Brave Ink Press: Carol Field Dahlstrom

	Welcome to Brave Ink Press Winter is here with pretty snowflakes and pure white snow. And Valentine’s Day is just around the corner which makes us start thinking about decorating for this day of love! Here is a fun Valentine centerpiece and some easy-to-make snowflake cookies! Happy Winter! Carol


	We're so glad you came to visit our website and find out what is going on at Brave Ink Press--the "I can do that!" books. Yes, we have lots of books here, but we also have tips, and recipes, and lots of fun. Whether you already own some of our books, would like to purchase books, or just came to the site to see what is up for cool tips and easy recipes, we're glad you're here. Leave us a note if you like--use the "Contact Us" link. We'd love to hear from you. -Carol

	Carol Field Dahlstrom: President braveink@aol.com P.O. Box 663 Ankeny, Iowa 50021 ph. 515.964.1777 fax 515.964.1788

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Candy Heart Centerpiece
What you need:

Two glass vases—one smaller that fits inside the other one
Candy conversation hearts
Tulips or other bloom

What you do:
Place the smaller vase inside the larger one. Fill the space in between with candy hearts. Add water to the inside vase and add the blooms. Set the centerpiece on the table with a doily underneath.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Recipe of the Month

free cookie recipes

Sparkling Sandwich Cookies

What you need:
Purchased white frosting in a tube
Purchased white chocolate covered cookies (such as oreos)
White edible flat sugar or coarse white sugar (available from Maid of Scandinavia by Sweet Celebrations 800-328-6722)

What you do:
Using the purchased frosting, pipe a snowflake shape on the top of a cookie. To make the snowflake, first make a cross. Next draw an x over the cross. Make short lines at the end of each main line as well as half way through each line. Dust with edible glitter. Let dry.