I finally got into the Christmas decorating mood the other day – despite no snow – and decided to go ahead and make the cinnamon ornaments that Tanya made over at The Scarlett House. I've been wanting to make them for years, but the only recipe I had involved an array of ingredients that were hard to come by, so I gave up on that one. Hers was much simpler, and even though my dough wasn't exactly the same thickness all around, I still enjoyed making them. And the house smelled wonderful!
Remember when Sabrina went to Germany and brought me back some Ampelmann cookie cutters? (Which, btw, are the coolest souvenir I've ever received!) I decided to use them as well as the traditional gingerbread men and stars…
I have a basketfull of ribbon spools, and I thought the red check was perfect.
When I hung them on the tree, I couldn't help but gaze at my favorite ornaments of all…
Magnificent…despite the neverending Japanese Chin hair that finds its way into everything. Grr.
Here is this year's edition…
Hi, Friday! I don't need your help boy, but thank you anyway!
Btw, I've had to move all of my Ampelmann ornaments to the top branches bc the Japanese Chin has decided that they look much better decorating the bottom of her kennel, all chewed into hundreds of pieces.
May your holiday season be filled with cutting cookies, and not cheese.
That wasn't necessary, I know.
6 Comments
Margaret
lol! The cookies look great, as does the tree! We’re not sure how we’re decorating the tree this year with our new kitten. Perhaps just lights for now? 😀
Catherine
Great shots! Love the ornaments you made!
Cathryn
You’re photography again amazes me. 😀 I love the one of the red ornament reflecting you and ‘Friday’. 😀 Have a terrific day Paulette. Cathryn
joann tx
yummm…i bet those cinnamon cookies smelled great!
they sure did turn out nice!
i had no idea starbucks had ornaments each year…silly me, i know! and one could only guess you would have each one on your tree! how cool is that? 🙂
LLLLLY!!!
Robin Hager
I think there might be a “twelve step” program for that Starbuck’s addiction! LOL! Cute ornaments! Christmas is looking merry!
Wireflex
Hi everyone!
Amazing photography! Great
Beautifull ornaments you made!
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