Life with my sister

OK, I don't think I will sell the ornaments. Shipping glass ornaments, individually, around the globe does not excite me in the least bit. If you want to come to Jonesboro, I can hook you up with one for $10. So, how did I make them, you ask? I went to Hobby Lobby and bought: 1 box of clear balls (the craft kind) - $3.99, sequins -$1-$2 a bag (I got 4 different bags), feathers - $2 a bag (I got 2 colors/bags), tacky glue - $3, craft ribbon- $6 (3 rolls), glitter glue - $2 ...and went to town! I have some green ball ornaments that I plan on working with this week. I will post them when I get finished. Anyway, the supplies will last me FOREVER. I plan to give these as little gifts to different ones on my guest list...and of course, put some on my tree! I hope this helps spark your craftiness...and yes, if you want me to make you a whole box for $50 and ship them, we can talk! Abby

Cake Class Snapshot Yes, David & Daniel, Aunt Abby can now make your birthday cakes! I have completed Wilton Cake Decorating Course 1. A Weight Watchers nightmare, but I did it anyway. It was something I thought would be relaxing and fun. Boy was I ever surprised at the anxiety I faced preparing my cake for class each week. Icing the cake each week about put me in a head spin. Then, making a level round cake was something I thought I would never master. My instructor was quick to let me know that she was not there to teach me to bake yet was always quick to criticize the cake shape (As you can imagine, I do not like her too much!). I bought all the gadgets I could find to make my cakes turn out just right but like with anything, it takes much practice (And calling the mother in tears to tell her she should have spent more time teaching me about round cakes. Poor Mama!). After borrowing eggs from the neighbor and using every cake mix I had in my cabinets, I think I can make a round...