tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63701188719412862022024-03-12T19:35:06.612-05:00Life Is Just a Bowl of CherrysKristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14314319505059809423noreply@blogger.comBlogger942125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370118871941286202.post-82830956320784301302014-02-03T08:09:00.003-06:002014-02-03T08:09:36.349-06:00Matryoshka Plush Dollshttp://kikibomi.blogspot.com/2014/02/matryoshka-dolls.html
Check out my latest Matryoshka creation over at kiki b omi today!Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14314319505059809423noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370118871941286202.post-41123586966039443552014-01-28T17:03:00.001-06:002014-01-28T17:03:33.234-06:00Weekend in the RearviewI just posted about the blessings of life and a weekend spent at home as a family.
http://kikibomi.blogspot.com/2014/01/weekend-in-rearview.htmlKristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14314319505059809423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370118871941286202.post-42159000089885063592014-01-23T10:38:00.000-06:002014-01-23T10:38:09.526-06:00Baby Shortcake CountdownThe countdown to the new baby is on! Check it out on my new blog today!
Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14314319505059809423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370118871941286202.post-42115908576542731392014-01-16T08:59:00.006-06:002014-01-16T08:59:57.762-06:00January Etsy LoveToday on kiki b omi designs I am featuring four Etsy stores because I love to shop and promote handmade!
Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14314319505059809423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370118871941286202.post-5467076721005316932014-01-15T10:24:00.001-06:002014-01-15T10:24:13.192-06:00Winter Pick-Me-UpHead over to my new blog, kiki b omi designs, to see the virtual spring flower garden Peachy and I recently created!
http://kikibomi.blogspot.com/2014/01/winter-pick-me-up.htmlKristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14314319505059809423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370118871941286202.post-60912774821491142322014-01-14T10:53:00.001-06:002014-01-14T10:53:20.501-06:00A Little Blue Truck ProjectHi!
Today on the new blog I am sharing a Little Blue Truck project I made for a 2 year old's birthday. Check it out!
http://kikibomi.blogspot.com/2014/01/little-felt-blue-trucks.html
Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14314319505059809423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370118871941286202.post-8755401356117869482014-01-13T09:00:00.000-06:002014-01-13T09:00:02.134-06:00Business UpdateToday I have a business update on my new blog kiki b omi designs. You can check it out here:
Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14314319505059809423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370118871941286202.post-80878664828202712642014-01-10T07:51:00.002-06:002014-01-10T07:51:47.529-06:00Snow Cream!
Jump on over to the new blog for a great post about making Snow Cream!
Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14314319505059809423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370118871941286202.post-10421757065599633252014-01-09T09:35:00.002-06:002014-01-09T09:35:27.772-06:00Things That Go Bump In the NightYou can read all about an interesting night we had this week on my new blog.
http://kikibomi.blogspot.com/2014/01/things-that-go-bump-in-night.htmlKristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14314319505059809423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370118871941286202.post-70826657325884373212014-01-07T13:42:00.000-06:002014-01-07T13:42:12.977-06:00Homemade Snowflake Window ClingsJump on over to my new blog, kiki b omi designs, to see a great wintery craft project!
http://kikibomi.blogspot.com/2014/01/homemade-snowflake-window-clings.htmlKristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14314319505059809423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370118871941286202.post-26112238720763525052014-01-06T06:22:00.000-06:002014-01-06T06:22:00.116-06:00Big News! Bowl of Cherrys Is Moving . . .I am moving! Not as in houses, but as in web addresses. It is something that I have been contemplating for quite sometime now and I figured that there is no better time to do it than the new year. I will still be hosted by Blogger, but will be using this address: http://kikibomi.blogspot.com/ Please update any feeds that you may have!
There are several reasons that I wanted to do Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14314319505059809423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370118871941286202.post-31707121297761562932014-01-02T06:52:00.000-06:002014-01-02T06:52:00.615-06:00Personalized Children's Messenger Bag
Peachy gave this mini messenger bag to a friend for Christmas. We filled it with some fun bath and hair products. It was so easy to put together that I got it done in a matter of hours.
You can find the awesomely detailed tutorial here on the Merrimentdesign blog. I did lengthen the strap. I also added the initial to the top of the flap closure.
The fun purple zebra print is a Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14314319505059809423noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370118871941286202.post-23273399370740924152013-12-31T14:49:00.003-06:002013-12-31T14:49:51.764-06:00Top Ten Posts in 2013It has been a very fun and successful year here at Bowl of Cherrys. Thanks to all of my readers for your support over the past year! It wouldn't be fun to blog without someone reading it on the other end.
Here are the top ten posts from 2013. Can't wait to share more in 2014!
Number 10: Our Halloween Matryoshka Costumes
Number 9: My Distressed Frame with State Silhouettes Project
Number 8: Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14314319505059809423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370118871941286202.post-59501434336925672212013-12-27T07:20:00.001-06:002013-12-27T07:20:57.841-06:00Foodie Friday: Five Must Try DipsI have something to confess to you, I love a good dip. In fact, I would take an appetizer spread over a five course meal any day of the week. I have an entire Pinterest board dedicated to dips and it contains 70 pins! So, in the spirit of ringing in the new year, here are some of my current favorite sip recipes.
