Here is a fun last minute Valentine's Day craft that can be customized for any holiday, actually. A flower, an ornament, a tree, a star, a pumpkin. You get the idea! We had a fun little get together with friends yesterday to decorate sugar cookies and make these fun tissue paper stained glass hearts. A perfect little sun catcher. They only take a few minutes to make. Let's get started!Supplies needed:2 cardtock shapes; one for the tissue paper stained glass and another to "frame" ... Read More about Tissue Paper Stained Glass {Sun Catchers}
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Pillow Boxes Made Easy
I love making little boxes. There are so many fun designs to choose from! I made these little pillow boxes and they were so easy to do. I filled them with conversation hearts and my tiny Bakery Style Sugar Cookies. Pillow boxes have so many fun uses so it's nice to have a quick and easy method for making lots and lots of them for class parties, Christmas treats, or just to keep on hand, folded flat, all ready to go.You can easily make pillow boxes using a printable template. It ... Read More about Pillow Boxes Made Easy
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
 Anything that begins with Ghirardelli melting chocolates is bound to be insanely good. These dark chocolate peanut butter cups are no exception. I used Ruby's nap time to make (and eat some) the other day. I probably could have found a more productive way to use my time, but it wouldn't have tasted as good!Making peanut butter cups is incredibly easy. It's a 3 step method: Melt, Fill, Refrigerate. You will only need 2 ingredients: Chocolate and peanut butter. You will also ... Read More about Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Best Girls Peasant Dress Pattern for Costumes, Nightgowns +
This darling girls peasant dress pattern is so versatile and can be made with long sleeves, 3/4 sleeves or short sleeves. You can also make a top or a dress for toddlers all the way up to big girls! I'll share 4 variations: a dress, a nightgown, a princess dress and a pioneer dress with an apron and a bonnet. This peasant dress pattern is the ultimate in girls dress patterns. One pattern to create dresses and costumes for all occasions. I love sewing for my kids (no surprise there, right?). ... Read More about Best Girls Peasant Dress Pattern for Costumes, Nightgowns +
9 Crowd Pleasing Recipes
Hi everyone! Here is a quick compilation, 9 crowd pleasing recipes that are some of my absolute favorites! Best to make for a large group so that you don't end up eating a whole bowl full of dip yourself, which, I will admit, I could totally do.Homemade Corn Dog BitesBuffalo Chicken DipCorn & Bean SalsaHot Artichoke DipAvocado BreadPerfect Caramel CornPerfect Ice Cream SandwichesSlow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches Homemade Pretzel Bites Enjoy your Weekend!! ... Read More about 9 Crowd Pleasing Recipes
3 Easy {Basket Weaved} Crafts Made With Duck® Tape
Today I'm sharing 3 easy basket weaved crafts using Duck® tape! Duck® Tape works for so many projects. It is strong, durable, easy to work with and comes in so many fun colors and patterns. You can create a basket weaved pattern with paper, but using Duck® Tape gives it a nice texture, shine, and durability. I have created a printable of my "LOVE" sign that you can use to make one of these framed signs for your own home. Simply click ... Read More about 3 Easy {Basket Weaved} Crafts Made With Duck® Tape
Organizing Childhood Keepsakes
A problem we have had in our home is organizing childhood keepsakes! My children make the most darling art projects, but we just can't keep them all. They would love it if I did, but I really have to pick and choose. And I sort and purge when they aren't around, otherwise we are borderline needing therapy for the separation anxiety they have with their things.We have displays of artwork all through the house. Clotheslines with clothes pins, printed artwork on canvas, a refrigerator door full of ... Read More about Organizing Childhood Keepsakes
Cub Scouts Banquet and Pinewood Derby Ideas
With 2 fun events for Cub Scouts happening this time of year, I thought I'd share a few ideas for derby treats and banquet cakes. Enjoy!Cub Scout CakeI made this cake for a Blue & Gold banquet two years ago and it was so much fun to do. It was also apretty big hit among the kids. They kept comparing their uniforms to the cake :)Derby TrophiesThese were made with 2x4s and rubber ducks from Oriental Trading!Candy Car TrophiesAnother idea for derby "trophies".***Derrick was the cub master for a ... Read More about Cub Scouts Banquet and Pinewood Derby Ideas
Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies
This is our favorite peanut butter cookie. Moist and perfectly balanced with oatmeal. The texture and consistency is absolutely perfect. They flatten nicely while baking and stack just right. Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies 1 cup butter 1 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 cup white sugar 1 cup peanut butter 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup quick-cooking oats Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown ... Read More about Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies
