Just a Smidgen » Gift Inspiration https://justasmidgen.com ..a lifestyle blog filled with recipes, photography, poems, and DIY Tue, 29 Jul 2014 15:07:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.9.2 Blushing Bride DIY Lip Balm https://justasmidgen.com/2014/07/07/blushing-bride-diy-lip-balm/ https://justasmidgen.com/2014/07/07/blushing-bride-diy-lip-balm/#comments Tue, 08 Jul 2014 01:58:42 +0000 https://justasmidgen.com/?p=20968 Summers are the days of sweet weddings, a time of love’s blessings. That blush of first kiss.. that becomes a vow joining two lives in marriage. ♥ Softest of tender kisses, are life’s salve.. a love potion for our heart. ♥ Each lovely DIY lip balm will soothe and soften.. a remedy for the sun’s […]

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]]> https://justasmidgen.com/2014/07/07/blushing-bride-diy-lip-balm/feed/ 24 Gluten-Free Rhubarb Scones with a Pink Lemonade Glaze https://justasmidgen.com/2014/06/20/rhubarb-scones-pink-lemonade-glaze/ https://justasmidgen.com/2014/06/20/rhubarb-scones-pink-lemonade-glaze/#comments Fri, 20 Jun 2014 19:48:33 +0000 https://justasmidgen.com/?p=21824 And just like that, the morning after a week confined to a rain-smothered earth.. we’re roused by the weak but determined rays of sun breaking through the cloudy morning skies. Fragrant wet grass breathes as we celebrate.. the last of the rain moving off into the distance by the cool wind’s gentle nudging of clouds. […]

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]]> https://justasmidgen.com/2014/06/20/rhubarb-scones-pink-lemonade-glaze/feed/ 29 Wildflower Honey Recipe for Mother’s Day https://justasmidgen.com/2014/05/10/wildflower-honey-for-mothers-day/ https://justasmidgen.com/2014/05/10/wildflower-honey-for-mothers-day/#comments Sat, 10 May 2014 17:59:18 +0000 https://justasmidgen.com/?p=21439 Sometimes.. it is suddenly the day before Mother’s Day and you’ve forgotten to buy a gift. If you’re looking for a homemade gift that you can make in a hurry .. this one is perfect! My heart skipped a beat when I saw Cathy’s Wildflower Honey Recipe on her beautiful, peaceful blog Word and Herbs […]

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]]> https://justasmidgen.com/2014/05/10/wildflower-honey-for-mothers-day/feed/ 14 Celebrating Everyday Life Magazine https://justasmidgen.com/2014/04/30/celebrating-everyday-life-magazine/ https://justasmidgen.com/2014/04/30/celebrating-everyday-life-magazine/#comments Wed, 30 Apr 2014 18:29:20 +0000 https://justasmidgen.com/?p=21388   I am so excited to introduce you to my newest love.. an online magazine called Celebrating Everyday Life by Jennifer Carroll ♥ My contribution to this issue are two lovely blush lip balm recipes that you can make in your own kitchen. ♥  These would be a sweet gift for your friends and your […]

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]]> https://justasmidgen.com/2014/04/30/celebrating-everyday-life-magazine/feed/ 13 Valentine’s Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing https://justasmidgen.com/2014/02/14/valentines-sugar-cookies-with-royal-icing/ https://justasmidgen.com/2014/02/14/valentines-sugar-cookies-with-royal-icing/#comments Sat, 15 Feb 2014 00:25:11 +0000 https://justasmidgen.com/?p=19744 Let me apologize to anyone who tried to visit my blog these past few days. I bet you all thought I was busy redesigning and unveiling a new look? Sadly, this was not the case. It seems I was a wee bit overzealous with my plug-ins { they’re sort of like apps, for you non-bloggers […]

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]]> https://justasmidgen.com/2014/02/14/valentines-sugar-cookies-with-royal-icing/feed/ 22 Pink and Gold Confetti Valentine Coasters DIY https://justasmidgen.com/2014/02/11/pink-gold-confetti-valentine-coasters-diy/ https://justasmidgen.com/2014/02/11/pink-gold-confetti-valentine-coasters-diy/#comments Tue, 11 Feb 2014 13:25:25 +0000 https://justasmidgen.com/?p=19644 Nothing says “I love you”   more than a personalized gift.. made with loving hands. ♥ It doesn’t have to be “perfect”.. just original.. and simple is always nice! I love these ones.. gold confetti, silver confetti hearts with a “heart of gold” in the mix, and an abstract doodle. These Pink and Gold Valentine […]

