CHRISTMAS CROSS DECORATING

I love my OOAK (Original One Of A Kind) Halloween Black Cat Art Work so much that I'm working some of my original black cat art collections into Christmas cross over decorations.

Here's my JOHANNA PARKER OOAK Halloween black cat collection that I've added to my fiber optic Christmas wreath.

I was delighted to have acquired Johanna's original Flower Pot Black Cat featured in the Better Homes & Garden October Holiday issue.

Johanna's pretty gift Black Cat Candy Box is the purrrrrfect finishing adornment!

Christmas Cross Decorating, it's a good thing. AND FUN TOO!

This third PIC includes my CHRISTY MEYER whimsical Black Cat Clock 'Mr. Wishes' who is keeping a watchful eye over everybody & guarding the door to my entrancing craft room...

My home is an ENCHANTING WONDERLAND because of the beautiful original art collections I have invested in.


MAY EVERYONE HAVE A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY SEASON WITH GOOD TIDINGS OF COMFORT & JOY, LYNDY

*TIME FOR MORE OF MY MOM'S SCRUMPTIOUS HOLIDAY RECIPES*



I love this easy & quick holiday recipe, it's what my Mom called Semi Homemade.




*CHRISTMAS WREATH COOKIES*
PREP & BAKE TIME: 30 minutes
YIELD: Makes about 2 dozen cookies

INGREDIENTS:
• 1 package (18 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
• 1 container (16 ounces) French vanilla frosting
• 2 to 3 drops of green liquid food color per cup of sugar & shredded coconut
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 1 cup small cinnamon candies

PREPARATION:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Divide dough in half; wrap half of dough in plastic wrap & refrigerate. Roll out remaining half of dough on well floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters to resemble wreaths. Repeat with remaining half of dough.
2. Place cutouts about 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove cookies from baking sheets to wire racks to cool completely.
3. Frost cookies with frosting & decorate with green shredded coconut, green sugar & cinnamon candies.

*COLORED SUGAR & COLORED SHREDDED COCONUT*
Here is the 'How To Recipe' for making your own colored sugars & shredded coconut for your favorite pastrys.

This is a great money saver & the recipe can be kept in jars for months.

INGREDIENTS
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 2 to 3 drops of any color liquid food color per cup of sugar & shredded coconut

DIRECTIONS
1. Place sugar or shredded coconut into a jar with a tight fitting lid. Drip the food coloring onto the sugar or shredded coconut, close the lid & shake vigorously for about 1 minute. Adjust color with additional food coloring & repeat if the color is too light.

*Bon Appétit & Happy Holidays!!!

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***MERRY SANTA CLAUS FEST***

Blessings For Health, Wealth & Happiness To All, Lyndy

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