Out of the Box

Finding the silliness and bueaty in everyday life.

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Journey of life thorough my Christmas ornaments

I love putting ornaments on my tree every year. Each ornament means a lot to me. Each year i try to add more ornaments especially like vintage ornaments they have amazing beauty. Here some of my favorites.

Always have Christmas pickle. The tradition is so much fun and I love traditions I think it gives holiday time extra special fun.

I love these book it is one of my childhood ornaments. I use to take off tree and read it.

These ornament I got in Mexico on cruise trip with my dad. I reminds me of trip and so hand painted and beautiful.

I love ornaments that remind you of milestones. It is great way to remember the amazing things that happen in your life.

I love this fish. I like that it isn’t traditional ornament. I bought it at World Market one of my favorite places to get great ornaments.

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It is looking a lot like Christmas

I have had not much time to do anything much less decorate ,but this weekend we had some fun decorating our house for the holidays. Take a peak at holiday decorations.

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Five minute craft: Bell hair clip

I am not sure about you ,but holiday time has hit big. My husband is crazy about Christmas and has gone crazy. Our house looks like Santa has come to town. The children i take care of have been so excited. So here is fun little craft bell hair clips.

What need: Red , green , gold bells Glue E- 6000 clips Ribbon Glue ribbon to clip. Then add bells and glue hold for a minute and put aside for overnight. Clip into hair and enjoy

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What is big Fudge deal

I am loving fudge and it is pretty easy to make especially if you have some marshmallow fluff on hand.

Take an afternoon and make some fudge you won't be disappointed.

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Five minute craft : Christmas card garland with Washi clothespins

So here is my five minute craft. it is really cheap and easy two words everyone loves during the holiday time.

What need: clothespins washi tape mod podge riddon

Take the washi tape and cut to the clothespin size and stick to the top and bottom. Take mod podge to finish it on the top let it dry. Cut ribbon for size garland you went. Add the clothespin to ribbon and hand cards.

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Etsy new Finds

I am have added some vintage items on Etsy . Here is peak at some of items.

come stop by and visit me at http://www.etsy.com/shop/flowermolly

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New beginnings

Good news I have started a second job at a preschool. I am loving it so far and have missed working in preschool it is a lot of work ,but so rewarding. However, I am not going to have as much time to blog so I am going to do my best blog about three times a week ,but until get in my schedule it will be a bit spotty. So hang in there I will be back and blogging again I promise.

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Everyone wants to be a princess

So for halloween this year I was a Belle from Beauty and Beast. I was giving out candy to trick or treats. It was first year at our new house so I was really excited ,but we only had about fifteen kids.It was a lot of fun.

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Happy Halloween

Hope you all have a great Halloween. Full of boos and laughter. Here is my Jack Skellington pumpkin. My wonderful husband made a really cute clown pumpkin to that put my pumpkin to shame. His creativity amazes me sometimes.

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Spider Whoopie pies

I am not going to say come up with this idea on my own ,but there still incredible cute and super easy. The kids are so excited to try them out. I am making them wait till Wednesday as Halloween treat. They keep asking me when can I have spider cookies and I keep saying not yet not yet. What a great holiday treat.

Here is link to recipe that is similar http://recipeshoebox.blogspot.com/2012/10/woopie-pie-spiders.html.

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Ghost,ghouls and skeletons oh my!

It's here Halloween so excited a whole week of Halloween inspired posts.Today Halloween decorations.I am not big blood and guts type of person when it comes to decorating.I love simple and fun decorating.

We love cats and I found this cute little cat and had to buy it for our mantels.

On my little manzanita tree I always decorate it for holiday and these are my Halloween ornaments .

I love window clings because cheap easy way to decorate,but not all window clings are created equal. The more expensive ones are really the best and last really long time. Avoid the gel ones they are awful and don not hold up well.

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Pumpkin plans

Halloween is around the conner and I have been trying to decide what to make my pumpkin. We have gone with fake pumpkins and you can do so many more things with them. Here is few pictures of my top ideas.

