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March 2, 2013

You are an inspiration to someone {if you know it or not}. There are people that I have known for years and others for a short time, but they all have touched my life and inspired me in many ways… Thank You for being a part of my life!

free printable {click here to print}

the “inspiration” for this quote {here}

Mistakes are a good thing?! They reveal something about us, open new doors, make us better, and build our character. Let’s embrace it.

free printable {click here to print}

These storage boxes from Present & Correct are sturdy and pretty. A good motivator to clean up and clear out things.

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This is a whimsical and simple illustration of art supplies {source}. To me, if you can draw a heart, you’re an artist. Fill a blank piece of paper full of hearts and post it on your inspiration board, the refrigerator or frame it up. For me, I enjoy taking 10 to 15 minutes to just “doodle” a simple picture. With each new picture drawn, the confidence and creativity level will grow just a tiny bit more. Go for it!

Classic quote and a great reminder, there is not another person like you.

free printable {click here to print}

Do you iron bedsheets and pillow cases? I didn’t until I met Grace Anderson-Skari (I will usually iron the pillow cases and maybe the sheets). I will remember Grace for the simple things such as ironing, fresh linens and cookies, as well as the love of family, strength of faith and beauty of spirit.

If you missed the remembrance of Grace, a copy of the program is available {click here to print page 1} {click here to print page 2}

{All free printables are for personal use only.}

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diy Valentine Treat Bags

February 9, 2013

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These Valentine treat bags are quick, simple and inexpensive to make from regular school notebook papers.

step 1 SUPPLIES: notebook papers (one sheet will make 2 treat bags), glue stick, scissors and stickers

step 2 Cut one sheet of notebook paper in half horizontally. Each piece will measure 8″w by 5 1/4″ h (approximately).

step 3 Along one of the two short sides, make a fold about 3/4″ in from the edge and apply glue in that small area from top to bottom.

step 4 Bring the opposite edge of the paper to the folded line and fold over the sticky glue section of the paper.

step 5 To make the flat bottom of the bag, make a fold about an inch from the edge, forming a crease. Open the base to reveal two triangles opposite each other. Press down and flatten them.

step 6 See picture as to where to apply glue (along the long open edges of the triangles and just one of the two bottom edges of the paper between the two triangles.

step 7 Starting with the bottom edge without the glue, fold about a half inch in towards the opposite edge.

step 8 Repeat step 7 on the other bottom edge that has the sticky glue on it. They will overlap each another about a quarter of an inch. At the top of the bag trim it using decorative scissors.

step 9 Fill the bag with treats, fold the top over and seal it with a sticker.

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Super Bowl Snacks and Crafts

January 30, 2013

Football season will be coming to an end a few days from now and the Super Bowl game will determine the champion of the National Football League (NFL). Bill and I grew up watching football every Sunday, the New England Patriots for Bill and the Denver Broncos for me. And as for our kids growing up in Washington state, the Seattle Seahawks. Here I have put together a few snacks and crafts for Super Bowl Sunday: a big bowl of popcorn, pizza, treats and your favorite drinks all on a football field table cover.

The football field table cover project came from Karin Lidbeck-Brent’s Fall tailgate party ideas. This was fairly easy to make using brown Kraft paper, masking tape to make straight lines and a black Sharpie pen to write the numbers.

The football favors are fun to make. Copy the image onto your computer and adjust the size. I printed the image on one side of the paper and fold it in half. Keeping the image on top and as a template for the other half and cut the pieces out. A total of 4 football pieces and one lace. Use a glue stick, to glue the edges together to form a football. Fill it with treats and seal it up. football template {click here}

I had my little helper Caleb put together the pizza, all I did was rolled the pizza dough out and put it in the oven. We made 4 pizzas from the two bags of Trader Joe’s pizza dough.

Ingredients

Trader Joe’s Pizza Dough (1 bag makes 2, 12inch pizzas)
1/4 – 1/2 Cup Pizza Sauce
8 – 10 oz Mozzarella Cheese
Pepperoni slices

Place a pizza stone on a rack in the lower third of your oven. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
Line the counter top with parchment paper and sprinkle with flour. Take the pizza dough out of the bag and divide it in half. Roll them into balls and let them rest on the counter for 15 to 20 minutes.
Roll out the pizza dough with the rolling pin to about 12 inches in diameter.
Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce on the pizza dough (almost to the edge). Sprinkle on mozzarella cheese and top it with pepperoni slices.
Lift the parchment paper with the pizza and set it on top of the pizza stone in the oven (a cookie sheet will work just fine). Bake for approximately 10-12 minutes.

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After I finished putting together the football field table cover and started to gather the food for the table, my 8 year old son Caleb came to me and said he wanted to help. I said, “That will be great!” Right away he went to work without ever asking what he could help “me” with. Our dining table is about nine feet long, lots of room for us to share. While I was working on one end, my son was at the other end of the table quietly working on his Lego project. As you can see, we had two visions of what to do with the paper football field, you either eat on it or play a game of Lego football. He had a great setup with grand stands, fans, mascots, announcers, and a field with goal posts and players. I thought he was pretty clever.

enjoy the Super Bowl!

