Holiday Shop is Open!

I'm happy to let you know that the website is now fully stocked and ready for the holidays!

You'll find lots new and vintage Christmas items and embellishments, 

German picture scraps, gold Dresdens, ribbons, millinery, and more. 

Plenty of goodies for crafting, wrapping, and gifting.

Enjoy!!!

Click HERE to see it all!

October Shop Update

Hi Friends!

I am so happy to be getting back into the swing of things after a crazy summer.

It was fabulous and busy and full of great memories.

My girls are loving school and are happy to be back with friends and in their school-year activities.

I'm looking forward to doing more blogging, crafting, pinning, and treasure hunting!

I just finished updating the website with some gorgeous new finds.

I really love these fun, rich, autumn-y colors!

Hope you will too!

 

All orders placed in October will receive 20 of these gorgeous vintage stones, FREE... 

(While supplies last.)

To see all of the new goodies, please visit Speckled Egg.

Thanks so much!

Happy Fall!

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Penguin Hot Cocoa Stirrers

We recently celebrated my Littlest One's birthday.

The theme was Penguins and Polar Bears.

I found a ton of great ideas on Pinterest, of course!

One of my favorite things at the party was a cookies and hot chocolate bar.

I filled carafes with hot cocoa and had several toppings and mix-ins ~ whipped cream, marshmallows, sprinkles, cinnamon, etc.

I also made these Penguin Cocoa Stirrers, using some items that I had on hand.

The were a hit.

They would also make great party favors or stocking stuffers.

I didn't think to take photos for a proper tutorial at the time, but I will try to explain how I made them.

Supplies:

Plastic Spoons

Small bowls

Dark Chocolate and White Chocolate Candy Melts (such as Wilton)

Candy Eyes (such as Wilton, available at craft stores with the baking supplies)

Orange Sprinkles

Waxed Paper

Small lollipop bags and ribbon

1. Melt white chocolate candy melts according to package directions. Place in small bowl.
2. Dip the scoop part of a spoon into the white chocolate to coat.  Let excess drip off and then place on wax paper to harden.   Repeat with remaining spoons.
3. Melt the dark chocolate candy melts according to the package directions. Place in small bowl.
4. Once the white chocolate has completely hardened, dip each spoon diagonally in the dark chocolate halfway.  Let the excess drip off, and repeat with the other side of the spoon.  This creates the head and wings of the penguin  ~  a triangle of white chocolate should still be visible as the penguin's belly.  Place on waxed paper.  While the dark chocolate is still wet, add the candy eyes and create a beak with two orange sprinkles. Repeat with all spoons.
5. Let the spoons completely harden and wrap individually, using a piece of ribbon to tie.  
6. Stir into a mug of hot chocolate (or coffee) for an extra sweet treat!

Notes:

• I used about half a bag of each chocolate to make 16 spoons.
• Regular chocolate chips can also be used, but you may want to temper the chocolate.
• I would not suggest using the plastic spoons in a boiling hot drink, as the spoons may melt.  We had no problem using them in fairly hot chocolate though.