2012

{top 10 posts from 2012}

December 31, 2012 By Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things} | 11 Comments

You’ve probably seen these posts all over blogland by now and are probably thinking: “please, not another one”.. I just couldn’t help myself but hop on the bandwagon and create a top-10-posts-from-2012-post. ;)

I really can’t believe we will be starting the year 2013 in just a few hours. I really am looking forward to the new year and to seeing what it will have in stock for us. If it’s anything like 2012, it will be pretty amazing!

Thank you so much for all of your support throughout the year, leaving amazing comments and sharing your own creativity! I really had a blast and am so grateful for each and single one of you! You really are the reason blogging has been so much fun! ;)

Sooo, according to my site stats, these are my top 10 posts from 2012:

#10
{black forest bundt cake}

#09
{wire hanger chandelier}

#08
{free printable: 4^th of july pinwheels}

#07
{DIY baker’s twine}

#06
{homemade chai concentrate}

#05
{nightstand makeover & DIY chalk paint}

#04
{cold remedy: lemon ginger syrup}

#03
{DIY fabric tape}

#02
{homemade baileys}

#01
{DIY washi tape}

I’m partying here! ❤

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{new year’s fortune cookies}

December 30, 2012 By Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things} | 20 Comments

Now that we’ve left the Christmas Holidays behind us, it’s time to prepare for the next big day! New Year’s is just a couple days away.. I can’t believe we’ll be welcoming the year 2013 already! Where did the time go?!

Last Thursday I finally got to meet up with my mom again to bake, craft & hang out and we made these homemade fortune cookies with personalized fortunes.
This is a great, simple & fun baking project for your New Year’s party!

{new year’s fortune cookies}

fortune cookie from {nifty thrifty things}

By Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things} Published: December 30, 2012

Yield: about 20

Now that we’ve left the Christmas Holidays behind us, it’s time to prepare for the next big day! New Year’s is just a couple days …

Ingredients

3 egg whites
1/2 cup powdered sugar {50g}
3 tbsp. butter {40g}, melted & cooled
1/2 cup flour {60g}
1 vanilla bean

Instructions

Beat the egg whites until they’re creamy (not stiff).
Add the powdered sugar, scraped vanilla bean, melted & cooled butter, as well as a pinch of salt and the flour.
Mix until you have a creamy batter.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Place a tablespoon of batter onto a lined cookie sheet and spread them into a circle of 3–4 inches diameter.
Bake until they start to brown and remove from baking sheet with a spatula.
Quickly place the fortune on the cookie, fold cookie in half and then gently pull the edges downward over the rim of a glass or bowl. Let the cookies cool.

Notes

1. Make up the fortunes ahead of time. The strips of paper used should be 3 inches long and about a 1/2 inch wide.

2. Make sure you only bake two fortune cookies at a time, as it is almost impossible to form more than that before they cool.

“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade”

I’m partying here! ❤

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{nifty thrifty sunday #90}

December 30, 2012 By Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things} | 47 Comments

Welcome to this week’s {nifty thrifty sunday}!

How was your Christmas? Did you have fun celebrating, spending time with your loved ones and eating way too much food? I know I did! ;)

Can you believe that 2012 is coming to an end and that this is the last party of the year?! I hope y’all will have a wonderful start into the new year 2013!! I can’t wait to see all your creations for the new year and am looking forward to many more fun parties!

Here are some of my favorites from last week’s {nifty thrifty sunday}:

{1} Little Inspiration: Healthy Peppermint Cake Pops

{2} Oh So Amelia: Make Your Own Homemade Body Lotion

{3} About Crochet: Crocheted Blanket

{4} Will Cook For Smiles: Nutty Maple Muffins

{5} Practically Functional: Peppermint Whoopie Pies

{6} Creative Chaos: Dotty Gift Wrapping

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{nifty thrifty sunday #89}

December 23, 2012 By Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things} | 53 Comments

Welcome to this week’s {nifty thrifty sunday}!

Thank you so much for stopping by this weekend!

I hope you’re having a wonderful Christmas (if you celebrate) and Holiday Season! Enjoy the time with your loved ones, great food and opening fantastic gifts! ;)

Here are some of my favorites (christmassy of course! ;) ) from last week’s {nifty thrifty sunday}:

{1} A Pumpkin & a Princess: Red Wooden Sled

{2} The Winthrop Chronicles: Peppermint Brownie Bites

{3} Hubby Made Me: Paint Chip Trees

{4} Carolyn’s Homework: Tiny Sweater Ornatments

{5} OhMy! Creative: Chocolate Pretzel Christmas Trees

{6} Loulou Downtown: Making Origami Stars

If you were featured today, feel free to grab a button!!

Thank you all so much for linking up!

Party guidelines:

I would love for you to become a subscriber to {nifty thrifty things}.
Link up anything you’ve created. ..crafty, DIY, recipe, before and after, decorating, anything creative.. Please no etsy shops and giveaways.
Link to the specific post, not your main blog.
Please grab the {nifty thrifty sunday} button and link back to me somewhere on your blog.
Please check out the link before you and leave some comment love. :)
Have fun!

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