Kim Byers
The Celebration Shoppe
Ever wonder how people make such pretty and sometimes elaborate (not this one… but it easily could be) designs out of chocolate?! Well today I’m sharing how to make chocolate transfer hearts and script words, like LOVE, over on Gibbs Smith Books new blog, Red Barn. Come join me at Red Barn for a step-by-step tutorial on …
Yep… you read the title right. I’m making bacon and chocolate popcorn for our Super Bowl party this year and likely for every Game Day thereafter. And maybe for a few movie nights in between too. We like it that much! And the best part, bacon and chocolate popcorn is super simple to make. You’ll need: 6 cups of air popped …
So the Game Day party is over and it’s time to pack up all those yummy left overs. I personally have used these Rubbermaid food storage containers for over a year. I tossed every other plastic bowl (most without a matching lid because the dishwasher ate it) in the cabinet. I love that these Rubbermaid bowls all match …
Good morning everyone! It is always flattering when someone enjoys your work and has a kind word to say about what you do, but when it is also a publishing company that you admire, well… that makes for a good day. {grin} About a month ago I got the best e-mail! The fabulous people at …
The Big Football Game AND your party are only a few short weeks away! And I’ve got your back ladies! This morning I’m sharing 8 fun, easy and stylish ideas to make your football party table more than just the halftime show. Yep, no flag on the field here! {grin} Let’s start with the football party snack table set-up. I grabbed many of …
Over the holidays I reorganized my studio, a room in my house where I craft, style and photograph. No computers (unless to see the shots as I take them), no paperwork, just creative materials. I have a separate room I use for my office. I found that combining the two didn’t give me enough space …
My boys crafted red bird handprint art canvases for a Christmas gift for their grandmothers. Aren’t they fun?! The perfect kid craft! And you should have heard the responses. What mom, grandmother, dad, grandpa doesn’t want handprint art gifts from their little ones? Well none in my family and I’m obsessed a bit with capturing their little hands …
These chocolate dipped Valentine spoons took only a few minutes to make and will be perfect for stirring a bit of sweet into your sweet’s hot chocolate or coffee on Valentine’s day! {grin} Here’s what you’ll need to make chocolate dipped Valentine spoons: Wilton pink chocolate (available at your local craft store) Wilton candy hearts …
Over the holidays I attended a little New Year’s Eve soiree and took s’ more brownie bars as a sweet little treat. Super easy to make and completely kid and adult approved. Channeling my best Sandra Lee, here’s the semi-homemade recipe: Duncan Hines Dark Chocolate Brownie mix (I used this one because it’s dairy-free for my little guy) …
Hey everyone! I’ve more than enjoyed a bit of downtime with the family over the past few days. It has been amazing. And yes, as you can tell from my holiday card this year, I’m one of those people that is sending out a New Years holiday photo card instead of a Christmas card. The primary …
