How to Build a Pretzel "Pallet" Snowman

Once again, Pinterest inspired.  

Almond bark covered pretzel snowman.

 I am calling it a pretzel "pallet" snowman

because it resembles those

pallet wood lawn ornaments. 

I laid out my pretzels.

I spread the melted white bark or candy melts

on the diagonal on one side of the pretzels. 

Let set in the fridge for a few minutes.

Turned over and frosted the back side. Let set.

After the pretzels are stuck together it is much

easier to handle and I could pretty much just

dip in the chocolate,

then place the hat brim pretzel.

I stood them up in between my cooling rack wires to set.

But first, while the bark is still wet,

I added sprinkles to mimic pines and holly berries. 

When set, added a little "snow" to the hat.

Piped eyes and mouths with more chocolate bark.

When I added orange gel food coloring

to the candy melts it became like a dough consistency

so I went with it and formed little noses

which I actually like much better than if I had piped them on!

All wrapped up and off to the Bazaar

along with some marshmallow reindeer pops

and pretzel rod turkeys.

I'm lovin' the prepackaged eyes.

They make it so easy to create these little

novelty food faces and give such personality.

These marshmallow reindeer are on sucker sticks

although you can't tell from the photos.

See you at the Holiday Bazaar!!

                  Betty

It's a Winter Wonderland in the Midwest

This is the scene looking down the street

from my living room window.

It's still snowing and isn't expected to stop

for another several hours.

Looking out the front door.

My little wrought iron set is under cover of the

front porch entryway.

The front walk is not visible.

My back deck.

My kitchen door to the deck.

These lower tree branches are bending to the ground 

with the weight of the snow cover.

Birds and squirrels are gathering 

for a bite of breakfast in the 

trees out kitchen window.

Just one little squirrel so far this morning.

I toss some peanuts out the window.

He grabs a peanut and enjoys eating it

on a branch higher up out of the snow.

Do you see the Flicker on the tree trunk?

It's hard to see from here but they are

identifiable by the red spot on the back of their head.
Just click on any picture to enlarge.

We have bird feeders hanging from the overhang

over the kitchen windows.

A Nuthatch enjoys some suet.

Time to clear some snow;

our son clears our driveway.

Oh good, I see a plow truck in the distance

hopefully it will be coming up our hill.

The neighbors across the street

are digging out their cars.

Hope you are warm and well where you are.

Warm Hugs,

BettyJean

Christmas Bazaar Favorites

I strolled through a couple different Christmas Bazaars this weekend.....

Here's a look at my favorites...

These gorgeous mittens upcycled from wool sweaters.  She made hats to match!... In the crowd I forgot to snap a pic :(

She has an Etsy Shop here

Lots of Jewelry.......

But I liked this table with the stone pendants the best.

Love the colors of this fleecy hat and scarf set......

Of course the Christmas booths........

(click on any photo to enlarge)

Even some Barn Quilts.......

to read more about Barn Quilts  click here

Driving home, we saw a family in their red pick-up truck with the Christmas tree in the back.

Such a classic image, I couldn't help putting my window down and snapping this pic...Love It! 

Hoping all is well with you as you prepare for the upcoming Holidays.

Remember to stop back later in the week to link up your gift wrapping ideas....

Warm Hugs,