1. Pickle Dip from Buns In My Oven: The perfect potato chip dip, especially for allKristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14314319505059809423noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370118871941286202.post-56844699921556803182013-12-26T09:16:00.000-06:002013-12-26T09:16:11.820-06:00Merry Christmas from the Bowl of Cherrys BunchKristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14314319505059809423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370118871941286202.post-62074926461221887762013-12-20T08:45:00.001-06:002013-12-20T09:00:05.720-06:00Foodie Friday: Cranberry Bliss Bars
Yes, these Cranberry Bliss Bars are calling your name! Even though I have never had the Starbucks version, I knew I had to make this recipe when I saw it floating all over the internet. And bonus, these are the "healthy version!" So, head on over to Gina's blog Skinny Taste and try our this recipe today!Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14314319505059809423noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370118871941286202.post-77339342694892195072013-12-19T07:16:00.000-06:002013-12-19T07:16:00.081-06:00Five Ideas for Christmas Washi TapeI snagged this great Christmas patterned washi tape on the Plaid Barn. When I ordered it, I didn't really know what I was going to to do with it. I just knew that I liked it and would find some way to use it up. I have been having such fun figuring out different ways of using it and thought that I would share some with you today.
1) Sealing Christmas Cards: I started using it to spice up the Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14314319505059809423noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370118871941286202.post-26042197341330687512013-12-18T08:47:00.003-06:002013-12-18T08:47:43.798-06:00Seen Around HereSome of our antics as of late.
Peachy's nativity scene arrangement of choice.
Do you think Mary felt a bit overwhelmed?
Hot cocoa drinking.
Another photo shoot set up ala Peachy. (She also got both of them dressed on this occasion.)
Not a day goes by that this girl doesn't play dress up. And usually her little sister is involved as well as some crazy ensembles.
I took a cupcake Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14314319505059809423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370118871941286202.post-2682709226201188722013-12-16T15:34:00.002-06:002013-12-16T15:34:46.123-06:00Dare to DIY: Give Handmade Gifts: Ladies' Day {Covered Button Earrings}Sorry, I didn't get around to posting this last week. You see, this little project wasn't completed until yesterday! It is hard to post about something that isn't done! I think that it is worth the wait, though!
The inspiration for this project comes from several craters that I know or follow. Dana from Botny makes the most awesome hand-colored earrings. You can check out her awesomely unique Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14314319505059809423noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370118871941286202.post-88905949017825499622013-12-16T09:26:00.001-06:002013-12-16T09:26:32.404-06:00Dare to DIY: Deck the Halls: Advent Wreath
I have been wanting to start the tradition of having an Advent wreath at our home. Of course, I wanted something a little bit different, so I was dragging my feet on the entire project. I got the boost I needed when I said that I would bring one to church for an Advent event.
I started by looking on Pinterest where I found this blog post on Groovie Mom that featured a wreath that was similar Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14314319505059809423noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370118871941286202.post-1466813372483524962013-12-13T14:10:00.000-06:002013-12-13T14:10:36.494-06:00Foodie Friday: Spinach and Artichoke Pasta Bake
If you are looking for a healthy past meal, do not click this link!!! If you are looking for a totally delicious pasta bake with cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, and heavy cream, CLICK THE LINK!!! :o)
I recently made this and it was delicious! We all loved it. Like I said, it may not be the healthiest for you, but for a suppertime treat, it is so good. You can find the original recipe hereKristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14314319505059809423noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370118871941286202.post-9660066154824133232013-12-10T07:05:00.000-06:002013-12-10T07:05:00.121-06:00Dare to DIY: Give Handmade Gifts; Men's Edition {Beer Bar Towels}In continuing with the handmade gift theme, here is a great gift for the gentlemen on your list. I saw these beer bar towels online last year and decided to make up a set for my brother-in-law. Of course I can't find a picture this year of the towels that I made. Grr. Anyway, I bought a set of simple linen dish towels and using large letter stamps and acrylic paint made a set of beer bar towels Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14314319505059809423noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370118871941286202.post-60864735778272888462013-12-09T06:48:00.000-06:002013-12-09T06:48:00.247-06:00Dare to DIY: Give Handmade Gifts; Kids' Edition {Superhero Cape and Mask}
My blogging friend, Kim, and some of her friends are hosting a Dare to DIY this month. You can read about it and follow along on Kim's blog Newly Woodwards. This week's challenge was to give handmade gifts. Now that is an easy topic for me. I love to give handmade, either by me or another crafter. The hard part is to post about it without giving a gift away to the recipient. :o) I am going to Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14314319505059809423noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370118871941286202.post-84195667547685535542013-12-06T10:34:00.001-06:002013-12-06T10:34:20.494-06:00Hustle and Bustle
Sorry, no Foodie Friday today. While we have been eating here, it has consisted of delivered pizza (a stroke of genius on my part, finding a 50% off deal on Cyber Monday), spaghetti, quesadillas, tomato soup and grilled cheese, chicken salad. You know, the things that are easy to throw together quickly.
I have been enjoying keeping busy with orders for kiki b omi and other fun Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14314319505059809423noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370118871941286202.post-88750748743819260132013-12-04T07:11:00.000-06:002013-12-04T07:11:00.754-06:00Shopping Handmade on EtsyAre you done with your Christmas shopping yet? If not, I would like to highly encourage you to try to support handmade and local small businesses for your shopping needs. As a handmade Etsy seller, I know how important each sale can be. While the $50 you spend on a gift may not mean much to you, it can be the highlight of a sellers day. I have been trying to purchase less from big box stores thisKristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14314319505059809423noreply@blogger.com0