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posted by: Bill & Kay 2

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Let’s Celebrate!

January 19, 2013

A few simple essentials to celebrate special occasions throughout the year

Basic fruit punch • confetti • all-purpose tissue flags • birthday calendar reminder

Fruit Punch

This is my favorite punch to serve kids. It’s a simple recipe and very forgiving if you want to change the flavor or the color of the punch.

Fruit Punch

1 (12 oz) can frozen apple juice
1 (12 oz) can frozen pink lemonade or lemonade
1 (6 fluid oz) can unsweetened pineapple juice (optional)
2 (2 litter) bottles ginger ale
ice

Directions

In a punch bowl, mix together apple juice, pink lemonade and pineapple juice (optional). Add ginger ale and ice then serve.

* Make ahead, mix the first three ingredients and refrigerate it. Just add ginger ale and ice when ready to serve.

diy Paper Tissue Flags

Supplies:

tissue paper • curling ribbon • 6″ skewers • double sided tape • scissors

Directions:

1. Cut tissue paper in a rectangle shape with fringe on the two ends. 2. Cut three (4 1/2 – 5 inch length) ribbon pieces and wrap it around a skewer once then tie it 1/2 inch from the top. 3. In the middle of the cut tissue paper, place a piece of double sided tape and attach it to the top of the skewer.

These little flags are great for picking up hors d’oeuvres and snacks or topping off cupcakes, cakes, drinks and gifts.

The inspiration for this paper tissue flag project came from Chelsea Fuss at {frolic}

Confetti

Supplies:

tissue papers • scissors • glassine bags • decorative tape

Directions:

1. Take one sheet of tissue paper and fold it a few times until it’s about 4 to 5 inches in width & length. 2. At one end start cutting a long strip to the opposite end, repeat this every 1/2 inch. 3. Stack half of the strips together and clip them into little pieces 1/2 inch or smaller. Repeat this step until finished. 4. Fill a glassine bag with confetti and fold the top down and tape it.

Birthday Calendar

Use this birthday & anniversary calendar as a quick reference and stay informed of all the special dates.

This free printable, calendar was designed by Jordan at Polkadot Prints {click here for the printable}.

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source: girls & confetti photo, Rachel Mcginn photography // punch recipe, Lynn Morris

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posted by: Kay 0

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Valentine’s Day Gifts… {Post-it note tags & popcorn heart treats}

January 9, 2013

Lynn Morris gave simple Valentine popcorn heart treats to our family many years ago. Now we are making them and giving others these wonderful treats for Valentine’s Day.

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POST-IT NOTE GIFT TAGS

These gift tags are quick to make using mini Post-it notes. A fun craft project with kids and in the end there will be plenty of gift tags ready to be used anytime.

Supply list

mini Post-it notes (2″ x 2″) • decorative tapes • ribbons • scissors • hole punch • stickers

Directions

1/ Take two Post-it notes and place them together with the sticky sides facing each other at the top end.

2/ Cut a piece of tape (1 1/2″) and tape half of it down at the top center of the Post-it note. Fold the other half over and down the other side.

3/ Punch a hole in the middle of the tape and thread a ribbon through.

4/ Add fringe, starting at the left bottom edge of the Post-it note, cut 1/2 inch up. Repeat this all the way to the other end. Use your fingers to separate the little cut pieces.

5/ Add fun stickers to the tags.

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POPCORN HEART TREATS

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
1 {10 oz} package marshmallows
12-14 cups popped corn {air popcorn popper works great}

Directions

stovetop directions
1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.

2. Add popped corn. Stir until well coated.

3. Butter hands {spray hands with PAM cooking oil will work fine}. Take a handful of popcorn mixture and shape it into a heart and place it on parchment paper. Repeat step 3 until the popcorn mixture is gone.

microwave directions
1. In a large microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on High for 2 minutes, stir the mixture. Put the mixture back in the microwave one additional minute if not completely melted, stir until smooth.

2. Add popped corn. Stir until well coated.

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Attach tags to gift bags filled with heart shaped popcorn treats.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Thank you Lynn Morris for this yummy popcorn treat idea.

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the “inspiration” for this quote {here}

{All free printables are for personal use only.}

Ingredients

A few simple essentials to celebrate special occasions throughout the year

Fruit Punch

Fruit Punch

Directions

diy Paper Tissue Flags

Supplies:

Directions:

The inspiration for this paper tissue flag project came from Chelsea Fuss at {frolic}

Confetti

Supplies:

Directions:

Birthday Calendar

This free printable, calendar was designed by Jordan at Polkadot Prints {click here for the printable}.

source: girls & confetti photo, Rachel Mcginn photography // punch recipe, Lynn Morris

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posted by: Kay 0