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Tomorrow is the LAST day if GFC for non-blogger blogs!! :( I will still have GFC, but if you have a non-blogger blog then it will disappear/not work! I want to say a thank you to all of my current followers and I hope to get much more!!! :)
Thanx,
Lexie

Come Get My Buttons!

Hey! I now have some buttons you can snatch! Copy the HTML code for each button(on Buttons page) then paste it onto a post, or paste into HTML code gadget! :) If you feature my button, I will feature yours! This means on the sidebar or on a post! Just let me know! :)  SO CHECK OUT MY BUTTONS page for more info, and the HTML code! :)
Thanx,
Lexie

Printables!

Here are some printables! I made them so that you can enjoy them! :)

Have fun! :)

Pageviews

My goal of 1000 pageviews is ACHIEVED!!  Thanx, for joining me in being creative, and learning to use the natural skills that everybody has! I want to make it to 2000 pageviews by Easter, so share my blog with all of your blog friends!!! :) Thanx again! :)

Linky Follower Blog Hop Round #2

Hey, it's time for round # 2! :)
I really want to try to increase my followers, and pageviews!! :)
So Start Hopping,
Lexie

Reese's Pieces Cookies

I was at the store looking for M&M's, to make M&M cookies. While I was on the baking aisle, we decided to try Reese's Pieces cookies. They turned out delicious! With the peanut butter, and chocolate! :) YUM!!
Here is the recipe:

3/4 cup granulated sugar

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 cup butter or margarine, softened

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 large egg

2 1/4 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour*

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup coarsely chopped nuts

1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups) 

 

 Step 1: Heat oven to 375°F.

 

Step 2: In large bowl, beat sugars, butter, vanilla and egg with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt (dough will be stiff). Stir in nuts and chocolate chips.

 

Step 3: On ungreased cookie sheet, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart.

Step 4:  Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light brown (centers will be soft). Cool 1 to 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

 

I substituted the chocolate chips for the Reese's Pieces. I also didn't add the chopped nuts, because I usually omit those. :) 

Did you try them? How did you like them? :)  

 Temperature.

 Sugars, butter/margarine, egg ready to be mixed! :)

 Dough without the Reese's Pieces.

 Dough with the Reese's Pieces.

 Ready for the oven.

Cookies done, on the rack cooling. :) 

Enjoy! :)

Blog Hop!

Let the Hopping begin!
The Linky Followers Blog Hop is being hosted by it's so very Cheri.

Here are the rules:

1. you MUST have the LINKY FOLLOWERS tool on your site to participate.

If you see that your link has been deleted you need to add the LINKY FOLLOWER tool to your site and then come back over and re-enter your link
{You can have both the LINKY FOLLOWERS & GFC on your site but you must have the LINKY FOLLOWERS toolto participate in this party hop.}

2. You MUST follow the person who has the party on their site as a thank you.

3. Just add your blog button to the LINKY PARTY below.

4.Then grab the BLOG HOP code

(Click on GET THE CODE HERE and enter it into a post on your site. You can grab info from my post if it helps you with your post.)

5. Then you follow other bloggers–(as many as you want)

WHAT!!

Yeah, that is what I thought when I heard that Google Friend Connect is closing!!! For those of you who do not know what this is- GFC (Google Friend Connect) is the tool you use to follow me! They will be closing on February 29th, so from then on (if you have a non-blogger blog) you will use Linky Followers. I would like you to start to use Linky Followers to follow my blog just in case GFC is completely cut off. I have tested this site and it works great. It just isn't as simple as GFC! :( So go check out Linky Followers, and follow me today! :)
I would love to keep all of my present followers and add many more! :)
Until Next Time,
Lexie

Happy Valentine's Day!

Did you have a good Valentine's day? Creative Essentials wishes you the best!  :) Have a Valentine story? Share with us, because we would love to hear from you! :) Check out my Valentine's day party here. :)

Be inspired,
Lexie

Valentine's Day Party

This last weekend we had our Valentine's Day party, because we are going to be busy on Valentine's Day.... It was AWESOME! Definitely will have to do it again next year! :) It was a Success. SO here are some pictures I took and edited myself.

 This was my seat! :)

 These were thought up by my dad!(the name and the whole idea)  :)

 Fruit Kabobs...

 Here is a better picture of the flowers I made for decorations. :)

 A close-up of the table...

