Confetti DIY's for a New Year's Celebration

Try these confetti DIY's for a New Year's Eve celebration:

1. Confetti Party Poppers by Honestly Yum:

2. Glittered Confetti Garland by Classy Clutter:

3. DIY Confetti Dipped Balloons by Studio DIY:

4. DIY Confetti Slingshot by Green Wedding Shoes:

A Recipe for Homemade Ponche

Ponche, a delicous Mexican hot fruit punch, is always synonymous with the holidays–and though I've never actually made it myself, I've watched year after year as my mom prepares it around Christmastime. I did, however, get the recipe to make it from her, so you all can try your hand at making ponche:

What you'll need:

-1 1/2 gallons of water
-1 pound of tejocotes (small fruits that you can find at a Mexican grocery store)
-1 pound guavas
-6-8 cinnamon sticks
-2 piloncillos (a special compacted brown sugar you can find at a Mexican grocery store)
-1 small bag of tamarindo
-1 pound of sugar cane

What to Do:

1. Add the 1 1/2 gallons of water to a pot.
2. Chop the tejocotes and guavas in small pieces, and peel the tamarindo.
3. Add the chopped tejocotes, guavas, and peeled tamarindo to the pot, along with the 2 piloncillos and 1 pound of sugar cane.
4. Boil for 45 minutes to an hour.

Image found here.

Poinsettias: Legend Has It...

Since the mid-1800s, poinsettias have been known as symbols of the Christmas season here. But this lovely red flower is actually indigenous to Mexico where legend has it, a poor girl picked weeds in lieu of flowers, at an angel's suggestion, to place on a church altar. The weeds sprouted into the beautiful poinsettias that have been used as a symbol of Christmas in Mexico since the 16th century, here in the U.S., and other countries.

Here are some fun poinsettia DIY's you can use for your Christmas and holiday decorating:

1. Burlap Wreath tutorial by See Vanessa Craft:

2. Felt Poinsettias tutorial by Elsie Marley:

3. Paper poinsettia wreath tutorial by Royal Marigold:

4. Poinsettia tea cozy from The Liberty Craft Blog:

5. Burlap Poinsettia DIY by Garden House Living:

A Holiday Celebration with David Lozeau!

A few weeks ago, our art show exhibited new artwork by Day of the Dead artist David Lozeau, and Casa Artelexia was teeming with avid fans eager to get signed copies of his artwork and purchase his stunning, original pieces. Fans were also able to sample craft beer, enter a raffle for some awesome prizes (Day of the Dead iPhone cases anyone??), and enjoy David's artwork.

If you missed the art show, you'll get another chance to see David Lozeau at our holiday party on December 21st from 14 to 4pm! There will be a book/art signing, delicious tamales, pan dulce, Mexican hot chocolate, free gift wrapping, face painting, pinata making and more! 

Hello, February!

   The Big Harumph

Chelsea Victoria

 

 

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