Countdown to Christmas- Day 22

So all day today I keep saying that it’s Monday.  I would swear that it’s only Monday.  It can’t be anything but Monday.  It can’t.

I think I must be in denial that Christmas is now only 3 days away.

At least I’m pretty much ready for it to come. I spent today doing my holiday baking, which is an annual tradition for me.  Baking is not one of my strong points, I must admit.  I can hear some of my friends snickering right now.  However, the key to my holiday baking is to keep everything super simple.  I have a couple of “go to” treats that I tend to make every year, and this year, I paired those favorites with a few new ones from my good friend.  Kathy and I spent the day immersed in flour, sugar, butter and chocolate, made only a minimal mess, and didn’t even set the kitchen on fire.

We made Kathy’s delicious Snicker cookies and Peppermint bark, and my chocolate dipped pretzels and peanut brittle.  I know Kathy will be sharing her recipes on her blog, so be sure to check it out.  Here is my recipe for peanut brittle.

Into a 1 1/2 quart microwave safe bowl, mix 1 cup of sugar and 1/2 cup of white corn syrup.  Stir and microwave on high for 4 minutes, stirring half way through.
Add 1 cup of roasted, salted peanuts.  Microwave on high 3-5 minutes until light brown in color.  Stir.
Add 1 Tbls. butter and 1 tsp. vanilla.  Stir.  Microwave 1-2 minutes.
Add 1 tsp. baking soda and stir.  Brittle will get light and foamy.
Moving quickly, pour onto lightly greased or non-stick cookie sheet.  Let cool.  Break into pieces.

Today was my day to post on the Webster’s Pages Facebook site.  I created this card using papers from the Postcards From Paris line along with some of my favorite Webster’s products.

Here is the full list of Webster’s supplies:

Patterned Paper: La Boutique de Jardin and Romantique Chic from the Postcards From Paris Collection.
Designer Vellum: Winter’s Wings Vellum
Fabric Fancy:  Postcards From Paris
Silhouette: Nature’s Storybook Collection
Whimsy Thread:  Postcards From Paris
Trim: Coco Lace from the Classic Trim Collection and Velvet Ruffle from the Botanical Trim Collection

That gorgeous photo corner was cut directly from the designer vellum, and I also added some machine stitched detailing and crystal flourishes from Prima.

Thanks for stopping by everyone!  Hope you’re having a great Monday……..

er, I mean Tuesday!

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