12.07.13

reindeer treats

Christmas is only a few weeks away! A few days ago, I shared four snowman treat ideas which would be perfect for any winter party! Well, here are four reindeer treats that would also be perfect to make for any holiday party this season! Click below to learn how to make these reindeer treats:

reindeer treats

1. reindeer cake pops via bakerella
2. reindeer pretzel treats via lil’ luna
3. peanut butter reindeer cookies via the preppy planner
4. reindeer mini donuts via oriental trading

Be sure to head on over to Pinterest to check out the Christmas and Winter boards for loads of inspiration!

For holiday photo cards and gifts visit the Made by Cristina Marie shop by clicking here!

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12.04.13

snowman treats

If you are throwing a party this holiday season, these snowman treats would be perfect for your dessert table! These treats would also make great gifts, simply make a batch and wrap them up in cellophane or place in a nice tin. The dollar store is a great place to find holiday tins for treats. Target and Walmart also have inexpensive plastic trays for gift giving. Click below to learn how to make these snowman treats:

snowman treats

1. snowman cake pops via bakerella
2 rice krispie snowmen treats via mr. food
3. coconut snowman via martha stewart
4. oreo snowmen pops via the preppy planner

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12.01.13

december desktop calendar

Wow can you believe that December is already here? This year has flew by! Another new month so, another new calendar for your desktop! Instructions for downloading the December desktop calendar can be found below:

december desktop calendar

Instructions for downloading the desktop calendar:
Right click on the image and open in a new tab or window.
Save image to your computer or drag it to your desktop or specific folder.

Mac Users
Right click on the image then click on “Use Image as Desktop Picture”

Head on over to the shop to view the 2013 Holiday Collection, the holidays will be here before we know it!

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11.21.13

holiday magic cash giveaway

It is time for another giveaway, just in time for the holidays! I have teamed up with an amazing group of businesses for the Holiday Magic Cash Giveaway! Imagine how magical it would be to have $1100 deposited into your PayPal account? I know I would love to have this extra cash bonus to go holiday shopping with!

holiday magic cash giveaway  

This giveaway would not be possible without an awesome group of bloggers and businesses. They include Spaceships and Laser Beams, Mighty Delighty, This Little Mama, Design Dazzle, A Wife A Mom A LIfe, PaperCandee, Doodlecraft, Made by Cristina Marie, Squared Party Printables, BellaGrey Designs, Petite Bebe, I DO invitations by michelle, More Than Paper, PSA Essentials, Yumtastics, Bauble Yumz, Partystock, Pretty My Party, Angelina’s Dream Parties, Party With the Warriors, We Heart Parties, Giggles Galore, J’adore Lexie Couture, Fancy Cakes LLC, Inkberry Cards + Design, Cupcake Wishes & Birthday Dreams, Samantha Walker LLC, I Will Invitations, Tempo di Festa, Ribbons Unlimited, Inc., Young Adult Money, babiesartroom and Hello My Sweet.
And that’s not even everyone! Take a look at the Rafflecopter form to see everyone who so generously provided sponsorship.

$1100 Holiday Magic Cash Giveaway
November 21, 2013 at 12:00am – December 16, 2013 at 12:00am
Open Worldwide

PRIZE: One winner will receive $1100 USD payable via PayPal

Eligibility and Rules: This giveaway runs from 12:00AM ET on November 21, 2013 to 12:00AM ET on December 16, 2013. It is open to individuals over the age of the majority in their home country. The winner will be chosen randomly through the Rafflecopter form. It is the sole responsibility of the winner to adhere to all laws in their respective country, which includes payments to any governing tax body. This giveaway is void in any country where it is prohibited by law.

Claiming Prize: The prize will be sent via PayPal. The winner must claim their prize within 48 hours of receiving notice. If you do not claim your prize within this time frame, your entry will be void and another winner will be drawn. We don’t want to have to do that! Please ensure that the email spaceshipsandlaserbeams [at] gmail [dot] com is on your “safe list.”

Disclosure: This giveaway is a blogger-sponsored event that is in no way affiliated with PayPal, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram or any other social media channel. If you have questions, email Stephanie at Spaceships and Laser Beams at spaceshipsandlaserbeams [at] gmail [dot] com.

Please use the Rafflecopter below to enter!

None of the entries are mandatory but the more entries you do, the more chances you have to win! 
(If you’re running low on time, you can come back as many times as you like to finish the form and optimize your chances.)

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11.14.13

thanksgiving treat ideas

Are you ready for Thanksgiving? It will be here before we know it! My favorite part about Thanksgiving is all of the yummy desserts that come after all of the turkey! Here are four adorable Thanksgiving treat ideas that are perfect to serve to family and friends. Click below to learn how to make these Thanksgiving treats.

thanksgiving treat ideas

1. chocolate covered turkey treats via cooking creation
2. turkey rice krispie treats via the celebration shoppe
3. turkey cake pops via miss candiquik
4. tepee treats via spoonful

What is your favorite Thanksgiving treat? Leave a comment below, I would love to hear!