 This gives you a better way to imagine how the party turned out.
  Everybody's spot had a handmade Valentine card, a box of sweethearts, and a fun-dip. :)

 The food gallery... :)

 The DELICIOUS cake balls!!! :) 

 I made the XOXOXO banner. I didn't like how the glitter turned out but.... Whatever... :P

 Here it is AGAIN!!!

 

These XOXO chocolates added a lot to the party! :) 

I think the party was a SUCCESS! What do you think!??

PLEASE share YOUR feelings by COMMENTING! :)

Were you inspired!?? 

Until next time, 

Lexie

If you use any of my pictures or share anything on my blog-PLEASE remember to link it back to me and give ME credit! :)

Red Velvet Cake Balls

I found the recipe here. I LOVED them!
Here is a quick run through-
Step one:bake red velvet cake
Step two:let it cool completely
Step three:crumble the cake into bits and pieces
Step four:add one can of cream cheese frosting to crumbled cake

Step five:make into little balls

Step six:let them cool for a few hours(less if put in freezer)
Step seven:make chocolate dip

Step eight:roll balls in dip
Step nine:let them cool until served
Step ten: ENJOY!

B.T.W.- The valentines party went very good! Please share your valentine's party! I would love to here from you!
P.S. the cake balls are ADDICTING!!!! :)
Be Inspired,
Lexie

Favorite Pictures

Here are my favorite pics that i have taken myself and edited! :)

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What do you think? What are your favorites? :)

Sneak Peek- Valentine's Party

Can't Wait!?? So, this weekend I have been working on my Valentine's Day Party. I was looking for decor inspiration and found some book page flowers. Here is my inspiration for this project. All the credit for this idea goes to Aubree at Yellow Blackbird: A Creative Blog.  My flowers are a little different because I didn't have a book that I wanted to rip some pages out of, so I used coloring book pages. I was forced to be unique, and find a different way...  I know it sounds like a weird idea but they turned out really nice. :) I loved them! :) The "coloring page" look added SO much to the flowers it was truly amazing! SHARE YOUR COMMENTS! Feel free to try my flowers yourself, but please give me credit, and share your project with me! :)

 Before I added Glitter...

 

After I added glitter... Do you see the FANTASTIC difference!? :)

Close-up...

First I cut out small circles from coloring pages. I cut out about 4 layers per flower. Then used special scissors to give the edges a ridge. Then I hot-glued all the layers together. Next, I added glitter to the flowers. Then to complete them I added one jewel to the center of each flower. I was very happy with how they turned out. :)

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I went to the store...and bought some designed plates and napkins, I also bought flower petals for decoration. I have not decided yet what I will exactly use the flower petals for... I might spread them out on the table or use them as filler. :) I also bought some m&m's which I will use for a craft at the party... :)

Some of my supplies.

The supplies... Again...

Bokeh Hearts w/ supplies :)

I will be working on some more Valentine's day decor/crafts so check in again soon. :)

For now,

Lexie

Tune- In

TUNE-IN TOMORROW TO SEE A SNEAK PEEK OF MY VALENTINE'S DAY PARTY coming up in two weeks! :) I actually just started putting my thoughts into works today. Which means I have a lot of work ahead of me to pull it all together. I will only be giving you an insight of what I have so far... :) I am excited to see how the party turns out in the end! :)

Beautiful Texas Scenery

 These pictures were taken awhile ago, but I never got the chance to edit or post them until now! :)
So here are the pictures. I had some more but these were the best! :)

 

 Bridge.

 Another picture of the bridge.

Beautiful, huge, yellow mansion.

Until Next Time, 

Lexie

Template

Do you like my new blog background!?? :) I was getting tired of the old one and decided to improve. I know I change it alot, but you always need a change; don't you!?? :) Express your feelings by COMMENTING! :)

Crayola Photography

A while ago, in my art class my friend showed me how beautiful all the colors in crayon shavings mixed together. This was when I was inspired to pull out the crayons and do some sharpening! :) So I dumped out the shavings for a photoshoot! :) The pictures turned out fantastic! Here are my favs.

 “If you see something that moves you, and then snap it, you keep a moment.” – Linda McCartney

  “You don’t take a photograph, you make it.” -Ansel Adams

And here is a collage of some other  pics! :)

Be inspired,
Lexie

Welcome February

I know its a little late but . . .
Hello FEBRUARY!
February is the only month with 28 days.
February is the second month of the year.
With Valentine's Day around the bend I need to catch up on fun decorations for Valentine's Day!

Inspire. Create. Live
Lexie