I am leaning towards white pumpkin with Jack from Nightmare before Christmas skeleton face.

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Crescent dogs

The weather in Southern California has been so hot. So I have been wanting no fuss dinner. Something so easy I barely have to think. So I decided crescent dogs which are easy and cheap. What need: Crescent rolls Sliced cheese cheddar / American preferable Hot dogs Heat oven to 375 degree.Cut your hot dogs with about 1/2 inch on each side uncut and place cheese slice in the slit.Then cook 12-15 minutes. Let sit to cool. Eat and smile. There are similar recipe for mummy dogs here http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/crescent-mummy-dogs/d52a57d7-ab8a-4a1c-8dae-f9f90d03b912. Did know that many of foods you love have their own website with free recipes and coupons. I was amazed at how great and easy some of the recipes are. Here is list of some of my favorite sites: 1. http://www.pillsbury.com/ 2. http://duncanhines.com/ 3 http://www.puffpastry.com/

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New on Etsy: Customizable gift boxes

This week I am introducing new product to my Etsy shop Out of the Box paper goods. Customizable boxes. I am bring whole new approach to wrapping your gifts. It as simple as 1,2,3 1) Choose a Box shape: heart, star, oval. 2) Choose a paper type : Xmas, halloween, birthday,wedding, baby girl or boy and solid colors. 3) Choose a bottom color: brown/natural,gold, silver or white I hope you stop by and check some of my boxes out at http://www.etsy.com/shop/flowermolly?ref=si_shopIt is very exciting addition to my stop.

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Knott' Scary Fram : Gothic inspired Outfit

Halloween time means one thing for me Knott’s Scary farm. This year I think is fifth time we have gone.It is fun because I am not scary movie type of person,but for some reason Knott’ Scary farm doesn’t freak me out.

Since you can’t dress up my friend Candice came up with plan we decide to go gothic since it technically it is not a costume. We see so many people walk in wearing gothic cloths and no one stops them since that is how the dress everyday. So who is to know we don’t wear gothic cloths normally. I have to say I find shopping for gothic cloths just as frustrating as shopping for regular cloths. I think I found great outfit. Here is my Pinterst board so you can see what my inspiration was http://pinterest.com/flowermolly/we-are-going-gothic-for-halloween/. It is 40th anniversary this year and it promise to be the best year yet. The last two years we have been slightly disappointed by the mazes and how they seemed thrown together and similar to year before. So this year after they announcement of all new decor we can’t wait to see what they have come up with. If you to want check out see more information on Knott’s Scary Farm you can go to website a http://www.knotts.com/haunt2012.

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Kid's corner: Halloween sensory bags

Kid’s corner this week is simple, fun and really easy. Since Halloween is coming up I used spiders, skull for holiday rings in the sensory bag.

What need: Sandwich plastic bag Cheap hair gel tape/glue to close the bag Cheap plastic rings Scissors

Take the rings and cut off the plastic ring with scissors. Then take the gel and put into the plastic bag and then add rings. Smooch around so the plastic objects are evenly dispersed. Fold the top of the bag and glue or tape the top securely so child can’t open it. Enjoy your holiday fun.

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Handmade Tuesday: DIY Cinnamon Pinecones

Handmade Tuesday is really simple,but so much fun. So with fall here it's super exciting to see all fall decor appearing in stores. There ultimate fall decor is pinecones that smell of cinnamon like the ones in the grocery stores.So like any good DIY’er I figured out how to make it myself. Turns out it is really simple. What need: Pinecones bought or collected Essential oil or scent One gallon ziplock bag Stove Water baking sheet

If you collected your own pinecones which I did clean them in your sink and let them sit five minutes.I let them dry and put them on a baking sheet. Put them in the stove for an hour at 200 degrees. Check every once and while to make sure the sap doesn’t catch fire. Let them cool for an hour. Throw them in one gallon ziplock bag and add scent. Keep them in there for up to a week to month depending on how strong of a smell you want. Happy Fall!