Click here for Thanksgiving craft ideas! Don’t forget to check out Pinterest and view the fall and Thanksgiving boards for even more inspiration!

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11.11.13

thanksgiving crafts

Thanksgiving is only a couple weeks away! These Thanksgiving crafts are perfect to add to your table or give to guests (turkey treat bag). Adults can help children of all ages make these crafts with a little assembly help depending on the child’s age! Click below to learn how to make these Thanksgiving crafts.

thanksgiving crafts

1. colorful pinecone turkeys via hostess with the mostess
2. turkey treat bag via psa stamp camp
3. fall leaf napkin tags via two shades of pink
4. turkey candlestick via acmoore

Looking for Thanksgiving recipes and more fall inspiration? Check out the Thanksgiving and fall Pinterest boards for a ton of ideas!

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11.05.13

first birthday giveaway

It is so hard to believe that today the Made by Cristina Marie shop is celebrating its first birthday! Never did I believe I would have as much success as I have this past year. I could never have accomplished as much as I have without each and every one of you! I am truly so grateful for all of you, and if it wasn’t for you Made by Cristina Marie would not be where it is today!

first birthday giveaway

To celebrate Made by Cristina Marie’s first birthday I am having a giveaway in order to show my appreciation for you! You have the chance to win a $50 credit to the Made by Cristina Marie shop, just in time for the holidays! You could use this credit to purchase holiday cards, use it to purchase thank you cards, or anything in the shop!

Prize: One winner will win $50 to the Made by Cristina Marie shop.

Eligibility and Rules: This giveaway runs from 12:00AM EST November 5, 2013 to 12:00AM EST on November 15, 2013. Individuals must be 18 years or older to enter. The winner will be chosen randomly through the Rafflecopter form below. This giveaway is void in any country where it is prohibited by law. The credit must be used within 30 days of winning.

Claiming Prize: The winner will be contacted, and will have 48 hours to claim their prize. If he or she does not claim the prize within this time frame, another winner will be drawn. To avoid this from happening, please make sure your email account is set to receive emails from: hello@madebycristinamarie.com

Please use the Rafflecopter form below for your entries!

 

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11.01.13

november desktop calendar

Happy November :) October is officially over, so it is time to delete October’s desktop calendar, and put November’s desktop calendar on your screen! Here is this month’s desktop calendar. Instructions for downloading the November desktop calendar can be found below:

november desktop calendar

Instructions for downloading the desktop calendar:
Right click on the image and open in a new tab or window.
Save image to your computer or drag it to your desktop or specific folder.

Mac Users
Right click on the image then click on “Use Image as Desktop Picture”

Be sure to checkout the 2013 Holiday Collection in the Made by Cristina Marie shop! New products will be added to the collection soon. The holidays will be here before we know it!

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10.29.13

holiday photo cards

The 2013 holiday photo card collection has arrived! All of the holiday photo cards are double sided which means that each design has a coordinating back side. All of the photo cards are professionally printed on beautiful 110lb matte paper. The cards measure 5×7 inches and come with white envelopes. These cards will definitely impress your family and friends this holiday season! Here’s a look at two of the designs that are currently available in the shop. All text is completely customizable.

holiday photo cards

holiday photo cards

Click here to head on over to the Made by Cristina Marie shop to view the entire holiday collection. As always, if you have any questions or would like to inquire about a custom design please feel free to contact me!

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holiday photo cards

The 2013 holiday photo card collection would not be possible without the beautiful example photos that you see in each of the photo cards! All of the photos are from Darah Grace who is the owner and photographer of  DROOL. Darah has been a photographer for 7 years and is a wife and mother of two children. As you can see from the pictures on the cards, she is extremely talented! If you are in the Philadelphia area, I strongly encourage you to check out her work. You can visit her website by clicking here. Also be sure to visit her Facebook to stay up to date with her latest photo shoots (she posts some of the cutest photos of little ones :)!

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10.21.13

healthy halloween treats

Are you throwing a Halloween party and looking for some healthy Halloween treats? Well you have come to the right place! I have found six healthy treats for you to have at your party. These are the perfect treats to have at your party that still look festive and are also super nutritious!

healthy halloween treats

1. Spooky Spider Eggs via Chippers Blog
2. Veggie Skeleton via Get Healthy and Fit with Me
3. Strawberry Ghosts via Taste of Home
4. Carrot Sticks in Mini Cauldrons of Ranch Dressing via Frog Prince Paperie
5. Candy Corn Fruit Cocktail via Family Fresh Meals
6. Clementine Face Oranges via We Heart Parties

If you are looking for printables be sure to click here, there is a full set of FREE Halloween party printables! Click here for Halloween party inspiration on the blog, or here for even more inspiration on the Pinterest Halloween board!

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