~Christmas Mason Jar Candles & kgabara necklaces and Simple & Sweet Fridays #145~

I've been wanting to make some mason jar candles after seeing them on Pinterest and other blogs.

I used some mason jars, pine cones with glitter, jute,

 candles and rock salt.

A Christmas project that takes little time, 

but looks so pretty when lit.

Simple red roses next to the candle is another elegant look.

I cut some ribbon and added a bell onto jars

 in the entryway.

Glittered pinecones and fresh greenery placed around the candles.

When you walk into the house a winter scene greets you. 

Before we get to last weeks features, I wanted to share with you a few of my daughter Katie's unique stained glass necklace designs.

She has more beautiful designs on her
website kgabara.com
and she is offering a 10% off coupon to all of you on her Etsy site.
If you are looking for a one of a kind holiday gift,

Go to her Etsy site @ Etsy Shop kgabara

coupon code : ROOTEDINTHYME

The code will end December 20th.

Looking forward to seeing your projects this week!

Last weeks features:

A Debbie Dabble Christmas - The Outside of Our Home, Christmas Home Tour

Southern Seazons - Christmas Plaids on Front Porch

Lynda Bergman Decorative Artisan - Robins Old Distressed Kitchen Cabinets

PennyWise - Home For Holidays: Mason Jar Elf Cottage

Curtains in My Tree - Arranging Shoes

Master "PIECES" of My Life - Christmastime Outside & DIY Banner

Home Decor Designs - Holiday Decor, Marshmallows Edition

A Life in Balance - Swedish Braid

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~Whimsical Garden Party Decorations & Craft~

I wanted to share with you some more photos of the decorations for the 

Whimsical Garden Party

 for my friend, Mary.

I made some flower garlands to hang outside on our chandelier.

I found the flowers at the Dollar Store and glued two together to a piece of ribbon.

I tied crystal grapes to the ends to weigh them down.

They looked so pretty.

This is a photo of the girls in our garden.

Linda, Yuri, Mary, Tami, Me and Virginia.

Mary's hat I found at a local thrift store.

It had just the right touches for the theme.

I added colored butterflies and baby's breath to the outside.

I also made a tulle skirt with hot glued flowers

 to match the garden theme.

I displayed it on my mannequin.

Yuri made origami cranes to hang on the chandelier in the kitchen.

They were just perfect.

I loved the colored paper she used.

Over the fireplace I had white butterflies and white lights.

Crowns and baby's breath.

~Teacups Everywhere~

A display of whimsical desserts.

Paper bird garland lit up the lights in the bathroom.

I love Trader Joe's.

 I found these beautiful purple and white gladiolus. 

I bought bunches of fresh lavender and

and wrapped them in purple tissue for the girls.

I have been drying flowers from the garden to make potpourri.

I added a rose scent to it.

I stamped white bags with a garden girl.

Everyone got to take some potpourri home in the bags.

Since it was a garden theme, I ordered some edible butterflies.

Fancy Flours has so many wonderful ideas and papers.

I cut the butterflies out and used a clear gel to adhere edible glitter. 

I also ordered different shaped butterfly cookie cutters.

I used their recipe for No Fail Sugar Cookies.

I iced the cookies with white and green icing.

Different colored glitter to make them sparkle.

I love how they turned out.

Can't wait to make more.

A poem for the birthday girl.

~Whimzy Everywhere~

I made some chocolate covered sprinkle spoons.

A suitcase is 

used for a magical look.

Some pom poms here and there.

Virginia planned the craft.

We made sun catchers for the garden.

It was such a fun day.

Tami makes the prettiest ice flower buckets.

Always love getting together with the girls.

Thanks Linda for taking the photo.

Our lab, Maggie, had fun too!!