoff


I hope you find time to celebrate Etsy Day! It is fun for everyone involved!







Go Ahead & Indulge!


4.20.2009

Terrific Tuesdays Giveaway!



Hello!

I am feeling good! Spring is here: the sun is out, the birds are singing and the ducks are back looking for food!
(Like I need more mouths to feed- my 2 boys go through 6 gallons of milk and 4 loaves of bread a week!)

Anyways, on to other matters! I feel it is time for another giveaway!

I have been working on my Etsy shop. Improving pictures, changing descriptions, etc... I want to know what YOU think!
Go to my Etsy shop (clink the title of this post and you will magically be whisked there!) Look around my shop, read a few descriptions, check out my profile, etc..

Then come back here and give me an HONEST review. I really want to know what you think.

Then 1 week from today (April 28th @ Midnight EST) I will draw a winner from all the posted comments.

The lucky winner will receive a box of assorted treats from my shop!

Thank You and Good Luck!!

4.16.2009

Fabulous Finds for Friday!

Hello!

I want to wish you all a happy Friday!
There are so many things to be happy about - don't you agree?

I am happy for many things: my family, my health, and my life in general!

Another thing that makes me happy is food!
In moderation, food can be a wonderful source of happiness.

Today I would like to share some fabulous (food) finds or Friday!


Nothing would be more tiresome than eating and drinking if God had not made them a pleasure as well as a necessity. ~Voltaire

Enjoy!



Fabulous Find #1:

Whimsy and Spice

This wonderful Etsy shop has some exciting and interesting sweets. The use of different spices and flavors really make their products unique!

My favorite:

Earl Grey Sandwich Cookies







Fabulous Find #2:

Chez Pim

A unique and exciting Etsy shop! This shop specializes in artisan marmalade - made from exotic fruit grown in the hills of California.

My favorites:



Compote de fraise aux fleurs d'hibiscus


Sanguinello Blood Orange Marmalade



Fabulous Find #3:

Have it Sweet: Confections for a Cause

This sweet shop donates 15-25% of their monthly sales to Kiva (supporting entrepreneurs in the developing world).

My Favorite:



Heavenly Tahitian Vanilla Caramel (you cut your own)



Wipe your drool and hurry to their shops before everything sells out!

Have a wonderful weekend!