Chinese New Year!

Today is the Chinese New Year! The year of the snake! All I got for the Chinese New Year is a terrible cold/sinus infection! UGH! I have been down for the count this weekend! I hope you all had a better one!

When doing a Chinese inspired layout color and ornate items have the best bang! Paper fans and traditional Chinese elements like lucky coins and bamboo help highlight your theme.  Source

Asian themes let you have some fun with color too! Though my Asian friends say that American Chinese food isn't Chinese food, it would still be fun to serve some up - I know I love it! Source

If you are crafty with the icing tips, try your hand at these adorable cookies! Source and tutorial