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]]> https://justasmidgen.com/2014/02/11/pink-gold-confetti-valentine-coasters-diy/feed/ 12 Free Printable Valentine’s Day Recipe Cards https://justasmidgen.com/2014/02/02/free-printable-valentines-recipe-cards/ https://justasmidgen.com/2014/02/02/free-printable-valentines-recipe-cards/#comments Sun, 02 Feb 2014 17:35:18 +0000 https://justasmidgen.com/?p=19372 It’s that time of the year when little ones bake special Valentine’s Day Cookies for their classmates. Wee cards filled with hearts and Cupid’s arrows have those little messages of friendship and are being filled out and sealed for delivery. ♥ I thought I’d share one of my favorite Sugar Cookie recipes, you can bake […]

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]]> https://justasmidgen.com/2014/02/01/cloud-art/feed/ 15 Bella’s Biscuits ~ Homemade Dog Treats https://justasmidgen.com/2014/01/25/bellas-biscuits-homemade-dog-treats/ https://justasmidgen.com/2014/01/25/bellas-biscuits-homemade-dog-treats/#comments Sat, 25 Jan 2014 10:51:58 +0000 https://justasmidgen.com/?p=19180  Magical dog-leash romps through frosted streets and princess crystal iced trees.. clear sailing ahead! Nothing could be more “Canadian” than a winter day like this! Thick flocked fences lined our streets that morning.. I love hoar frost! In Calgary, we often are gifted this beautiful visual experience due to warmer Chinook winds colliding with our […]

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]]> https://justasmidgen.com/2014/01/25/bellas-biscuits-homemade-dog-treats/feed/ 19 I Heart Valentine’s Day and Some News https://justasmidgen.com/2014/01/21/heart-valentines-day/ https://justasmidgen.com/2014/01/21/heart-valentines-day/#comments Tue, 21 Jan 2014 14:10:51 +0000 https://justasmidgen.com/?p=19134 It’s no surprise to most of you that I love hearts.. { like these Blushing Marshmallow Hearts } Soon it will be Valentine’s Day.. I’ll never forget the packages of Valentine’s my students brought to Kindergarten, each one signed in pencil and stashed into their friend’s heart-shaped pouch. ♥ I wanted to look back at […]

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]]> https://justasmidgen.com/2014/01/21/heart-valentines-day/feed/ 35 Just a Smidgen ~ Smidge’s Favorites from Last Year! https://justasmidgen.com/2014/01/02/just-a-smidgen-2013/ https://justasmidgen.com/2014/01/02/just-a-smidgen-2013/#comments Thu, 02 Jan 2014 16:33:13 +0000 https://justasmidgen.com/?p=18883 In addition to the Top 10 viewed Crafts, DIY and Recipes, here are Smidge’s favorite much-loved posts from Just a Smidgen 2013! January Red Velvet Chambord Surprise ♡ Cake with Ruffled Frosting Sweetheart Rose Petal Soaps DIY Blushing Marshmallow Hearts February Spring Pastel Layer Cake SweetAmbs Brush Embroidery Cookies March Spring Festivus Spring Anenome Cupcakes […]

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]]> https://justasmidgen.com/2013/12/30/top-10-diy-and-crafts-2013/feed/ 16 2014 Desk Calendar https://justasmidgen.com/2013/12/12/2014-desk-calendar/ https://justasmidgen.com/2013/12/12/2014-desk-calendar/#comments Thu, 12 Dec 2013 18:06:48 +0000 https://justasmidgen.com/?p=18688 I really had fun making these little desktop calendars as Christmas gifts for 2013.. { if you’re my friend.. look away! } ♥ I was going to wait to show you these but thought some of you might want to have a go at making these { as gifts for your friends! } ♥ You […]

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]]> https://justasmidgen.com/2013/12/12/2014-desk-calendar/feed/ 11 Wintery Snow Feather Christmas Trees https://justasmidgen.com/2013/11/23/wintery-snow-feather-trees/ https://justasmidgen.com/2013/11/23/wintery-snow-feather-trees/#comments Sat, 23 Nov 2013 20:56:24 +0000 https://justasmidgen.com/?p=18165 If you haven’t been to Rubaiyat I highly recommend picking up a Gingerbread Latté and spending an afternoon admiring their displays. ♥ It’s a fantasy wonderland with so many vignettes.. it’s truly the Disneyland of Christmas in Calgary. ♥ They have an automated white Siberian Tiger that turns his head.. and crystal icicles sparkling everywhere […]

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]]> https://justasmidgen.com/2013/11/23/wintery-snow-feather-trees/feed/ 27 Heart Thimble Cookies https://justasmidgen.com/2013/11/08/heart-thimble-cookies/ https://justasmidgen.com/2013/11/08/heart-thimble-cookies/#comments Sat, 09 Nov 2013 06:17:25 +0000 https://justasmidgen.com/?p=17980  Snowflakes drift gently down all silent white and in that silence I think of you and wonder.. do you have arms to hold you … a friend’s shoulder to lean on? ♥ Sending a little box filled with heartfelt sugar kisses are such a thoughtful gesture for loved ones or friends. When one has a […]

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