A Touch of That https://atouchofthat.com Discovering creativity through DIY design Sun, 27 May 2018 20:18:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 Spring Twine Baskets https://atouchofthat.com/spring-twine-baskets/ Sun, 06 May 2018 20:35:02 +0000 https://atouchofthat.com/?p=1492 Bring in Spring with these CUTE DIY Spring Baskets!  Parts of the Midwest continue the tradition of May Day Baskets.  It is simple tradition of making little gift baskets (usually filled with candy, popcorn, and/or flowers), and placing them on the doorsteps of a neighbor […]

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]]> Sloth Valentine Day Cards https://atouchofthat.com/sloth-valentine-day-cards/ https://atouchofthat.com/sloth-valentine-day-cards/#comments Mon, 22 Jan 2018 00:46:33 +0000 https://atouchofthat.com/?p=1450 Let’s Hang Valentine!  Seems like Sloths’ are all the rage this year! I love how these animals always look like they are smiling, and remind us to SLOW down every once in awhile during a busy day.   These cards make a unique Valentine’s Day gift […]

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]]> https://atouchofthat.com/sloth-valentine-day-cards/feed/ 6 Cinnamon Stick Gift Toppers https://atouchofthat.com/cinnamon-stick-gift-toppers/ Mon, 25 Dec 2017 19:32:18 +0000 https://atouchofthat.com/?p=1413 It’s Beginning to look a lot like Christmas! I made these simple gift toppers for a few gifts under the tree this year.  I love wrapping gifts, and taking a little extra time to make them look nice  I want the receiver to know that […]

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]]> Marbled Pumpkin Brownies https://atouchofthat.com/marbled-pumpkin-brownies/ Mon, 02 Oct 2017 00:57:16 +0000 https://atouchofthat.com/?p=1392 Pull out the sweaters… It is Pumpkin Season These Marbled Pumpkin Brownies are to die for!  I know many are tired of the “pumpkin spice” everything that hits stores once September rolls around.  I know that there is truth to the saying, “too much of […]

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]]> Rainbow Spa Kits https://atouchofthat.com/rainbow-spa-kits/ Sun, 17 Sep 2017 02:02:24 +0000 https://atouchofthat.com/?p=1373 Rainbow Party- Take Home Spa Kits We made these cute Rainbow Spa Kits as take home gifts for my daughter’s recent birthday party.  The birthday theme was My Little Pony, and the majority of the items in the take home gift were all homemade.  We […]

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]]> Homemade Real Mint Ice Cream https://atouchofthat.com/homemade-real-mint-ice-cream/ Wed, 05 Jul 2017 12:13:47 +0000 https://atouchofthat.com/?p=125 NOTHING SMELLS LIKE SUMMER MORE THAN FRESH MINT FROM THE GARDEN I have always been challenged in the gardening department, but fresh spearmint is one of those herbs that grows almost effortlessly in the garden. Mint chocolate also happens to be my daughter’s favorite flavor […]

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]]> DIY BATMAN GIFT BAGS https://atouchofthat.com/diy-batman-gift-bags/ Sat, 01 Jul 2017 19:28:06 +0000 https://atouchofthat.com/?p=1260 CALLING ALL SUPERHEROES!  A coworker recently asked for ideas on some take home gift ideas for a Batman themed birthday party.  My daughter has never been much into superheroes, and thought this is my one chance to participate in a superhero themed party. I love […]

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]]> DIY May Day Baskets https://atouchofthat.com/diy-may-day-baskets/ Thu, 04 May 2017 02:03:44 +0000 https://atouchofthat.com/?p=1 THE ART OF A LOST TRADITION- MAY DAY BASKETS We moved from Seattle, WA to Des Moines IA about a year and a half ago. We had only lived in our Des Moines home for a few days when we heard knocks at the door […]

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]]> Basil Cashew Pesto https://atouchofthat.com/basil-cashew-pesto/ Fri, 03 Mar 2017 01:49:07 +0000 https://atouchofthat.com/?p=1040 NEW TWIST ON AN ITALIAN CLASSIC Whether it be for a social gathering, office potluck, or a quick appetizer this dish can be prepared in almost no time and does not require the use of an oven.  As long as you have a food processor […]

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]]> DIY Valentine Paper Hearts https://atouchofthat.com/diy-valentine-paper-hearts/ Sun, 05 Feb 2017 11:45:00 +0000 https://atouchofthat.com/?p=115 ADD A HANDMADE TOUCH TO VALENTINE’S DAY GIFTS With a little time and construction paper you can make these lovely little heart tags for a Valentine Day treat bag.  Getting a handmade gift like this makes an impression, and lets the receiver know that they […]

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