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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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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 Color Trend for 2013

January 5, 2013

Sherwin Williams color choice for 2013 is Aloe. Here’s why they picked it as explained by Jackie Jordan, Sherwin-William’s director of color marketing, “This is no ordinary pastel — Aloe is funky and glamorous, demure and free-spirited. While Aloe’s vibe can verge on retro, when paired with caviar blacks, crisp whites or soft grays, suddenly Aloe has a new soul and attitude. And Aloe is highly adaptable, making it a perfect pick for everyday spaces such as a breezy sunroom or a well-dressed living room.” (source ~ apartment therapy )

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Pantone LLC’s Color of the year for 2013 is Emerald. The executive director of Pantone Color Institute, Leatrice Eiseman said the following, “The entire green family has been so strong, upcoming through the ’90s as we’re paying attention to nature, so the family isn’t new, but what we needed to look at and revisit was the psychological background: Emerald is such a balanced color, and balance is something to pick up on and listen to. It’s a color of growth, renewal, healing, unity and regeneration — words we’re all so in need of at this point of history.” (source ~ Bella & image ~ Elegance & Simplicity )

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At Benjamin Moore’s website, these are the most searched colors by the general public. (source ~ Re Do It Design)

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Diane von Furstenberg ~ summer 2013	Zac Posen ~ spring 2013	Marni ~ spring 2013


Bloch patent-leather ballet flats	Anna Emilia ~ forest cuckoo print	Moxi teal roller skates


painted steps ~ Elle Decor	ombre cake ~ Bobbette & Belle	flash bobbi set


wedding dress & VW ~ Simply Bloom	green lemonade	painted chairs

Lowcountry Produce ~ J C Webb Studio

table settings ~ Style Me Pretty

What do you think of these different shades of green for 2013?

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Chocolate, Caramel & Marshmallows

December 29, 2012

During the Christmas season our family always looks forward to the homemade goodies. We received these yummy sweets pictured below from our very good friend, Karen Young. They were incredibly delicious (I enjoyed almost all of them) and it was extremely hard for me to share any of it with my family.

On my recent visit to her house, Karen was preparing these caramel wrapped marshmallows for a special order. The creaminess of the caramel and the fluffiness of the marshmallow were delicious together. I think these are my new favorite treats.

If you are interested in purchasing these as gifts for someone or for yourself, please contact us here at White Gunpowder and we will be sure to get you in touch with Karen.

Thank you Karen and Family for all these goodies!

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Hot Cocoa

December 12, 2012

Hot Cocoa is a popular gift for giving and always a treat to receive at Christmas time. My kids will be giving these treats to their friends for Christmas. Here are a few ideas to make store bought hot cocoa mix and marshmallows special to give as gifts.

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I discovered these Kraft Jet-Puffed Stacker Mallows a few years ago at Target. These flat marshmallows are perfect to be made into fun shapes using mini cookie cutters.

Mini plastic bags come in many sizes and the large clear bag has a sticky tape closure that seals it like an envelope. The Swiss Miss cocoa mix is the favorite with our kids (2 1/2 to 3 Tablespoons per bag). Each gift package contained two servings of hot cocoa, instructions, two candy canes and enough marshmallows to share.

have fun !

• dip cookie cutter in powdered sugar to keep marshmallows from sticking to it • string cut-out marshmallows together as a garland or turn them into gift tags •

Supplies: www.clearbags.com ( 3″ x 3″ bags • 4″ x 4″ bags • 5 7/8″ x 4 1/2″ bags ) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

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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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