Combining Necklaces to Sport Something New!

Just a combination of 2 necklaces (first | second). It makes something spectacular... 

Just intime for a New Years Eve Party!

Blackberry Almond Stuffed French Toast

Need a special dish for Christmas morning? Well this is it! It is very easy to do and all of the preparation is done the night before, so all you need to do Christmas morning is pop it in the oven and ENJOY!

What You'll Need:

1 Loaf white bread
4. cup frozen blackberries
16 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cu. sour cream
1 c. sugar, divided
½ loaf French bread
7 eggs
1 ½ c. milk
1 ½ c. half and half
¼ c. powdered sugar
1 c. sliced almonds
1 tsp. almond extract

Special Instructions: Prep the night before

How To Do It:

Cut the load of white bread into cubes. Place cubes into a greased 9x13’ pan. 

Spread frozen blackberries over bread. 

Microwave the cream cheese to soften it. Add ½ cup sugar, almond extract and sour cream. 

Spread mixture over blackberries. 

Cut ten 1” slices of French bread; place the slices over blackberries and cream cheese mixture. 

Beat the egg well. Add the remaining ½ cup sugar, 1 teaspoon almond extract, the milk and the cream. Beat again. Pour the egg-milk mixture over French bread. Pour slowly and let bread soak it up. Cover and refrigerate overnight. 

 

 

Bake at 350 degrees covered with foil for 40-50 minutes, then uncovered for last 10 minutes to brown slightly. Let set for 10 minutes. Sprinkle top with powdered sugar and slice almonds before slicing.

 

 

 

Serve and Enjoy!

The core of this recipe came from my church's recipe book (with my own modifications), so you know it's good!

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The BEST Christmas Sign EVER!

Matthew 1:21 is the verse I gravitate toward at Christmas time. So when I saw this project on Growing Up Gardner via Pinterest, I knew I wanted to make something similar with this verse. The project is simple and easy, but a little time consuming so start early!

What Your Need:

• 4" Pine Boards Cut To Fit Space. I got my at Lowes and my hubby cut them for me!
• Acrylic Paint & Water. I used Chocolate brown for the color wash, however any color will do and of course white for the lettering.
• Glitter Glue. Optional, I used this on my snowflakes to JAZZ it up!
• Stencils. A variety of lettering makes it FESTIVE!
• Screws & Wire Picture Hanging Supplies. I got mine at Hobby Lobby, LOVE that store!
• Ribbon or a Bow for the Top. I just recycled a old Christmas tree bow that I was not using.

How To Do It: 

Step 1: Stencil your verse or saying onto the boards. 

BE CREATIVE! Use a mixture of fonts and some other design elements... I used snowflakes!

Step 2: Mix paint & water until you get the desired consistency. Brush color wash onto boards.

Tip: I ended up color washing the boards twice to get the desired color.

Step 3: Outline & paint your lettering. 

I outlined my with a pencil and it lightly shows through the color wash making it easy to trace and paint. I used a white paint marker that I got at Hobby Lobby, again, I LOVE that store!

This tended to be the step that took the most time because again I used two coats. 

Step 4: Trace Design Elements with Glitter!

In my case snowflakes to add FLARE and SPARKLE. I used white, silver and gold to match the rest of my decorations.

Step 5: Assemble. 

I braced the back with wood boards and screws because I knew this would be a heavy piece.

Step 6: Hang and ENJOY!

I am so pleased with how this beautiful sign turned out. I know I will enjoy it for YEARS to come.

What do you think of the finished project?